It is important to get the correct posture before starting to Belly Dance, and then consciously reviewing it during your dance lessons until it becomes second nature.
Stand with your feet hip width apart, knees soft. Pull in your pelvis, bottom tucked under. Lift the rib cage, shoulders down….and relax!
Sounds too complicated to be relaxing, I know, but it will soon become natural.
Here is Zahira again from Expert Village demonstrating the posture, and then teaching one of the most basic moves of belly dancing - the hip circle:
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