Most of the movements in belly dancing involve isolating different parts of the body (the hips, shoulders, stomach etc), which appear to be similar to the isolations used in jazz ballet, but are often driven in a different way.
All belly dancing movements take into consideration the entire body, but it is best to practice each move individually to build on your isolation techniques, which enables you to make a smooth transition from one move to the next. The hips and pelvic area play a key part in the art of belly dancing, however, the position of the head, shoulders, arms, legs and feet are crucial to each movement.
There's no rule book that says how you should put the moves together to create a dance, but they need to be arranged in way that allows you to flow elegantly into each position without looking clumsy. Egyptian belly dance, like any other dance, needs to be creative and expressive as well as reflecting the rhythm of the music. It is important to understand the history and culture of Egypt and the Middle East to appreciate the art form and the music that accompanies it.
Sources/Research: You Tube / Shira
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