BoHo Belt of Achievement Program
The Bohemian Belly Dance Belt of achievement program is designed exclusively by Belladonna as a way for her students to measure and show off their progress. These one-of-a-kind belts are hand made by Belladonna herself.
Each level of testing has been created to help students develop their technique and expertise and each level gets you new decorations for your unique belt. All belts will be custom sized and are based on Moroccan and Western designs. They are genuine leather, hand-stamped, and dyed. Great for streetwear, performance and class they are proof of your belly dance education and an article of costuming you will be proud to show off!
All participants must start with the level 1 test. Everyone needs to have proficiency in the basics before moving up the ladder. After level 1 you may test in whatever order you are prepared for, however, the levels are designed to be cumulative and it is suggested to stick the ladder in some manner.
Also please note this program has been created to help you develop in a logical manner as a dancer. It is a well-rounded introduction to the limitless world of belly dance. Other advanced programs will become available as the BellaFuse student develop.
Open drop-down tab (below) for a list of moves that you must learn to earn your level requirements.
LEVELS 1 - 10
- Level 1 – Boho Building Blocks
- Level 2 – BATS basics
- Level 3 – Choreography
- Level 4 – Fusion Fragments
- Level 5 - Fusion Fragments Intermediate
- Level 6 - Rhythm and Counting
- Level 7 - BATS and Cymbals
- Level 8 - Advanced Technique
- Level 9 - Solo Improvisation Ability
- Level 10 - Solo Choreography Creation
Level 1 – Boho Building Blocks
Achievement: Black or Brown Bohemian Belly Dance Belt($80)
The complete curriculum from the Bohemian Building Blocks
(all moves right & left dominant)
posture
weight placement- weighted vs unweighted
hip singles up / down
alternating singles
ribs forward
upper back/ upper abs
rib twist
Shoulder singles front / back
shoulder singles up/down individual / alternating
head slides
twist
pelvic locks front/ back
interior hip squares
Rib slides side to side
vertical rib diamonds
shoulder squares individual / alternating
2 part moves / 4 part moves
external hip circle
internal hip circle up/down
vertical pelvic circle (ummy)
horizontal rib circles
hip twist
horizontal fig 8 front to back/ back to front
horizontal rib fig 8 front to back/ back to front
vertical hip fig 8 up to down/ down to up
vertical rib fig 8 over to down/ down to up
shoulder fig 8
wrist fig 8
Level 2 – BATS basics
Achievement: Silver or Gold lettering($45)
Must know and demonstrate:
The complete curriculum from the basic BATS (Boho Articulate Travel & Synchronize)
Fast:
Rock Step variations 1,2,3 & 4 (previously called Arabic)
HIp bump
Traveling hip Bump (choo choo bump)
Twist Shift Step (previously called Basic Egyptian)
TSS 1/2 turn
3/4 Shimmy (weighted on the up)
3/4 Shoulders w/drop
Double Back
Double Back 1/2 turn
Turkish Shimmy
Sununda
4 Corners
Reach & sit Singles with arms
Doubles with arms
Re-Shamka
Reach & sit
Water Pot combo
Romka spin
Ghawazee Shimmy combo
RS Twist - Flourish (rock step 4)
Slow:
Wrist circles
Snake arms
Arm undulations
Body wave with hands and arms
Body wave w/drops
Reach and Extend (previously called Camel)
Corkscrew turn
Propeller turn
Wrap Around turn
Helicopter combo
Down to up V8 with arms (taqsim with arm undulations)
Maya Push
Ribs and Wrist
Taqsim 8s
Low Maya
Level 3 – Choreography
Achievement: Silver studs around edge of belt($60)
Must know and demonstrate:
Participants must be able to perform 2 complete choreographies solo.
A Little Wicked (single sword)
Dangerous Beauty (single sword)
Hold On (double sword)
Back from the Fire (double Sword)
*other choreo taught and approved by Belladonna
Level 4 - Fusion Fragments
Achievement: Silver Conchos($45)
Must know and demonstrate:
Starter 7 connective moves
(DU-V8, TSS, Double Back,
Turkish Shimmy, RS Twist, 3/4 Shimmy)
*cues to get into moves (5-8)
*cue to change lead
*6 fragments including cues
AirShip Pirates
Indi
Johnny Rhyall
Milk & Honey
Rumors
Turnsies
Level 5 - Fusion Fragments Intermediate
Achievement: Gun Metal Studs($45)
Must know and demonstrate:
All connective moves
(Starter 7 plus- Maya Push,
Ribs and Wrist, Taqsim 8s,
Low Maya, Body Waves)
*cues to get into moves (5-8)
*6 fragments of your choice
Alternate Reality
Chasing Stars
Chills & Thrills
Collision
Dark & Twisty
Fairy Ring
Fusion Fuel
Intensify
Lazy Summer
Lilu
MAPS
Masquerade
Mischief Managed
Ooie Gooie
Prim & Proper 2.0
Sassafras
Sassy Swank
Shimmy Shakedown
Short & Sweet
Silver Screen
SpitFire
T3-po
To Close for Comfort
Topsy Turvey
Transformer
Turnsies
World Falls Down
Level 6 - Rhythm and Counting
Achievement: Brass studs($35)
Must be able to identify and count:
Ayoub
Baladi
Saidi
Maqsum
Moroccan 6
Chiftetelli
Masmoudi
Karsilama
Level 7 - BATS and Cymbals
Achievement: Clear Rhinestones($40)
Must know and demonstrate:
all BATS movements with basic 3 cymbals
Double Back (355)
Sununda (373)
4 Corners (31313)
ASWAT
TSWAT
Pac-man
Sahra turn
TSS full turn
Calibrated spins
Level 8 - Advanced Technique
Achievement:Black Rhinestones (clear)($40)
Must know and demonstrate:
Dancer must execute a variety movements with various timing, traveling and layering.
Staccato movements (locks)
Cyclical movements
Powerful arms
Belly rolls
Futters
Facial expression
Use of Space
Level 9 - Solo Improvisation Ability
Achievement: Brass chain($35)
Must know and demonstrate:
The dancer must show skills and ability to use technique and rhythm training in order to successfully use improvisational dancing to express a surprise piece of music. Demonstrate timing, rhythm, melody, emotion etc.
Level 10 - Solo Choreography Creation
Achievement: Silver Chain($35)
Must know and demonstrate:
Dancer must create, and perform a one of a kind choreography.
Participation in the Performance Craft series is encouraged.
Concept/ character
Music
Choreography
Costume
Execution