The art of belly dancing is many centuries old. Originating somewhere in the middle east it requires a huge amount of skill and stamina, and many hours of practice to perfect. The lady in this video, Sadie Marquardt, is one of the most famous proponents of the art, and has appeared on shows such as America’s Got Talent, as well as launching numerous DVD’s to teach people how to perform these wonderful dances.
The little twist to this video is that in this performance we believe she was about six months pregnant. I don’t know about you ladies but at six months pregnant, I was struggling to go about my daily business, never mind getting up on a stage to perform a belly dance.
But when you watch this dance it is truly mesmerising. The skill, rhythm and grace that she displays is quite simply breathtaking. And if you watch closely and listen to the crowd the fact that she is pregnant has them even more engaged in her performance. How she still manages to retain strength in her stomach muscles is beyond me, but she truly puts in a magnificent performance. Watch the video below and pass it on to your friends.