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The 30 hobbies closest to belly dance in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Make rhythm with metal-tipped shoes, tapping out shuffles, flaps and time steps.
Alike: Both social and creative.
Different: More physical.
Ballroom dancingMore about following a method.
Bollywood danceMore physical.
Hip-hop danceMore physical.
Contemporary danceMore physical.
Adult balletSlower to reward you.
FlamencoCosts more to start. Slower to reward you.
Swing & lindy hopLess fiddly.
Salsa dancingMore physical.
Argentine tangoSlower to reward you.
Irish danceMore physical. More competitive.
Pole dancingMore physical. More of a thrill.
Flow artsMore time outside. More hands-on.
Folk & Morris dancingMore time outside. More about following a method.
K-pop danceMore about following a method. More screen time.
Line dancingMore about following a method. Quicker to pick up.
BreakdancingMore competitive. More physical.
SingingGentler on the body. Easier to do alone.
BeatboxingGentler on the body. Easier to do alone.
Table tennisMore competitive. More about following a method.
AikidoMore about following a method. Slower to reward you.
Brass instrumentsGentler on the body. More hands-on.
Community choirGentler on the body. More about following a method.
Drums & percussionCosts more to start. More hands-on.
HarmonicaGentler on the body. Easier to do alone.
Ice skatingMore of a thrill.
Kung fuSlower to reward you.
Musical theatreMore social.
Aerial silksMore of a thrill. More physical.
SaxophoneCosts more to start. More hands-on.The closest are Tap dance, Ballroom dancing, Bollywood dance, Hip-hop dance and Contemporary dance. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Bollywood dance is close to belly dance and quicker to pick up.
Ballroom dancing is close to belly dance and costs less to start.
