How to dance in a sari
Learn how to walk and dance in a saree like an expert - 360 MAGAZINE - GREEN | ART | MUSIC
Are you new to sarees? These outfits are beautiful, but they can come with some obstacles to first-time wearers. If you have bought a saree for a special occasion such as a wedding, you may have difficulties learning how to walk comfortably in it due to the length. Washroom visits can also be a challenge when wearing a saree for the first time.
Fortunately, you can quickly solve these inconveniences and learn how to walk or even dance like a pro in a saree. Here are some few tips that make a big difference in increasing your comfort level when it comes to walking in a saree. Read on!
Select your petticoat wisely
Though petticoats are not mandatory for a saree, a good one can make it easy for you to walk easily. Some of the petticoats that go with sarees include A-line, paneled as well as side gathered types. A first-time wearer should choose a petticoat that contains gathers on its side inserts. This can prevent you from tripping since it provides sufficient space to move and secures your saree in the right position.
Make sure that you have at least one-finger space when tieing the petticoat. Petticoats also come in different fabrics since some are made from polyester while others from satin. When you are nervous about how to walk in a saree, you should avoid a petticoat that is likely to stick on your skin. You can prevent the fabric of the petticoat from sticking on your skin by applying talcum powder on the legs before dressing.
Pick comfortable shoes
You should also avoid adding more inconveniences such as uncomfortable shoes. Though the length of your saree may cover your shoes, they should be comfortable so that you can walk with ease. If you prefer heeled sandals, wear them before you start draping your saree.
Put your shoes on after wearing your blouse and petticoat then tie the saree in position. Draping the saree after wearing your heels allows you to get the right length for your outfit so that it is not too long or too short.
It also prevents you from making adjustments later during the day. You can also choose heels that have a broad base so that your feet do not wobble when you are walking on a surface that is not regular.
Practice on walking
You should also try to master how to walk in your outfit. Start with short strides when wearing heels. If you feel like you might step on the hem of your outfit, kick the pleats as you take your step. Put the front foot forward and try to walk with a poise. Maintain stable postures and remain confident as you move.
Make use of safety pins
Safety pins can come in handy to help you attach pleats in the right position. Use one pin to attach the pleats and another one to prevent the pleats from shifting after tucking them in. You can also utilize another pin behind your pallu to fasten your saree to your blouse.
Pinning the pallu at the back of the blouse ensures that it remains secure to prevent it from moving even when you bend to adjust the strap of your heel.
The pallu can also stay in place when you are walking fast or tackling complicated dance steps. Be careful not to overdo the pins. The right number of pins ensure that no part shifts even if you keep on moving or dancing a lot.
Pleat the saree right
Leave one part of the saree hanging and tuck the other pleats a bit deep. Tuck the pleats such that no part slips out to prevent you from tripping as you dance. You can also drape the saree using front pleats at your shoulders to have enough room to move easily. This ensures that your saree is fixed like a ready-made saree so that it does not move a lot. You can do this with the help of a lady who is not new to wearing sarees.
Drape your saree well
How you drape your saree also affects how comfortable you move and dance in it. You should ensure that it does not feel too loose or tight. Most people assume that draping a saree tight makes body curves stand out. This may not necessarily be true since a tight saree can lock your knees and prevent you from walking well.
A loose saree, on the other hand, keeps on shifting on the body and makes one uncomfortable.
After draping, you should test it by moving around to ascertain that it feels comfortable enough. It is advisable to wear the saree and drape it before the day when you intend to wear it to ensure that the style feels comfortable on the body.
Select the right fabric of the saree
You should also select the right fabric of your saree. When you are new to this style, you should go for lightweight materials that don’t restrict your movement. Feel free to compare fabrics from Stylecaret and choose one that is light such as georgette or chiffon. Stiff fabrics can give you problems in movement when you are a beginner.
Avoid cluttering your look
Are you attending a wedding in your first saree? You should carry small things that don’t interfere with your movement. For instance, a big bag or putting on complicated jewelry can be a burden when you need to move around.
You should choose a small clutch bag to complete your look and make it easy for you to move. A simple bracelet or necklace will also not interfere with your dancing.
Final thoughts
Though sarees look elegant, they may come with a few complications. The above tips can increase your comfort level and make it easy for you to move and dance on a special function. Do not let manageable issues prevent you from enjoying these glamorous outfits.
7 Fab Tips To Help You Walk & Dance Like A Pro In Your Saree!
A saree looks beautiful when worn, no doubt. But it does come with its own obstacles and hurdles, especially if you’re wearing a saree for the first time. From walking comfortably to washroom visits to dancing, nothing seems easy when you’re wearing a saree. But don’t worry, you’ll get past these tiny inconveniences by just following these easy tips.
1. Choose The Cut Of The Petticoat Wisely!
From panelled to A-line or side gathered petticoats, there are a lot of different variations of petticoats available these days.
But when you’re already a bit nervous about tripping in a tightly draped saree, pick the one that has gathers on the side inserts. It gives you the right kind of space and holds your saree in place.
2. Wear Your Heels Before You Drape The Saree!
Do pick slightly heeled sandals as they add some grace to your walk and correct your posture. Now wear them while you’ve got your blouse and petticoat on and tie your saree accordingly. When you drape your saree with your heels on, the length will be just right – neither too short not too long. This saves you from making adjustments later which might be pretty time consuming.
3. Make Sure The Fabric Of The Petticoat Is Soothing & Comfy!
When you pick a petticoat made out of satin or polyester, it will invariably end up sticking to your skin, which might add to your troubles of trying to walk in your saree. In case you absolutely cannot switch the fabric, especially in net sarees, where the petticoat is visible, then rub some talcum powder on your legs to stop the fabric from sticking!
4.
Safety Pins For Extra Security! Girls, use these prime weapons carefully to set things in place. Use one pin to keep the pleats together and one pin after you’ve tucked in the pleats to keep them from shifting or falling out. Use another pin right behind the pallu, fastening the saree to the blouse. Trust us, this is all you need. Your saree will not move an inch even if you go to the washroom!
5. Make Sure You Pleat It Right!
So, the trick here is leave some part of the saree hanging while you take your pallu, then make sure the first pleat is tucked in slightly deeper compared to the rest. After making those pleats, take help from somebody to see that no pleat has slipped out below to make sure you don’t trip over it later. Once your pleats are rightly done, you can dance carefree!
6. Pleat And Tuck The Pallu At Your Shoulder!
If you don’t want to keep both your hands occupied, then make sure you drape your saree with front pleats at the shoulders.
This way you are all tucked in and this is how a ready-made saree actually looks. All fixed and no chance of it moving around too much. Also, this is one of the most curve defining tricks too, depending on how you like to flaunt it as per your figure.
7. Lastly, Drape It Like A Goddess!
Make sure not to drape the saree too tight or too loose. If the saree is draped too tightly, it’ll lock your knees and make it even more tough for you to walk around in it. And if the saree is tied too loose, it’ll keep shifting from its place and there might be chances of a wardrobe malfunction. We’ve warned you! After you’ve draped it, move around to see if you’re comfortable, otherwise re-do it!
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I danced in a sari (naked in the moonlight).
Dima's DR was on Friday. Many guests were invited to the club, including our women's company.
What would you give a handsome young male bachelor? Alcohol, flowers, interior items? Money? I wanted something unbanal, especially an extraordinary person.
The idea was like this. Order a dancer, dance with her. The theme was chosen "Indian", because. My girls arrived 5 days ago from India, GOA. We bought saris for ourselves there, we need to put them somewhere. I have not been to India, so I bought an outfit in an Indian shop. By the way, here's a cool thing our LiveJournal. I just asked where to buy a sari in Minsk, addresses and advice immediately poured in. community.livejournal.com/minsk_by/63687
As we were looking for a dancer, this is something. Stripper, belly dancer, latino - sea. As you ask about Indian dance, no one dances.
I found some kind of team, but they turned out to be very ideological. They believe in Krishna, they dance to his glory. Temple Indian dances. These are probably good dances, maybe real Indian ones, but I didn’t want that. And like in the movies, fun, provocatively, in short, in the style of Bollywood. And we went to an Indian restaurant. I'm not a fan of Indian cuisine, and it's a little expensive there, and what can you do for the sake of art ... It was not just a dancer who danced there, but to our great amazement, the World Champion in Oriental dance, and a champion in many other things. Yasmin is a stage name. http://yasminshow.com/ Link to her site if you want too. Amazing woman. She came up with a script for congratulations. All. Tired but happy, we went home. We called up, giggled, said how cool we all came up with, how great it would be, what stars we would be in a sari, how everyone would fall, etc.
That very day has come. The closer the evening, the more doubts creep in, but is it really great.
Wouldn't it be stupid, ugly, collective-farm, trite (substitute the word yourself). And already upon arrival at the club, we were seized by a real panic. Rock-n-roll party, a bunch of invited brutal bands, Belarusian "beau monde". And we, three fools in saris.
No, we took saris with us, in bags, but came in evening dresses. I must tell you, wearing a sari is not easy. Six meters! (6 m) a piece of fabric is twisted and draped in a special way. I sat on the Internet for 2 days, learned to wrap myself up and fasten pins in hidden places. When I went to the fitting room without preparation in an Indian shop, I unfolded these 6 meters - I filled the entire volume of the fitting booth with myself and the fabric. I did not know how to get out and called for help. It didn't work out for me like this.
Just in case, keep a diagram of how to tie.
So by the time Yasmin arrived, we were in complete disarray. With bowed heads, frightened, they went to dress with her in the dressing room.
On the way, I drank 2 vodka cocktails for courage. But apparently from stress did not take, the expected relaxation and indifference did not come.
Get dressed. Check out the expression on my face. The lady is close to fainting.
And then it started. We went on stage, I talked about an unusual gift, about the soul of India. Yasmin danced the first dance, with a burning cake on her head. Guys, the way she moves is something. Impossible to take your eyes off. The cake is burning on the head, and the body is wriggling, everything is so smooth, beautiful. Professional. At the end, she took off the cake, the birthday man made a wish and blew out the candles. It turned out very worthy. She went to change for the second dance. Now, I say, Dima, the next dance is in our performance. Bollywood style. Do you like Indian films? How not? And we will dance.
Of course, we are not champions, but still. The people clapped, they probably thought that we were moving like Yasmin.
What can I say. Thought it would be worse. But the music is very incendiary. With multi-colored handkerchiefs in their hands, they spun, spun, just didn’t squeal so you know, like a woman, oh yes. Sarees flutter, the birthday boy dances, Yasmin burns, the soul burns. Katyuha and I got so carried away, we throw out the knees, even somewhere remotely the elements of the lesbian dance are quite Indian (alcohol has finally begun to work). They parted so much that Yasmin was not allowed into the circle. At that moment it seemed to us that we were the world champions. She then broke through to Dima, from the rear. Everything, in short, succeeded. The lack of professionalism was covered with temperament. There was little Indian dance there, but there were a lot of Slavic dances.
Dima, did you like our present? Wiping sweat from his forehead, he says you are the best.
I did not expect another gift from you, you are crazy.
from LASKO_by Part of the photos (signed)
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