Middle Eastern Dance

Baskets, Pots, and Jugs as Props for Belly Dance

Below you will find information on Basket, Pot, and Jug dances.

About Baskets, Pots, and Jugs

History and Cultural Context of dancing with baskets, pots, and jugs in Middle Eastern dances

Basket, Pot, and Jug Basics

Buying a basket, pot, or jug

Taking care of your basket, pot, or jug

Balancing Basics

Learning to balance your container on your head

Basket, Pot, and Jug Moves

Isolations while balancing

Containers as props

Baskets

Pots and Jugs

Baskets for tips and snakes

Meissoun posing with a basket full of flowers.  Photograph by Michael Baxter (Raqs Photography)