Belly dance Hip Lift Workout You’re going to change our hips to the opposite direction. This time lift your hip up, up, up, up. Keep your inner thighs together. That’s it, keep going, up, up, up, up, up. Add the arm over, over, over, over. This hip lifts and hip drops are a must in belly dancing. Other side, hip up, up, up, up. Add the arm, over, over, over, over. Remember if the movements are too strenuous, go at your own speed.