There are various techniques used in Egyptian dance that relies on shifting weight, transferring weight and utilising weight.

For example, a movement sometimes known as "The Jewel" relies on the weight shift of the legs to produce a subtle wobble of the hips. Using leg weight is a common way to produce various hip movements. This is how the movement is produced with seemingly effortless finesse. By utilising the weight of the leg,, the movement's source is generated where the eye least expects it.

A prime example of this is the straight leg shimmy. Beneath a dancers long skirts, the legs are invisible. When she performs a shimmy, it appears to generate from the hips. In fact, the movement is driven by the thighs.

When doing transitions within certain movements, it is vital to use limb weight to produce the desired effect. When shifting direction within travelling camels, for example, the leg is drawn in front of the body in a half moon shape with the limb relaxed and heavy, and ankles limp but controlled. Nothing looks worse than a stiff, tense body when dancing.