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Shakira's on-stage performances are legendary, from her trademark belly-dancing sequences to the sheer energy she radiates. This diva blows our mind over every time she wears her dancing shoes, complemented perfectly by the jazzy outfits, and gets it going for the millions who love her!
Today we bring you snapshots of some of her most memorable performances. It does not get any better than this... -
For the 2010 FIFA World Cup Shakira composed the highly popular track Waka Waka which set the mood right for the sporting event. Her famous dance moves were copied world over by fans and the ravishing babe once again came into focus.
The song has set the benchmark high for the theme songs yet to come and will truly be remembered for generations. -
Shakira rocking the football fans at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony with Waka Waka along with her most recent release, She Wolf and Hips Don't Lie. Shakira just stole the limelight in a cutaway body and grass skirt combo by Roberto Cavalli.
She had single-handedly managed to give a boost to football fashion with her Shakira 2010 World Cup T-shirts, as thousands were seen sporting them. -
The wrap-up performance of her Oral Fixation tour was indeed spectacular.The singer's fascinating transformation from song to song, moving from high energy pop performer to ballad soloist to rock and roll superstar, brought audiences to their feet.
The performance included her biggest hits like La Tortura, Hips Don't Lie and Whenever Wherever. -
Shakira once again left us all zapped on the U.S version of Strictly Come Dancing as she was seen performing her trademark snake-like belly dance and flaunting a sleek blonde pony tail.
As if her mind-blowing presence was not enough, the fabulous babe also decided to show us her Japanese drumming skills as she bent over backwards to please fans. Jack of all trades!! -
After her successful foray into the beat world with her drumming stint, Shakira now decided to experiment with the tabla.
For her hit single Gypsy from the album She-wolf, Shakira called in New York percussionist Ravish Momin for the beats. The blonde lady charmed us all with her live performance in a pink Indian outfit. -
Shakira's memorable performance in Kabul created quite a stir when the singer got on stage in a shimmery, skimpy top. While her hip-shaking was one of the major attractions at the event, one could see why her extravagant stage show would not go down as well in a more conservative country.
The private channel that aired her show for a charity was caught in a huge controversy. -
Shakira at another one of her charity events.
In an interview with Rolling Stone she said: "My music, I think, is a fusion of many different elements. And I'm always experimenting. So I try not to limit myself, or put myself in a category, or... be the architect of my own jail". -
Shakira performs on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival in England.
Shakira says she learned this form of dance as a young teen to overcome her shyness. She also mentioned in a MTV interview that she learned how to belly dance by trying to flip a coin with her belly. (Text:Wikipedia)
