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“Belly Dance” is a form of dance with ancient roots and a timeless edge. It crosses all boundaries - age, race, religion, size, shape, even sex.

While both seductive and celebratory, this dance actually grew out of the tribal dances handed down from woman to woman through the generations for strength training, fertility and birth preparation, and it has even been used as a form of prayer.

To this day, it remains an extremely open and ever-evolving art form. The health benefits are immense and the joy you will find while practicing this sacred movement is priceless. Come learn what this “Dance of the Core” is all about!

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• Classes are held in three "Levels", each six weeks long. You are encouraged to attend 2 times per week (or everyday if you are a Studio Member) though we offer a price to attend once per week. After you have completed the three levels, you may wish to join a studio-based dance troupe and continue learning and exploring Belly Dance!
• You will get a basic history and interpretation of this beautiful style of dance as well as an introduction to the different styles.
• Each class is afull 60 minutes (or 75-90 minutes, depending upon the course and yes, we care about personal attention so please be on time and ready to play!) with an energizing yoga-style warm up and a calming, centering cool down.
• A short but sweet choreography you can play with forever whenever with whomever you wish and the ability to keep advancing and moving on to new levels.
• A ton of fun, a smaller waistline, and a healthier heart...
      

• Socks or bare feet are preferred and easiest. Flat, soft-soled shoes are acceptable as well if absolutely necessary.
  
• A yoga mat or blanket isn't essential but very nice to have for warm up and cool down periods
  
• Comfortable clothing which not only allows you to move easily both in yoga and dance but allows you and your instructor to see your core, legs, and arms is essential.
      Cotton yoga or sweat pants/shorts and tank tops with removable sweatshirts usually function best. Hip scarves are available for sale or you can bring your own favorite from home.