"Darling, dance what you feel"
Little Egypt"What is Belly Dance"?
“Belly Dance” is known in the Middle East as Raks Sharki (Rahks Sharr-kee) which literally means “dance of the East”, or “Oriental” dance. The name “belly dance” may have originated from the French phrase “danse du ventre” (dance of the belly) because of the movement of the torso. This label is inaccurate as Oriental dance involves movement of the entire body, with more emphasis on the hips than on the belly. Although the exact area of origin is controversial, what is acknowledged and agreed upon is that Oriental dance is one of the oldest dances still thriving today.
In the Middle East, people dance to express joy. There are also professional dancers who are hired to perform at weddings and other celebrations. In the West, dance is studied formally in classes; in the Middle East, children learn to dance from relatives and friends at social gatherings as a part of their culture.
A traditional Oriental dance performance consists of several musical changes. Depending on the performance venue, the dance show could consist of several parts (entrance/balady/taksim/drum solo/finale) or simply a couple of songs.
King William Fair 2010
Kimberly
Bellydancing is about sensuality not sexuality, but it is up to the individual to conduct herself/himself in a manner appropriate to the occassion. We must strive to leave some things to ones own imagination, which in bellydance is beautiful, intimate & powerful.
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Bellydance is low impact but it tones the whole body
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It's exotic not erotic
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It's the world's oldest form of dance
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Performance opportunities for interested students
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Mommy First..........
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Research Scientist, Naja (Wife, Mother), believes in taking care of herself first before taking care of others.
How is it that something I enjoy morphs into an item on my "To Do" list that seems to overwhelm me?
Sarah (Bellydance Student)
Sound familiar? it might be the sign of the times. Keeping a balance in ones life is very important. Life is too short.
Embark on a creative journey to explore the Egyptian style of this exotic and invigorating form of dance. Bellydancing is a fun and sensual low-impact way to explore your inner beauty and grace as you improve circulation, reduce blood pressure, maintain joint health and burn calories.
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