bellydance more

I first learnt to belly dance in 2000. I used to go to London and Nottingham for classes and I have performed lots of times, mostly solo. I reckon i was about ‘intermediate’standard. So how come it’s nearly a year since i have done any and i seem to have forgotten everything! I am so unfit now. I miss bellydancing and i am so unfit now, it seems almost impossible to get my skills back. My secret wish is to be an amazing bellydancer and perform professionally; unfortunately my weight gain has left me with belly stretch marks like purple lightning which make me feel awful and self-conscious.

This Friday I will be performing for my 2nd time…I am not nearly as nervous, but feel this is more “real.” We’re gonna be at a bellydance studio, part of the evening line up. Our teacher told us it’s a very relaxed environment, but I’m a bit of a perfectionist w/in myself—so…

I am getting ready for my 2nd bellydance performance…the first one was awesome. My instructor had her troupe, along with others performing…we were all there supporting each other. I realized then, this is for me. Up until that point I questioned the reasoning behind it…not that there really needs to be a reason. For this performance we are going to be at the local fall festival…I’ll know people, etc…I’m excited and a bit nervous too. Mostly I think it’s awesome because we’ll be the first bellydancers to ever perform there. Last year the town gave it a big thumbs down. Too controversial. Haha…that makes me giggle. So, anyhow—I’m bellydancing more and more…

I’ve lived in Tucson for a few months and haven’t yet found a satisfying class. So I ordered a dvd: Bellydance- East Coast Tribal. I’m excited for it to arrive!

I started belly dancing over a year ago to try something new. So far, I’ve managed to get three other people into class with me and I think I am addicted. I love the femininity of it all and no longer feel guilty about all the jiggles when I shimmy around the dance floor. Love it. Anyone thinking about doing it? I say, go for it!

if i found a really cheap class within walking distance, but i only go once and then the next week i do homework instead of going to class which starts in say…15 minutes?