belly dance again

There were only 3 students, so we each got individual attention when needed. That was really helpful! I’m still fairly decent with the hip rolls and shimmies, but am essentially starting from scratch on the upper body work as I haven’t practiced any of those moves in years.

After the class on Monday, I started practicing my wrist circles and chest moves as I walk about the house… just to cement what we learned more firmly in my mind and in my muscle memory.

I’m looking forward to the next class!

I’m excited about doing this – and hooray, the classes start this coming Monday!

I enjoyed the few classes I’ve taken over the years, and since there is a studio near me with lessons, I am going to sign up for the August series of classes.

Hips can and should be encouraged to move independently from the rest of the body.

I was pretty heavy into Middle Eastern dance when I was in school in Ohio (I would move to Dayton for that dance studio, alone – Kira’s Oasis is the place to be if you ever stop over there). I would love to find another place as much as I loved hers, but I am waiting until I move…I’ve tried every place here in my area and am just not overly impressed by anyone.

Eu quero dançar novamente começando em Fevereiro, 2009.

I’m at Peru for the holidays and didn’t bring my hip scarf…yeah, I know it sounds like an excuse but it weights a lot… I took classes for a year during 2005, but I really want to start dancing again. It’s the only dance I actually enjoy :)I promise I’ll do my belly dance DVDs at least twice a week once I return to Venezuela in mid Jan…

So I can dance again! Tonight was my first lesson, and boy, nothing tells you how out of shape you are like a full length mirror and a shimmy.

:-)

i have been practicing weekly, at least a little bit. it is a little discouraging because i used to go to two hour classes, and now 15 minutes of practice can tire me out. i already feel i am improving a little, though. i want to work on a new costume as an inspiration.

i took them before one summer at the community “university” thingie; i sweat like a pig, but it was so super fun. my friend Mahalia says she’ll take them with me next summer.

still haven’t been to class, but i’ve been getting a lot of practice at festivals recently. it reminds me how much i really loved dancing when i did it regularly. well, i still love it, only less frequently now.