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How to learn belly dancing by mulysamaybe

"I'm sure this class would be much more fun if I had even the slightest amount of grace or rhythm, but it was still an interesting experience."

How I did it: I started researching belly dancing classes in my area, and just picked one that had great reviews and reasonably affordable prices.  In all reality, I never thought of taking a belly dancing class before, and one day a friend of mine mentioned that she would be interested in taking it with me.  So, I showed up for the introductory course at Fat Chance Belly Dance which has a great reputation.  I learned a few hand moves and bumps and learned that my hips don't move as much as I thought they would.

All in all, the class was fun for a first time experience.  If I hadn't had so much on my plate already, I may have stuck with it to improve my skills.  Everyone there was friendly.

Lessons & tips: Don't worry, everyone is learning, so just let loose and try not to focus too hard on what you think you might be doing incorrectly.  It takes some dedication and practice to get this down, but everyone seems to have a good time doing it.

Resources: Yelp Reviews


You won't need the zils or outfits right away.  Just showing up in comfortable workout clothes or even a long loose skirt should work for the first few lessons.


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    Ojos_verdes is setting aims

    Untitled 2 weeks ago

    I really love belly dancing, and had some experience in it a few years ago, then unfortunately stopped practising. So this summer I am planning to go back into bellydancing if i find a good place to do it.

    Jun 27, 02:12PM PDT | 0 comments


    rhiannonm

    Already Taking Classes 4 months ago

    Been taking beginner lessons since December 2008. Our instructor is teaching us a dance for performance finally and I am working quite hard at the new coordination and rhythms I am having to learn for the style.
    I look for ward to continuing in my training for a good while.

    Mar 03, 12:59PM PST | 0 comments


    lovely_lizzy is earching for her inner calm...

    Untitled 6 months ago

    I actually started to go to belly dancing classes in october :)... the class is once a week and so far I have not learned much but it’s lots fun and I really like doing it. I makes me feel very feminine! Right now I still consider myself a beginner, so this goal will stay on the list a little longer.

    Dec 25, 08:59AM PST | 2 cheers | 0 comments


    pixieeyes studying spanish

    I want to learn, again! 7 months ago

    I haven’t belly danced in YEARS but I started when I was eleven. Maybe ten years later isn’t too late to pick up again?!

    Dec 11, 03:40AM PST | 0 comments


    unworthychild is thankful

    Belly Dancing 7 months ago

    I’m not exactly this culture’s idea of beautiful, but I have a husband who loves and adores me. I think it would be a fun and enlightening experience. I want to learn to be okay with myself the way that I am. Belly dancing would kinda be like therapy for getting over worrying about what others think.

    Nov 27, 10:26PM PST | 1 cheer | 0 comments


    ysha_gemz just smiling..

    Untitled 9 months ago

    its nice to see those flat belly shakin’.yeah.. sexy yet fun way for losing weight, i never try this kind of dancing but maybe one of these days i will.

    Sep 23, 12:13AM PDT | 0 comments


    celticmelody43

    1st belly dance performance under my belt 13 months ago

    I just completed my first belly dance performance after a year of lessons.

    I just joined a local dance troupe and, I am now working on perfecting my technique. I want to teach someday

    Jun 17, 2008, 02:33PM PDT | 2 cheers | 0 comments


    sexymommafreak wants to have fun

    Belly Dancing 13 months ago

    I would love to belly dance, but I don’t have anywhere near me that teaches it. If anyone knows of any books or websites that will teach it please let me know.

    May 30, 2008, 04:01PM PDT | 1 comment


    Karen

    Done! 15 months ago

    I’ve done this and I absolutely love it!!! I’d recommend trying this to anyone. Just have a look for a local class. It might take a couple of classes to get into it but definitely stick with it!

    Apr 13, 2008, 01:13PM PDT | 0 comments


    AutumnSky70

    I need to exercise and this would be a fun and exotic way to do it !!!! 15 months ago

    What can I say I may look funny to begin with but I have always found belly dancing both beautiful and exotic. I think it would be a great way to lose weight and also to please my hubby …

    Mar 29, 2008, 02:41AM PDT | 1 cheer | 1 comment


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