March 10th 10-11:30am - Walk like an Egyptian!!

March 31st 10-11:30am - Fabulous Fluidity!

Come and learn the more fluid movements of Bellydance, such as undulations, camels and vertical figure 8's. These movements strengthen both the upper and lower abdominals (tummy muscles), the obliques (waist muscles), as well as the upper and lower back. Beginners very welcome as most of these movements are new to The Studio!

£15.00 each workshop.
Members £5.00

Why Bellydance?

Beautiful to watch and to join in with.

Lots of fun! We have a fantastically fun time learning new moves.

Your body, and Bellydance can help you to learn to love it.

A truly feminine form of dance that enhances the strength of the woman within.

Completely individual! Everyone moves differently and Bellydance allows you to dance for yourself in a style that works for you.

The following quote is taken from the Fat Chance Belly Dance website (www.fcbd.com) and for me describes Bellydance perfectly:

The Benefits of Bellydance

The benefits of bellydance are plentiful. Dancing is a great way to get a regular cardio-vascular workout and it helps to increase both flexibility and strength in the joints and muscles, particularly the core muscles but also the legs and arms.

Bellydance is suitable for all ages and all body types, and you can work at a level that feels right for you. It can also improve your sense of wellbeing and self-esteem and give you a greater appreciation for your own body. As all those who attend classes at The Studio well know, regular and enjoyable exercise also gives you a generally positive outlook on life.

Bellydance at The Studio

The Saturday classes at The Studio are terrific fun - just ask any of the ladies who attend regularly. We laugh and we dance. I challenge anyone to shimmie without wanting to smile, even if it's only on the inside!

There are some moves that are easier than others, but there are always different levels with work at. Some people wear skirts, some wear leggings, others wear baggy tracksuits bottoms and a t-shirt. We all wear gorgeous coin belts or scarves around the hips (provided if you don't have one) and together with a wide range of music from all over the world, you will just want to move your hips to the rhythms and the melodies and I can show you how.

The art of Bellydance is one that dates back to ancient times. Its roots can be traced back to many countries including India, Egypt, Turkey, North Africa and Morocco.

The dance encapsulates the beauty, strength and earthiness of women and is a celebration of love, life and femininity.

The dance evolved as performers travelled along the spice and silk routes through India, Central Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Spain, learning from and adding to the dances of these cultures along the way.

The name 'Bellydance' is said to come from 'danse du ventre', the French colonial name for sensuous women's dances of North Africa and the Middle East, an area of the world designated at the time by Europe and the New World as 'the Orient'.

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