Well, I’m here to tell you that is definitely not the case! By doing belly dancing you will most likely end up feeling exotic, and perhaps mysterious, and most definitely fabulous, but that is a result as opposed to a requirement.
Let’s use me as an example:
I am a computer geek & executive by day, belly dancer by night!
The photo on the left is the regular ol’ me at work;
Just a regular gal, right?
But, when it’s time to Belly Dance…
Voila the photo on the right! Is that the same person?
Yep, I can guarantee that’s me.
Exotic? Sure, why not. Mysterious? Oh yes, if I decide to be. Fabulous? Of course!
So you see, even an uncoordinated geek like me can transform herself into a fabulous belly dancer. I didn’t even grow up in dance classes, I’ve taken one beginner adult ballet class only (and just about died!), no other dance background whatsoever. Anyone can do it!
In my classes I’ve had moms, dads, students, lawyers, counsellors, artists, teachers, city councilwomen, you name it!
And they all came for different reasons:
- I want to strengthen and stabilize my core without hard impact
- I want to work out the kinks in my body and stay supple
- The music just drew me in
- I want to add something interesting to my life
- I want to boost my confidence level
- I want to improve my posture
- I’ve always wondered what it’s all about
- I want to meet some new friends (I do this all the time when I move somewhere new, joining dance classes works like a charm!)
Perhaps this might give you a laugh when you’re thinking of reasons why to belly dance!
Yes that is the cover of an old record, I’ve even seen this record in some second hand stores, it’s the real deal! Good heavens, SO old fashioned and cheesy!
