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#146366 02/10/03 02:39 PM
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Welcome! I'm so excited about this forum & site! Bellydancing has been a very empowering experience for me & I hope that I can get more people to join in the beauty & appreciation for this art & dance <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

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#146367 02/11/03 01:51 PM
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hey stephanie, once my friends showed me how to bellydance and told me that once you know how to do it that u just basically make it up as you go,that it is about expressin yourself.
my friends were from egypt and syria and we danced along to some lovely arabic music, i really enjoyed it!so is there any use in goin to a class?


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Stephanie, I am glad that you discovered the art of bellydancing. It is great exercise and a lot of fun! Akasha, yes, I think it is a good idea to take some classes. Many years ago I took classes. There are specific moves in bellydancing and you can also be taught how to play the zills (finger cymbals). One of my friends who is Greek took the class with me along with another friend of mine.We bought the outfits, as well. My friends and I performed in a Greek restaurant. I then taught one of my other friends. Two of my friends and I did some performances for different celebrations. I should try it again; I could use the exercise. Have fun! Let me know how it goes for you! Hoopa! Sincerely, moose

#146369 02/17/03 10:44 AM
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[qb]hey stephanie, once my friends showed me how to bellydance and told me that once you know how to do it that u just basically make it up as you go,that it is about expressin yourself.
my friends were from egypt and syria and we danced along to some lovely arabic music, i really enjoyed it!so is there any use in goin to a class?[/qb]
Hi Akasha! Thanks for posting. I think taking classes is VERY important. While, "yes", the dance is about expression, there are very important fundamentals needed to do it correctly. I can't express enough how taking classes opens up the creative mind & its always fun to learn from different teachers. You can then incorporate what you learn from them into your own dance style! [ <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> ]

#146370 02/17/03 10:47 AM
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[qb]Stephanie, I am glad that you discovered the art of bellydancing. It is great exercise and a lot of fun! Akasha, yes, I think it is a good idea to take some classes. Many years ago I took classes. There are specific moves in bellydancing and you can also be taught how to play the zills (finger cymbals). One of my friends who is Greek took the class with me along with another friend of mine.We bought the outfits, as well. My friends and I performed in a Greek restaurant. I then taught one of my other friends. Two of my friends and I did some performances for different celebrations. I should try it again; I could use the exercise. Have fun! Let me know how it goes for you! Hoopa! Sincerely, moose[/qb]
Moose: Rak on, girl! <img src="/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> That is so wonderful to hear! I LOVE the zills. I have a sword that I am really working hard on incorporating into some sort of routine. I love this dance & what it means to woman of all ages & sizes. Did you make your own costumes? Le <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> t me know if you get back to dancing!! Updates, woman....keep us updated!!

#146371 02/21/03 07:24 PM
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Sephanie, To answer your question about costumes. Some of my friends and I bought our costumes at the local mall. Years ago you could buy the costumes, but not anymore. Some of the others either made their costumes or had someone else make them for them. If I do bellydancing, it will be for the exercise only. My friends who I used to do it with moved out of state. Good luck with your routines with the sword. That sounds so Cool! Please let me know how it goes! Enjoy! Sincerely, moose

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Sorry ! I omitted the T in your name! Sorry, STEPHANIE! Sincerely, moose

#146373 02/24/03 04:29 PM
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Hehehehe (about the missing "T") no problem.....I often do that myself when typing my own name :rolling:

I think I'm gonna take a stab at designing & making my own costume. I have a sewing machine.....but no clue on how to use it! lol

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Stephanie O,
Do you know if they teach bellydancing in Utah? Do you know a good place to get a coin belt for bellydancing? Do you know the difference between a coin belt and a weighed coin belt? Which is better? My first belly dancing dvd was Belly Queen and I liked that but I wanted a change. I just bought the goddess workout. I really like it. I want to find a good deal on bellydancing outfit. Do you know a good place. I love bellydancing I feel like a exotic princess!!! It had really helped my self-esteem!! Im glad I found this site!!!

#146375 02/21/05 04:43 PM
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Hey everyone!!
Sorry I've been MIA...my mother suffered a stroke in the past several months so I've been distracted. Thank you all for the support! I hope to build up the forum/discussions here so please post your comments & questions!

Is anyone studying/taking classes right now & if so, how are they going for you?


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#146376 04/18/05 02:56 AM
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Im sorry to hear about your mom. i hope she is doing better now......As for bellydancing. I guess im new to it. I have taken other forms of dance when I was younger,but never bellydance. I was always fascinated by it though. Maybe a year or two ago, i started doing the bellydance workouts and I love it. I cant really afford to take any classes right now, but as soon as I can afford to, Im planning on going for it. <img src="/images/graemlins/heart.gif" alt="" />

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Thanks for the mom well-wishes <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

What area are you in? I can help you look for a teacher in your area if you like!


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#146378 01/08/06 08:26 PM
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hey stephanie, once my friends showed me how to bellydance and told me that once you know how to do it that u just basically make it up as you go,that it is about expressin yourself.
my friends were from egypt and syria and we danced along to some lovely arabic music, i really enjoyed it!so is there any use in goin to a class?


While I think your friends are right and my instructor kind of teaches that way, there is a lot of benefit to going to class.

Our studio, of course, is special, lol - in that we have become a group of close friends and it has become a sacred sanctuary. We have hafla once a week after our Wednesday class almost every week.

We share our passion for dance and our instructor teaches us a lot that we wouldn't necessarily learn on our own. We learn from each other and most of all respect and appreciate the unique way that each person - and their body - has of interpreting the dance.

We also have a goal - to educate the community about the culture and spiritual benefits of belly dance as well as its health benefits. The studio is fairly new and we have one performance scheduled.

It is so very sad that most of the women my age (very late 40's) respond with the attitude that bellydance is sleazy shaking around when I approach them. We're in the Bible belt and these people have stereotyped anything that's not Southern Baptist <img src="/images/graemlins/angel.gif" alt="" /> but it's sadder that they don't honor their bodies.

Stephanie, I hope your mom is better.

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Stephanie,
I hope things are going better for you and your mom. My great-grandmother (whom I grew up next door to) had several strokes, so i know how scary they are. <img src="/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

You don't have to worry about advertising for bellydancing, though. Parthena has been extolling its virtues all over the place! <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> She's even got me thinking about trying it for my back problems, and I am Southern Baptist, LOL. (You should see my husband's eyebrows go up when I mention it, though.)

Seriously, I'm preparing to go through gastric Bypass surgery, and after I recover from that a little, I'm looking into different dance classes for exercise (Irish, hip-hop, and bellydance, and some others that i've always wanted to try - obviously NOT ballet!) I've always loved dance and find that way more fun than just plain aerobics or walking.


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You don't have to worry about advertising for bellydancing, though. Parthena has been extolling its virtues all over the place! <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> She's even got me thinking about trying it for my back problems, and I am Southern Baptist, LOL. (You should see my husband's eyebrows go up when I mention it, though.)

Seriously, I'm preparing to go through gastric Bypass surgery, and after I recover from that a little, I'm looking into different dance classes for exercise (Irish, hip-hop, and bellydance, and some others that i've always wanted to try - obviously NOT ballet!) I've always loved dance and find that way more fun than just plain aerobics or walking.


LOL, Michelle! Yep, I can't get enough of bellydance, it's truly changing my life and I want to share the joy!

I was hoping that you'd consider bellydance before you go through with surgery. I didn't want to mention this and scare you, but it scares me. One of Joe's nurses' husbands died in this type of surgery <img src="/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> But I do know someone else who has done very well.

One of the girls in our class has lost 30 pounds, and the goddess size women are the most incredibly beautiful dancers!

I posted this link in my forum but I want to share it here as well. There is a new documentary in the works that puts my feelings on film:

Tribal Style

Just seeing the trailers made me cry! There's an interview with Rachel Brice and with each of the women in the film - including one who took lessons to surprise her hubby for their 20th anniversary and his reaction. The links are at the top of their page.

As my instructor says - Shimmy til your butt falls off! <img src="/images/graemlins/tut.gif" alt="" />

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shimmy til your butt falls off huh!!he he he <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />I will sure be doing that.
I loved te site but couldnt get the trailers to work <img src="/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />.

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