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="" />