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at some point u made a decision to become a bellydancer,i would love for you to share your experiance


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amanda
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I'd heard from an acupuncturist that it's good for middle-age women to move their hips, as a way of helping other neck and back issues. Plus, I tend to sit at a keyboard all day long and I literally wanted a way to "shake things up."

And voil�, bellydance does both.

yey!!isntr that awesome!!and how long have you been dancing rae?
I visited greece and turkey as a young child,i loved the music and the bellydancing,I saw this in turkey,the men and the women having great music and a party on the boat,I remember a man making his belly like a snake,it was amazing!!

then in the library i saw a bellydancing video,by hilary thacker and by jaqueline chapman,I was so happy.

I first was happier with jaqueline chapman,then moved on to hilary thacker,now I also love veena and neena,theres so many styles that I love.

bellydancing isnt a hobby,its a way of life,a new life

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I just started taking belly dance about six weeks ago and I've never had any dance or movement training in my life, so sometimes it's definitely outside my comfort zone. But I also think it's important for me to be doing this.

I am about 3 mnths into my ancing,though have realy gave it nore commitment and time this last month.
are you taking classes?I am learning at home,there are no classes near by and i dont yet drive to go to any.
its great to step out of our comfort zone,i was always ashamed of my belly,now i love it so much!!

i love your body art rae



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amanda
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I am taking tribal belly dance classes. I saw that style in performance many times in SF and knew when I moved that I would look for someone teaching that style.

thats great,I dont think I have seen much of the tribal style,though i would love to


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it's really popular on the West Coast, so the bigger troups tend to be doing a fair amount of that style

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I love the pik in your avatar,you look so happy <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />


amanda
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