It's been an interest of mine for several months. I had heard that it's good exercise and I need some additional work on my stomach and back areas. Plus, it's supposed to be fun. I wanted something new to try in addition to Curves. I had been in search of a class in my area (Richmond, VA) for quite a while with no luck. Last week finally stumbled across one and new class was starting Tuesday, April 22. After i found one, I became scared with all the self-doubt. But I did not let my fears of something new get the best of me. I went & had a great time. There are 10 of us in the class. All different ages, sizes, back grounds. Everyone was cool. The teacher seems great. I am looking forward to going back. It is every Tuesday for an hour for 6 weeks. It cost me $45 but I think it will be worth it. You can also buy tapes of the music so can practice at home. And boy did I get a workout!! This was the first night so it was basically getting used to one another and she took us through a few individual movements along with warm up and cool down exercises. I was so sore the next day. Could definitely feel it. Moreso than when i first started Curves. We were forwarned by a lady, who had taken the class before, that would be sore but I kinda dismissed it. Figured it couldn't be that bad. We were sweating. I def got a good workout. Looking forward to going back.

just wanted to know, how do you guys feel about the scars showing?

i want to do this.. tribal fuision.

[ame=http://youtube.com/watch?v=N3ez8dhip_U]YouTube - Tribal fusion Bellydance - Orientalia 2007[/ame]

just wanted to know, how do you guys feel about the scars showing?

The scars don't have to show. I have many tops & a few dresses that don't show my stomach. I also have a mesh tummy covering that should lessen the look of the scars.

Bottom line is that you don't have to bare your stomach to be a bellydancer.

IF any of yall have DirecTv on the FITv channel they have two belly dancing shows, One is called Shimmy and the other is part of like all star or something like that. I have tivo'd several. I have taken a couple classes before when i had a free trial at this one place.

mannnn... lol. i joined a class. probably a horrible idea at my weight because i am short, and can't do most of the warm-ups and they are all on the floor. i wanted to cry. but i am going to stick with it. =/ lol.

I found a class! I'm joining the next session that starts July 8th!! Woohoo...I can't wait. My husband thinks I'm a goof!

amie

I did it! I enrolled in my first Belly Dancing class!!! It starts July 8th!!

It is one night a week for 4 weeks. Only $20 for the class. I can't wait!!!