Posted by rainyday on March 20, 2004, at 7:30:18
In reply to Re: Bellydance as exercise » rainyday, posted by noa on March 19, 2004, at 18:53:07
> No, but it seems like fun (difficult fun, but fun). My body isn't quite "bellydance-ready" at the moment, but perhaps that is a goal to strive for, LOL.
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> I did once have someone who belly danced in my honor--unsolicited, to thank me for something and as a farewell gesture at a farewell party. It wasn't a sexual thing--I'm a woman, and it was in a Middle Eastern cultural setting where Belly Dancing doesn't have the same connotations as in American culture, but is part of how people celebrate.Yes, indeed. I started taking lessons when I was in an extended manic episode - and found that I just *got* it. Thankfully, the love of dance stayed while the mania left me deep in a pit. The class had women of every shape imaginable; from a long distance runner to someone with MS. We all benefited from the class, especially since we worked with the instructor as an ensemble.
I have put on 30 pounds since those classes, but now I am taking yoga and think I might be able to try it again. It is so much fun! You get to play dress up (veils, belts with fringes, finger cymbals). I did try to find an instructor locally, but did not click with the class. It was too New Age-y for me.
i think I might be ready to get back into it.
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