"Belly dance offers women a community of friends that share and celebrate joy in music, and creates self confidence in artistic self expression in an art form that embraces all body types and ages."

Suzy Evans of International Academy of Dance

If you have been searching for an exciting way to gain strength, flexibility, grace - and lose weight at the same time...you need to come and check us out.

What is belly dance?

Belly dance (Raqs Sharki) is an adaptation of the folk dances from the Middle East and North Africa. Dancing has always been an important part of the celebration of daily life in the Middle East and it has become popular through out the world in the last 30 years.

Why should I try it?

Belly dance is a very body friendly dance form. I have suffered from Rheumatoid arthritis since the age of 5 and have never been able to sustain a long term exercise program. This dance, however, is less percussive that any other dance form and uses the core muscle groups of the torso. Belly dance is much less focused on the legs and feet. This gives you a low impact, effective and fun workout.

Yes...but, Oh-My-God...What do I wear?

Our floors are smooth suspended wood, so it feels great. I prefer a special sandal made for dancing. You can wear gym clothes that cover you from head to foot if you like, but it is best to allow yourself to see your torso as you learn the movements. A scarf about the hipline (torso covered or not) should be worn ( I have some at the studio to loan you) to monitor the correctness of hip movement as well. You will be amazed at how comfortable you will begin to feel in your own body when you rediscover your natural feminine grace, what ever your size or age.