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Belly Dance

Started by Dinobabe, July 29, 2010, 12:05:16 PM

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Knitting_Dragon

I tend to resurrect dead threads.
Was just outside walking the puppy. . . with my dance practice garb, which included a noisy hip scarf. My neighbors thing I am so strange. Can't figure out why.
"It's only natural. Even if they aren't alive, you are. You care because you're alive--because you have a heart.""

Sitara

I go to class in about 3 hours. Only 2 more left this session.
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Knitting_Dragon

Woo hoo! Have fun.
Sadly, for a long while I had to stop due to health and I am picking it back up again. Before I restart classes I am warming up with some of my videos of the Belly Twins, Neena and Vina. Yes, I did talk to my Dr.s and they are quite happy with the idea of me dancing.
"It's only natural. Even if they aren't alive, you are. You care because you're alive--because you have a heart.""

Magpie Flynn

I don't bellydance but I've always wanted to! Anyone know of any lessons in the Denton/Dallas area?

Knitting_Dragon

"It's only natural. Even if they aren't alive, you are. You care because you're alive--because you have a heart.""

cowgrrl

Quote from: Magpie Flynn on June 01, 2011, 03:45:12 PM
I don't bellydance but I've always wanted to! Anyone know of any lessons in the Denton/Dallas area?

Isis studios. One of the best in the US & one of the largest. It's in Bedford. I've been taking classes there for about 6 years.

Knitting_Dragon

"It's only natural. Even if they aren't alive, you are. You care because you're alive--because you have a heart.""

Magpie Flynn

Awesome! thanks for the links!

Lady Renee Buchanan

I have been belly dancing on and off since 1976.  Took lessons in 4 different states, because we lived there at the time I wanted to start dancing again.

My teacher now is from California & has been a professional belly dance teacher for about 15 years, recently moved to Galena, IL.  Anna is awesome, and she is a rennie!  Has attended faires in CA for many, many years, & has beautiful garb and many belly dance costumes.

Boy, what a workout!  Between that and tap dancing, I'm sweating away while thoroughly enjoying myself.   ;D
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Knitting_Dragon

And I am officially envious of you!
"It's only natural. Even if they aren't alive, you are. You care because you're alive--because you have a heart.""

maeven

I have just been moved up to intermediate level last month and I'm loving every minute of it!
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Adriana Rose

I just wish that I had classes up here. The teacher that I loved moved away and now all the classes that they have are way too late for me to go to. Lets hear it for videos

Dinobabe

Somewhat off topic...

I have noticed that a lot of the instructional videos are quite terrible.  Yes, there are good ones but few and far between.  My teacher has been thinking about making a video(s).  What would you like to see in a bellydance instructional video?  Thanks!
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Knitting_Dragon

There is a nice site that has reviews. I am sure that if she were check it out I am sure she can find what people would want and what to avoid. There is even a Yahoo group devoted to just belly dance video.

I wish I myself could add something but I don't feel like I know enough to help but would rather hinder anything.
"It's only natural. Even if they aren't alive, you are. You care because you're alive--because you have a heart.""

maeven

I think posture is sometimes overlooked, so a video that takes some time to focus on posture would be awesome.
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I'm splendid. That is all.

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