Belly Dancing for Body and Soul!

## Description

Level: Absolute Beginner/Advanced Beginner

Shimmy and shake with us in this fun and friendly belly dancing class! This class offers a supportive community to gain skills and feel good doing it.

We cover the foundation of belly dance movement with repetitive drills for the whole body: from hip drops to shimmies as well as using props (cane and veil) and learning how to play percussion instruments (zils and tabla drum). Our talented instructor provides step-by-step guidance in a judgment-free zone.

Belly dancing builds confidence, grace, and strength while you enjoy lovely music. It's a great creative outlet and form of expression for all ages and body types. Leave inhibitions at the door and come nurture body positivity in a welcoming community! Just wear comfy dance clothes.

## What is Belly Dancing?

Belly dance is a traditional Middle Eastern dance style that emphasizes articulated hip and torso movements. Often called "Arabic" or "Oriental" dance in the West, belly dance has roots across North Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Mediterranean regions.

Belly dancing utilizes intricate hand and arm patterns set to specific rhythms. Movements isolate and articulate the hips, abdomen, ribs, shoulders and limbs with fluidity and technique. This graceful dance form builds core strength, flexibility, and body awareness.

Typically performed by women, belly dance allows artistic expression through improvisation or choreographed routines. Costumes with coin accents and veils are commonly worn. From folk dances to glamorous cabaret, belly dance continues to evolve yet retains its cultural essence.

## Logistics

No prior dance experience needed. Our encouraging instructors emphasize having fun, even if you have two left feet! All are welcome to join our encouraging belly dancing community.

Stay tuned at the end of class for announcements about upcoming haslas and other social opportunities. You’ll be able to show off your moves in no time!

Day: Mondays
Time: 7pm-8pm
Free Choreography Taste: 8pm-8:15pm
Location: Danznik Studios, 26 Broadway, Hawthorne, NY
Please bring: your smile and enthusiasm!

Free parking available

Cost: $30 per class

Pre-Register at: [https://www.danznik.com/e/belly-dance-josie-lariccia/ ](https://www.danznik.com/e/belly-dance-josie-lariccia/)

If you have problems registering, please contact (212) 500-1064.