What images come to mind when I say I am a Belly Dancer?
Do you think it's the same thing as stripping?
WELL - IT IS NOT!!!
The art of belly dance can be traced to every continent on Earth.
It is a rite of passage in some cultures.
Belly dance originated as a dance of expression for women by women.
The movements of belly dance require control and isolation of muscles from your
head to your toes.
The dance can be spiritual and/or emotional. Sometimes simple, other times
theatrical.
There are many styles of belly dance - Egyptian, Oriental, Greek, Tribal.
I am just a student, but I love the dance.
One of the websites I have found interesting and easy to navigate is
As you will discover, the dance requires some music study.
You don't want to be dancing happily to a song about death and destruction!
Finding interpretations in English can be trying, but it is worth the effort.
Maine has a large and growing Belly Dance Community.
To learn more about the dance or performances in Maine
check out:
