Belly Dancing Class...
I went to my first belly dancing class last night and...I loved it!! It was a small class of about 5, plus instructor. Several of the students were older (and larger) than I--one woman just turned 50 and to celebrate: got a tattoo, joined a gym, and signed up for belly dancing! Gotta love it! The instructor is funny, she uses humor to teach. (And we all know how much I like to laugh) For example, when learning the hip shimmering, she told us that in this case, "having jiggle back there is a GOOD thing", and if "we have extra 'stuff' might as well teach it tricks!".
I really enjoyed the fact that it was not about a bunch of hard-bodies strutting their stuff. It is a bunch of women my age with a little-to-super-sized "stuff"teaching it new tricks! lol I am a little sore today because I am working different muscles than I am used, but sore in a good way. And I really need
to practice some of the stuff she showed us, especially the foot work. However, my daughter was in dance for 6 years and can help me with the footwork. Also, I ordered a video of basic belly dance moves with music, so I will be able to practice some before next week. Also, I ordered my hip scarf next
week. You don't have to have it, BUT...a couple ladies did and they 'jingled'...and I wanna JINGLE too! LOL We learned a bit of everything....rolling the belly, side to side, pick up & drop the top, hip
work, veil movements, and even did some basic foot work. I have a strong feeling that I will be signing up for the next level after this one--I have found yet another creative outlet for my emotions. And you are never too old to teach 'your stuff' tricks! :)
Speaking of 'strong feelings'....I will be signing on for calls this morning. from 10 a.m. - 1 pm CST w/brks. AND 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. w/brks CST. As always, callbacks are appreciated to ensure we connect. I look foward to talking with everyone today.
Blessings,
Melody "Lil Mel"