So I didn't really pay attention to my age..So at 58-no less my friend Maria who works at City Hall for Seniors, that is how I met her,helping my mom, told me that she gives classes in the art. Naturally I had to try it..well, for someone who absolutely ABHORS exercise, I went faithfully every weekend in 2006 to my classes.
I can tell you that it is tremendously empowering for a woman. The control of the area that gives life, the fluidity of the movements, and the feminine toe tipping, hand posturing, while trying to keep to the beat is very busy work. Your brain is in gear, there is a spirituality about it, (oh stop thinking Jezebel) and it's fun. It is not so much "s*xy"as it is "sensous."
I was going to do a wonderful session for my then boyfriend but he was "fired" before I learned the routine!! LOL
The benefits of belly dance are both mental and physical. Dancing is a good cardio-vascular work out, helps increase flexibility and focuses on the torso or 'core muscles'. It is suitable for all ages and body types and can be as physical as the participant chooses to make it. Mental health benefits, for many bellydancers, include an improved sense of wellbeing, elevated body image and self-esteem as well as a generally positive outlook that comes with regular, enjoyable exercise.
Ok..then I lost interest..what maybe tap dancing next? no pole dancing for me thank you.
Posted By: Marta Fernandez
Friday, October 31st 2008 at 10:18PM
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