Belly Dance - What is it?

• Belly Dance is the music made visible.
• Belly Dance mainly uses the muscles of the torso rather than legs or arms.
• Belly Dance has its roots in folk dances of the Middle East and North Africa.

But not all dances of the Middle East and North Africa are Belly Dance.

• Some Belly Dance is recent and western.
• Belly Dance comes in a wide range of styles.
• Belly Dance is a gentle and enjoyable form of exercise.
• Belly Dance is suitable exercise for most pregnant women.
• Belly Dance is enjoyed by people of all ages, religions and fitness.
• Belly Dance is performed by both men and women.
• Belly Dance is a chance to dress up.
• Belly Dance is a chance to make costumes.