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Dancing? Anyone?
October 30, 2009
9:44 pm
Maud
Virginia
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After a long, tedious, yet productive day in the office (Medicaid is responsible for the death of many forests!), I went to dance class.  It was a bit longer than usual because we're semi-rehearsing for a public recital.

I came home drenched with sweat, practicing choreography in my head while listenting to the music to which we'll dance, and feeling GREAT!

Does anyone else take a dance class? 

Edible, adj.: Good to eat, and wholesome to digest, as a worm to a toad, a toad to a snake, a snake to a pig, a pig to a man, and a man to a worm. ~Ambrose Bierce
October 30, 2009
10:09 pm
beeyourself
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What type of dance Maud?

October 30, 2009
10:17 pm
Maud
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You're gonna make me say it, aren't you?

Belly dance.

Edible, adj.: Good to eat, and wholesome to digest, as a worm to a toad, a toad to a snake, a snake to a pig, a pig to a man, and a man to a worm. ~Ambrose Bierce
October 30, 2009
10:41 pm
beeyourself
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cool!

October 30, 2009
10:53 pm
Maud
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Whew!   Shimmy

You wouldn't believe the lectures I get from people about the evil nature of belly dance from people who know nothing of the history!

Edible, adj.: Good to eat, and wholesome to digest, as a worm to a toad, a toad to a snake, a snake to a pig, a pig to a man, and a man to a worm. ~Ambrose Bierce
October 30, 2009
11:04 pm
Leahld22
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I took belly dancing classes some yrs ago. I've also had country line dancing lessons. Dont remember everything,but I can still pull off the Electric Slide. I danced at my son's wedding (half the night)this spring. These days I dance with my grandbaby,she's dancing around all the time!Laugh

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October 30, 2009
11:10 pm
Leahld22
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Umm if you dont mind,can you tell me the history of belly dancing?

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October 31, 2009
12:33 pm
Linda
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I took belly dancing classes years ago after my DD was born. It was fun and great exercise. I can still remember my Mom laughing so hard that tears ran down her face as I tried to show her the camel walk.LOL

October 31, 2009
3:44 pm
ChrisUK
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Ladies,I'm a connoisseur.always willing observe and give an opinionShimmy

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October 31, 2009
8:51 pm
Kelleh
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I have dear friends thats take belly dancing classes, and one friend that does it professionally with a group. So kudos to you, lady! :D

If I could find anyone near Charleston teaching, I'd definitely looking into taking them myself. I have DVDs and I've learned a little on my own, but it just doesn't feel the same as having a group to laugh with as you learn.

September 17, 2010
9:10 am
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Hubs and I took country line-dance lessons quite a few years ago.  We travelled all over the area and did exhibition dances, all dressed alike and everything.  It was so much fun.  Then Hubs' knees went south and we had to quit.  By the time he got his knees fixed, I had foot problems.  If I could ever get that solved, I'd sure love to start back. 

Belly dancing sounds fun, too, but I'm not real coordinated.  Don't know if I could do it.  --Ilene

September 17, 2010
10:29 am
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I just love to dance, but my husband doesnt, so I dance by myself.  I took belly dancing lessons years ago, but oddly, I have always danced like a gypsy.  Then a couple of years ago, I found out that my mother's people are Rom, Hungarian Rom, and I understood why I had always danced the way I do…as odd as it sounds, its in my blood. 

George Orwell - 1984 - Orthodoxy means not thinking--not needing to think. Orthodoxy is unconsciousness.
September 17, 2010
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Leahld22 said:

Umm if you dont mind,can you tell me the history of belly dancing?


 

Hi, Leah.  As far as I know, belly dance seems to be a remnant of the old Goddess religion.  Gypsies, the Rom, are still Goddess worshipers, with a  heavy Christian overlay.  Many cultures have their own version of belly dance.  The hula is a form of belly dance.  So is Flamenco. 

George Orwell - 1984 - Orthodoxy means not thinking--not needing to think. Orthodoxy is unconsciousness.
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