This week's belly dance class was even better! Colette doesn't just teach you the moves; she's very good at demonstrating the “performance” element of belly dance: showing us how important eye contact with the audience is and just how much difference a turn of the head makes!
Like so many women, I've always struggled with a poor body image and weight issues and I think embracing belly dance could really help us to feel sexy and confident. It's sensual and feminine and all about accentuating womanly curves, but it also has a coyness and demureness to it that means it isn't too overt.
I also love the fact that I can feel my muscles working without having to jump around like a maniac, pouring with sweat – this has got to be the sexiest way to work out without a partner!
If you want to find out more about belly dance, have a look at http://www.shira.net/. It's an amazing site which covers the rich history and culture of the dance and has links to some really inspiring articles.
If you're interested in learning, have a look at http://www.amirabellydance.net/ and come along next term!
The London Girl x
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