Congratulations! You've just discovered bellydancing, and with it, a lifelong passion filled with fun, creativity, and great friends.
If you're just looking around at what bellydance has to offer, and haven't taken your first class yet, get yourself to one! There are many resources online that can point you to a teacher near you. Don't be afraid of sampling teachers and styles until you find one that's just right for you.
If you've started taking classes, fantastic! You've already experienced some of the wonderful aspects of bellydancing, and have hopefully met some great sisters and brothers, as well as a great teacher who can guide you through your training and help you develop your love for dance.
If you're still a little curious, here are few things bellydance is:
-A fun hobby-A career
-Aerobic exercise
-Social interaction
-Costume design
-Musical training
-Team-building
-Production training
-Educational
And here are a few things bellydance is not:
-Easy
-A quick way to slim down
-Stripping
-Burlesque
-Fast track to making money
Of course, if you want any of the things that bellydance isn't, there's a whole host of other hobbies and activities that can provide those things for you. However, if you've read the list and find you want more of the things bellydance is, then put on your hip scarf and get ready to shimmy!
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