Any belly dancers here?

[HollyDay]

I am doing a video class and really enjoying it. But, I know nothing about the dance. What are some good dvds to get to learn. My PT recommended it for back and abs - plus I am finding it is fun!

[Hen Jen]

I've only taken lessons, sorry I don't know anything about videos.

It is alot of fun, and a great workout.

also, easy, inexpensive way to give dh a great birthday gift every year...!!!

[GothicGyrl]

Google "belly dancing for physical therapy" and see what turns up.

http://www.google.com/search?client=opera&rls=en&q=belly+dancing+for+physical+therapy&sourceid=opera&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

There should be some advice within those pages. Also google "belly dance instruction + your state/city" and see if that turns up something there.

I know someone personally who does this for a living and she is GOOD. But I haven't the money to pay her. It's also a way to lose weight quickly. :)

[JennifersLost]

the Neena and Veena "Discover Bellydance" ones. FWIW, I started out with these, used them a bit, thought I was getting nowhere and signed up for a class. When I went to class I was pleasantly surprised at how much I DID know and it made it so easy to follow along in that faster-paced setting.

I agree - it's totally fun. I should get back to it sometime.

[Doran]

And, it's not very graceful when it does so! :rolleyes:

This page (http://www.bdancer.com/med-guide/media/vidrec.html) will at least give you some titles to scope out. Sorry I can't make a more personal recommendation. I have several friends who enjoy belly dancing, and I'm always impressed by how beautiful they look - often "the rounder" the better. So, consider my post a simple encouragment to keep on with your pursuit. It's a good one!

Have fun!
Doran

[OneRoomHomeSchool]

ROFLOL, Doran...you are a hoot! :D

[Mom2legomaniacs]

Oh Doran! That is funny. Something like that popped into my head too but yours was much funnier!

[WTMindy]

And, it's not very graceful when it does so! :rolleyes:
Doran

I laughed out loud and my kids wondered what I was laughing at.

[jail warden]

And, it's not very graceful when it does so! :rolleyes:

This page (http://www.bdancer.com/med-guide/media/vidrec.html) will at least give you some titles to scope out. Sorry I can't make a more personal recommendation. I have several friends who enjoy belly dancing, and I'm always impressed by how beautiful they look - often "the rounder" the better. So, consider my post a simple encouragment to keep on with your pursuit. It's a good one!

Have fun!
Doran

Hilarious! Mind does that too unfortunately.:(