Katrina Bos

Why do I love to Bellydance?

The way it makes us feel: As women, we have all kinds of issues about our bodies – specifically the areas between our shoulders and our knees.  When we Bellydance, we embrace these parts of us.  They become a part of our dance.  We learn how they are meant to move.  And it’s fantastic!!

Awesome exercise: The physical benefits of Bellydance are endless.

1. It is excellent exercise for the health of our spine – I even had a lady report that she grew 1.5 inches after one year of Bellydance!!  Just from the upright posture and the circular movements.
2. Shimmying helps to get rid of fat deposits and tones nearly every muscle in the body.  Now you can get hooked up to “vibration machines” that jiggle all of your fat away.  We do the same thing from the inside out when we shimmy – only it’s fun and set to great music!!
3. The flowing movements create beautiful mobility in all of the joints – hips, shoulders, knees, everything!!
4. And don’t forget cardio!  We definitely work up a sweat!!

Hanging out with Fun Women:

1. The first few classes of Bellydance (and many later on) are filled with giggles and laughter.  Why?  Maybe its us letting go of all the stuff that we’re holding on to.  Maybe it’s because we can’t figure out why our hips won’t do what they’re told.  But really, I think it’s the estrogen.  I think it’s doing something crazy with other women and it’s so much fun!!
2. We can dress anyway we want. We can Bellydance in sweats, yoga pants, or go all out with crop tops, harem pants and great jewellery.  It’s completely up to us and how we feel that day.  I remember my first instructor telling us that she loved the fact that she could dress up for one hour a week and feel great about it!!  How cool is that?
3. Bellydancing was made for women to do together!  It’s not about men or sex.  It’s about feeling like sensual, beautiful women!!
4. Bellydancing is for all women – all ages, sizes, and experience.  We’ve all got a story to tell – and Bellydance is a beautiful way to do it.

Current Classes:

Please check out East Street Station's website for current bellydance classes!!  Here's the link: http://www.eaststreetstation.ca/classes/bellydance.html to crazy fun!!  No experience necessary!!  Just a belly!!