Saturday, March 15, 2008

Dance

This is my complete costume. The belly dancing I do is different from the Hollywood type of belly dancing. Let me explain how many layers I am wearing. I have a T-shirt and harem pants (they are poofy, but not see-through) on top of any under clothes I wear. Then I put a decorated bra (I know, it sounds weird) on the outside of my T-shirt, with a vest over my shoulders and a stretchy scarf over my tummy. Then, I put 2 long silk scarfs and a decorated-with-moving-objects hip scarf around my hips. Then, I add jewelry and makeup. All in all, it probably takes me about an hour to get completely dressed and made-up.
So you don't have to worry about me being inappropriately dressed or showing my tummy. (As though I would WANT anyone to see my stretch marks.)




This is the group I perform with. We are called Iron Maiden Belly Dancers (IMBD). From left to right: Cori, Michelle, me, Fred, Debbe, Tamara (the teacher), Karen, Trish, and Tara. We have others that perform with us, or that have joined since.

This is a close-up of me talking to Debbe. Although it looks like we are glaring at each other, we really aren't.


I'm really enjoying my dance class. The exercise is great, I really like the people I dance with, and it is nice to have something different to tell people. I am taking it slower, since I'm pregnant, but I will probably keep dancing as long as I think I can. I'm staying away from the crunching and stretching of the stomach, and the rest helps keep me in shape.

4 comments:

hannah said...

I think it's awesome that you belly dance. Looks fun. Seems like a great way to stay in shape while doing something more interesting than going to a gym. My aunt used to teach belly dance classes and I went to a couple once when we were in AZ visiting her. I was only 8, but I remember having a great time.

Clarissa said...

you look good!!!

Hillary said...

I can't believe you're belly dancing. That's so great. I'm really worried about staying healthy when we start having kids and this is a great way to get exercise and socialize. I hope I can be as cool as you when I'm a mom.

Alisha Haight said...

It is awesome that you have ventured out and done something different that you enjoy doing, and that also makes you feel and look good. I bet Katie always tries to copy you, huh?