Belly dance
Isolate hips, chest and arms in flowing shimmies and drops to Middle Eastern music.
- To start
- $20
- Each month
- $40
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1 hour or more
- Where
- A local facility
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It's made to be shared with an audience.
- It comes with people built in.
- You could spend a lifetime getting better.
- There's no one to beat, ever.
You’ll like it if
- You want to get really good at something
- You want to meet people
- You want to express yourself
Maybe not if
- You want something to show for your time
- You want to be good at it quickly
- You want to work with your hands
What it feels like
Belly danceAverage performance hobbyBefore you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the facility for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Tie on a coin hip scarf in a beginners' class and learn a basic shimmy, hip drop and figure of eight.
Questions
How much does belly dance cost to start?
About $20 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $40 a month once you are going.
How much time does belly dance take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1 hour or more.
Where do people do belly dance?
At a facility most towns have, like a pool, gym or club.
Is belly dance good for beginners?
Yes. It is very easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Tie on a coin hip scarf in a beginners' class and learn a basic shimmy, hip drop and figure of eight.
Do I need other people for belly dance?
No. It works fine on your own, though plenty of people do it together.