So I’ve conquered two belly dancing classes and already discovering just how difficult it really is. Like I’ve said before, I’ve taken Latin dance classes and Zumba classes which happen to incorporate a lot of hip-shaky moves comparable to belly dancing. However, no one told me the hips move in the opposite direction than they do in Latin. So here I am, shimmying across the room looking like some kind of epileptic lunatic with two left feet and rhythm obviously from another planet. Not to mention the constant use of “relaxed” arms. Kind of hard to achieve this calm look when my arms are about to fall off.
I don’t remember having this much trouble with Latin. Of course my love of Latin began with a series of Core Rhythms DVDs done safely in the comfort of my parent’s home. By the time I mustered enough courage to enter the classroom I had all but mastered the Latin hip shake (a difficult feat with a posterior as large as mine).
I’m not giving up though. Not even close. Just complaining a little. On a side note the instructor announced they would have the first performance on April 10th. A little soon for me, plus my friend’s birthday falls that day, but surprising nevertheless seeing as I was just wondering when I should be expecting to perform. Apparently they have them quarterly, so I’m thinking (hoping) July? By then I will be a true belly dancing diva. Ok, well fingers crossed. :-)
