Belly dance today is intended to empower the individual spirit to feel confident and beautiful for
herself and anyone she cares to share it with. It builds a sense of community among all women
in connection with our global dance community and all dancers who have come before us.
Although the majority of dancers are women, men with a serious interest in learning this art are
always welcome. A dancer may choose to share her love of the dance with the public, but
ultimately he or she dances not to entice, but to share their joy in the freedom of expression
and love.
Belly dance in America today is an expression of joy, celebration, and empowerment. Not only
is it a great physical exercise to build strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health but it also
promotes a positive attitude and builds self-confidence. The natural movements of the hips,
belly and upper body provide a feeling of freedom that will awaken or energize the feminine
spirit in women of all shapes and sizes. It is beautiful, emotional and sensual, not sexual as it is
sometimes portrayed in TV or movies.
But I thought...
Although many believe that belly dance is intended to seduce or entice the attention of men,
that is a Hollywood-created fantasy. Actually men have only been allowed to witness belly
dance in recent history. Belly dance has is roots in many ancient Middle Eastern dances,
where the men would gather separately from the women to celebrate various life events. The
women of many large and extended families gathered to dance, sing, read poetry, and just
have fun to celebrate an upcoming wedding, birth, birthday, religious festival, etc. Belly dance
is based on all of these things, it was not and is not today a dance to entertain men.
Click here to learn more about the history of bellydance.
There are many different styles of belly dance. Everything from folkloric styles that have been
around for centuries, to modern fusion styles that combine hip hop and the traditional. Kristi
teaches two different styles: DFTS and tribal improvisational.
What is DFTS style bellydance?
Dance for the Soul, or DFTS, is a format in the American Cabaret style that expresses the
individual spirit through the use of many techniques including veil work, zillar (finger cymbals),
floor work, and sword dance... more
What is Tribal Improvisational style bellydance?
Tribal Improvisational Style belly dance is an American style of tribal belly dance that uses a
defined set of techniques and cues to create a group improvisational dance... more
herself and anyone she cares to share it with. It builds a sense of community among all women
in connection with our global dance community and all dancers who have come before us.
Although the majority of dancers are women, men with a serious interest in learning this art are
always welcome. A dancer may choose to share her love of the dance with the public, but
ultimately he or she dances not to entice, but to share their joy in the freedom of expression
and love.
Belly dance in America today is an expression of joy, celebration, and empowerment. Not only
is it a great physical exercise to build strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health but it also
promotes a positive attitude and builds self-confidence. The natural movements of the hips,
belly and upper body provide a feeling of freedom that will awaken or energize the feminine
spirit in women of all shapes and sizes. It is beautiful, emotional and sensual, not sexual as it is
sometimes portrayed in TV or movies.
But I thought...
Although many believe that belly dance is intended to seduce or entice the attention of men,
that is a Hollywood-created fantasy. Actually men have only been allowed to witness belly
dance in recent history. Belly dance has is roots in many ancient Middle Eastern dances,
where the men would gather separately from the women to celebrate various life events. The
women of many large and extended families gathered to dance, sing, read poetry, and just
have fun to celebrate an upcoming wedding, birth, birthday, religious festival, etc. Belly dance
is based on all of these things, it was not and is not today a dance to entertain men.
Click here to learn more about the history of bellydance.
There are many different styles of belly dance. Everything from folkloric styles that have been
around for centuries, to modern fusion styles that combine hip hop and the traditional. Kristi
teaches two different styles: DFTS and tribal improvisational.
What is DFTS style bellydance?
Dance for the Soul, or DFTS, is a format in the American Cabaret style that expresses the
individual spirit through the use of many techniques including veil work, zillar (finger cymbals),
floor work, and sword dance... more
What is Tribal Improvisational style bellydance?
Tribal Improvisational Style belly dance is an American style of tribal belly dance that uses a
defined set of techniques and cues to create a group improvisational dance... more
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