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What is belly dance all
about?
This beautiful dance has many names:
belly dance, oriental dance, danse du ventre, beledi, raqs sharqi…
but every name describes the same joyful art form that celebrates our
lives and our bodies in a powerful and positive way.
Middle Eastern dance is an excellent
form of exercise which focuses on posture, alignment, and coordination
and helps to develop core strength, grace, confidence, and a sense of
community in those who practice it.
The movements are body-friendly and
complement any shape and size. Through the dance, many students learn
to appreciate their bodies just the way they are – and they
experience the power and beauty they create when they dance together.
A bit about Lorien:
I began studying Middle Eastern
(belly) dance
in Germany in 1988, and I have been teaching
Middle Eastern dance classes and workshops since 1997. I am
certified
as a group fitness instructor with the American Council on Exercise.
My main focus is to help students
feel at home in their bodies, and to help them develop an appreciation
for the movements, the music, and the cultural background of Middle
Eastern dance.
In addition to my
ongoing classes and
private lessons, I offer
mini-workshops as well as family-oriented
Performances
and
Belly
Dance Parties in the greater
Bangor area. These are unique and exciting experiences for bridal and baby
showers,
birthdays, or bachelorette parties (not available for bachelor parties).
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