a great description of "Tribal" bellydance...~~~~~~~~The Healing Power of Dance - by Nedra Bashira
~~~~~~~~~~~The power of Middle Eastern Dance to benefit our physical and emotional well being has been proven effective time after time...music and dance have been used successfully to break through to victims of trauma.
Mentally stimulating, physically challenging and socially integrating, this art form has taken many women from the pits of depression to a stronger self, more aware of our potential as women to face challenges with a more positive outlook and a renewed self esteem.The basic movements of the dance provide the perfect mix of isometric and isotonic resistance to shape our bodies without forming bulk muscle. Bellydance increases our endurance & strengthens our cardiovascular system with as much of a workout as any aerobics class. Our posture is improved which improves our overall health. Our joints and spine are nourished by the synovial fluid, thus resulting in less pain and stiffness from arthritis, and our bone density increases. When we engage in physical activity, our mental & emotional facilities also benefithttp://www.myspace.com/arabiabellyloveAdishakti-Heart
beat of the East!The WNY Bellydance Association is a collective of local .. artists, teachers, fans, dancers, and the average Joe who loves to contribute to the community and live in the world of bellydance!
we have regular events and great classes around WNY!
