About Chereefa
Mysterious, exotic and full of passion,the art of Belly Dance is fun and easy to learn – come dance with us!!!
Chereefa teaches this ancient dance form on various levels to women of all ages and all shapes and sizes. Our classes are held at the Nat Christie Centre 141 – 18 Avenue SW. There is parking on the east side of the building and you can enter through the doors on the side of the building.
Once you have registered for a session of dance you can register on this website and you will be able to download all sorts of extra goodies, such as Belly Dance choreography, music and information. Belly Dance does not have any restrictions of height, weight, body type or age. Every woman can Belly Dance and you will be graceful and look beautiful doing it. Come dance with us!!!
Belly Dance (Oriental Dance) is a beautiful and feminine art form; born on the shores of the southern Mediterranean, nurtured on the Nile, and today performed worldwide. The term “Belly Dance” comes from the 19th century French “Danse du Ventre” and is a simplified term for a dance that involves the whole torso, especially the hips. The Arabic name is “Raks El Sharki”, literally translated as “Dance of the East”, hence “Oriental Dance”. Perhaps 5,000 years old, the dance traditionally adorns celebrations and weddings in the Middle East.
It’s a dance that celebrates women of all ages and body types, and may have been used to ease cramps and to facilitate childbirth. It’s also worldwide – you’ll find different forms of Belly Dancing all over the world from Morocco to Saudi Arabia; from Lebanon to Canada.
The sparkling beads, layers of swirling chiffon fabric and clinking coins on a hip scarf are parts of a Belly Dancer's costume, but the costume is only a small part of a Belly Dancer's routine of belly rolls, hip drops, and shimmies. Belly Dance is a great way to regain strength and control of the abdominal muscles and pelvic floor while you also tone and firm your hips and thighs. Belly Dance makes women feel graceful, powerful, and elegant. Come dance with us!!!
Find the Belly Dancer in you. Are you ready to give Belly Dance a try?
Belly Dance has been done for thousands of years as part of cultural traditions, fun and exercise. Belly Dancing is a great workout, and it’s a fun activity to learn. Many women enjoy the experience of finding the sensuous and playful aspects of themselves and their bodies. If you’ve seen Belly Dancers in action and you think you might like to give it a try, don’t be intimidated. The basic moves are simple to learn, and you’ll be able to put together a beginning dance in no time.
So, whether you want to dance for someone special, in front of a crowd, for a small group of friends, or just for your cat, Belly Dancing gives you the opportunity to gain self-confidence, explore the many unique aspects of your personality, escape from your everyday life, discover the rare beauty of your body, and connect with other women. What more could you want? Move into the mesmerizing light of Belly Dance and
come dance with us!!!
Chereefa's Belly Dance Classes
Begin
Thursday, January 14, 2010
This is your opportunity to give belly dance a try!
Bring your friends and co-workers!
For more information call
Chereefa 403 831-4123
