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Belly Dancing has changed my life in a way that was completely surprising for me. I started taking the classes for fun, but it has turned into something much more for me. I feel like I am getting more of a workout doing this than I ever have going to a gym. Your body is constantly in motion and I do believe every part of your body gets a complete workout. It is also never boring. It is challenging, both mentally and physically. You not only are able to lose weight and tone up, but you become more confident in yourself as a woman. I know for me I am more confident in myself than I was just a few short months ago. I have hid the inner woman and let motherhood take over my life. With these classes I know I can still be a mother but I can let that inner part of myself out. My classmates are an extension of my family and I am grateful for that everyday. We all joined these classes for different reasons, but we all come back to class for the same reason. We love it. I consider belly dancing a true work of art. When I watch Dami or Helene or Amber, I truly see how beautiful it is. There is a gracefulness there that I hope one day I will have. I know for a fact that I will continue on with my classes and keep progressing so I can one day be on stage in front of my family and friends without any embarrassment and truly feel like a beautiful woman that I should know I am. It will be nice to see that reflecting out of my family and hopefully they will be very proud of what I am doing for myself. This letter could go on for a few more pages but I am trying not to let this get out of hand. Dami, I just want to express my gratitude to you and my love and to let you know that as long as you continue with your classes I will be there waiting and eager to learn something new. I consider you a part of my family and should you need anything, I will gladly give. You will never truly know just how much you have helped me. I could tell you in words but I know there would be too many tears involved. Thank you! This is my personal testimony on why I started belly dancing. And will forever continue belly dancing. ~ Jeane Smith

I thought I was the last person who had any business trying to belly dance. I don’t have what mainstream America would call a “perfect body.” In reality I am short and overweight. I thought I was destined to sit in the audience and quietly wish I was the graceful beauty on stage. Unfortunately I lacked the confidence in myself to even stick my head through the stage curtains. Thank goodness I caved into the peer pressure from a dear friend and signed up to take belly dancing lessons. I wasn’t the only full-figured woman in the class! Women of all different shapes, sizes and ages were standing side by side dancing! And we all looked fabulous! After a year of lessons I had to opportunity to perform, and I loved it! The audience was so receptive, my dance sisters were so supportive and the feeling was indescribable! The obvious benefits are the exercise and weight loss. (And believe me if you stick with it and practice you will lose inches and pounds!) But belly dancing has brought me so much more. Belly dancing is so much fun! The work is challenging but I love every minute of it! I am a part of something beautiful and timeless. It makes me feel comfortable in my body and proud of my accomplishments. The friendships I have formed are priceless. There is always an ample amount of encouragement and praise. These are women I can laugh and cry with, and I never would have met these wonderful women had we not all shared the same interest and love of this beautiful art form. I am proud to tell everyone I AM A BELLY DANCER! ~ Jennifer