Shimmy and groove with nonstop bellydance intervals of fast and slow rhythms fit for a goddess. This class incorporates belly dance, global rhythms, and other dance inspired movements that are introduced and repeated at various tempos and intensity to create an exotic, fun and challenging workout and/or choreography sequence that will heat up the room. Be prepared to move your hips, work your core, expend some energy and 'glisten' from this workout that will allow you to practice bellydance steps, combinations and technique while incorporating fitness exercises and core conditioning techniques inspired by Yoga and Pilates for an effective workout.
Our signature Bellydance Core classes are designed to enhance your fitness routine with fun, functional, invigorating and effective movements based on traditional middle eastern dance, exercise guidelines and biomechanical safety to increase flexibility and muscular balance; strengthen the core and relieve spinal pressure for stable posture; improve coordination; develop a more toned/defined midsection and a stronger, "pain-free" back; improve/maintain cardiovascular health and burn calories!
Classes integrate the concept of fluidity, grace, breath, core strength, flexibility, and muscular endurance to experience a complimentary fusion for an enjoyable mind/body class for a refreshing total body workout suitable for all levels - unique, fun and will help you reduce stress in a different way with movements that will open and stretch the body. No dance experience necessary. Although low-impact workouts, they are effective workouts that will burn calories with high and low intervals of dance, isolations and exercise intensity. All shapes, sizes and activity levels welcome. Bellydance hip scarves are available for purchase at most classes and events. Refer to schedule for times, locations and availability for private lessons.
"It was so much fun and I felt like I got a great wokout!" "Liked everything - really fun and enjoyable. Great music! Was unexpectedly a fantastic workout!"
Sample Playlist
Keef Trouhi by Issa Ghandour Chicky by Oojami Salaam Alaikoun by Saad Wings Over Cairo by Ahmed Qawala Ala Mein by Amina Rabat by Beats Antique No Gravity by Galactic Caravan Ashouk Uyoum by Hoda
Mumbai Revisited by Issam Houshan Sabah Bellydance by Ahmed Sarhan Abdel Khader by Tres Mundos Saidi Song by Turbo Tabla Marsoul el Hob by Hasna Hoboussou by Hakim Ah W Nous by Nancy Ajram Celibataire by Cheba Maria
Discovered by Beats Antique Ya Allah Saidi by Noraniza Idris Turkish Delight by Harem Law Oult by Baha's El Kafy Rim Lachoua by Cheb Mami Mafeesh Marrah by Shereen Zai Elsukar by Diana
STEPS TO BETTER HEALTH
Maybe you've heard the recent guidelines about walking 10,000 steps per day. Adding steps has many health benefits: cardiovascular endurance, weight loss, increased energy, etc. Studies suggest that walking 10,000 steps a day is enough activity for weight management. With an increasing number of Americans having office jobs, long daily commutes and numerous demands on their time, many have fallen into a sedentary lifestyle. For many living a sedentary lifestyle (just living and working), they may only walk 1,000-3,000 steps per day. It is nearly impossible for us to get in 10,000 steps in a day without intentionally going out for a walk and/or engaging in other forms of exercise.
Exercise data indicates that people who go for 30-minute walks don't reach 10,000 steps per day, and walking a few thousand steps a few times per week just isn't enough to get you locked into a new fitness routine. Also, when people commit to 60-minute walks, it's much easier to find an excuse not to do it, as it can be difficult to find such a large block of time together or it can seem like a daunting task. However, add a 50-60 minute Bootcamp class, Zumba class, Bellydance class or Sole Sisters activity and you'll reach you goal much quicker in a fun, yet challenging and creative way.....in addition to reaping the benefits of increased endurance and muscle tone. So, you might wonder, how far is 10,000 steps anyway? The average person's stride length is approximately 2.5 feet long. That means it takes about 2,000 steps to walk one mile, and 10,000 steps is about 5 miles. A reasonable goal for most people, is to increase average daily steps each week by 500 per day until they can easily average 10,000 steps per day. By committing to walking 10,000 steps, you commit to creating and maintaining a healthier lifestyle.
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Heart Association (AHA) updated physical activity guidelines for healthy adults under age 65 are as follows:
- Do moderately intense cardio 30 minutes a day, five days a week OR Do vigorously intense cardio 20 minutes a day, 3 days a week AND 8-10 strength training exercises, 8 to 12 repetitions of each exercise twice a week.
Moderate-intensity physical activity means working hard enough to raise your heart rate and break a sweat, yet still be able to carry on a conversation. It should be noted that to lose weight or maintain weight loss, 60 to 90 minutes of physical activity may be necessary. The 30-minute recommendation is for the average healthy adult to maintain health and reduce the risk for chronic disease.
