Is belly dancing a good workout?

Supposedly yes, if you do it right. Maybe get a training DVD? Sounds like fun to me, I have always wanted to learn to belly dance.

denisse3:

Is belly dancing a good workout?

i've neard that it's supposed to be a pretty good workout. i've always wanted to try it. i think i may check into getting some videos or dvd's on belly dancing.

Is belly dancing a good workout?

Definately yes.  I have been dancing for 10 years.

It's a lot of fun and I love getting dressed for class.

Another side effect is an improved self esteem.  I take a local class through my community classes with a great teacher.  Sohaila's basics to belly dancing [videorecording] Here is a tape by my teacher.

If you want to give it a try without spending money, go to your local library and see what tapes they have that you can borrow.  This way you can test drive it.

Terri

Another good book and video for belly dancing is The Way of the Belly by Veena and Neena Bidasha.

Terri

 Belly dancing is an excellent workout!  I have been belly dancing for about a year.  I started in home using comcast on demand bellydance workouts...but it didnt click until I decided to sign up for local classes with a great instructor (Shazaar).

Classes are fun!  I highly recommend looking into a class near you!

Marna

I have started belly dancing in the past month.  One of my roommates has been teaching me.  Over the weekend i got a tape and boy are my hamstrings and obliques sore!  I am going to try to take a class in the fall. I love it.  Lots of fun and you feel great!