Does anyone here dance for fitness?

[flamingyouth]

I just signed up for a belly dancing class. I've been wanting to take a dance class *forever* but my schedule would never allow it. Anyway, in this class, we have the option of wearing weight belts while dancing, which I'm sure would really make it a work out. Just curious if anyone else here dances.

I would also love to try hula and samba classes. :)

[MissMillie]

1. I've always wanted to learn how to tap dance

But it's going to have to wait a while.

[flamingyouth]

3. Hopefully you'll find the time soon

I know they offer tap at a lot of community centers, etc. :hi:

[Rainbowreflect]

2. I do, it is my favorite type of exercise.

I do belly dancing, hula dancing, strip tease dancing, & others.
I am not saying I am very good, but they are fun & a good workout.

[flamingyouth]

4. That's so cool

I've always wanted to learn to dance and don't know why I haven't until now. Probably due to my weird body issues.

Do you take classes or just practice at home? And if you do practice at home, do you have any good DVD/video recommendations? Thanks! :hi:

[Rainbowreflect]

5. I have taken some classes a long time ago.

Now I just work out to videos at home

For belly dancing I would recommend either.

www.goddesslife.com or www.fcbd.com

Here are some good hula videos.

http://stores.justaboutfitness.com/Search.bok?category=Hula+Dance

[flamingyouth]

7. Thanks, I'll check out those links!

:hi:

[ewagner]

6. Sort of like this?

[flamingyouth]

8. SNOOPY!

I love him! :D:D:D

[liontamer]

9. i take belly dance

I can't imagine doing it with a weight belt on though. Since you're just starting why not focus on dancing for technique, then once you have the basics down you can dance more intensely. Anything is a great work out if you're happy doing it for hours.

[flamingyouth]

10. I just started my first class yesterday

I really like it. It's me in there with 13- and 14-year-old girls (I'm 36). They are a lot of fun and it was great to work out with them yesterday.

We will do four weeks of class and then have the option of adding the belt later, which I think will be really intense. Just doing shimmies, figure eights and hip slides gave me a workout, and I've been doing Pilates and yoga for years. Feels great, though. :)

[Rising Phoenix]

11. I do stripteas dancing

Carmen Electra has a whole series of DVD's they are tons of fun. I also took a belly dancing class which does wonders for your obiques. Have fun!

[flamingyouth]

12. I LOVE bellydancing!

I have found my new fitness love, that's for sure. I'll check out the Carmen Electra DVDs - that also sounds great! :hi:

[Rainbowreflect]

13. I have her DVD set too. I love them.