Soul of the Goddess Bellydance

Each series will consist of 5 classes and will incorporate the qualities and energies of the deity or element. Classes will be dedicated to goddesses, gods, the sun, the moon, planets, earth, air, fire and water. We will also offer classes dedicated to the holidays (Sabbats on the Wheel of the Year) that these many symbols represent such as Yule, Imbolc, solstices, etc. Each series will teach techniques and steps that by the end of the 5 week course, will be a fully choreographed routine dance.

Many experts believe that belly dance is one of the oldest forms of dance. It may be dated back as far as 17,000 years ago as a fertility ritual. It also began as preparation to ease the pain of childbirth in the ancient Middle East. Traces of it can be found up to 6,000 years ago, in some pagan societies, who used to worship a feminine deity. The term “belly dance” is believed to have come from a French term (danse du ventre) meaning “dance of the stomach.”

Belly dance became popular in the 1970’s when women were becoming more liberated and free. It is associated with spirituality and feminine empowerment. It has evolved into a cultural, sensual and exotic form of entertainment and socialization. Belly dancing is not limited to any age or body shape! Movements of the torso, isolation of the hips and the use of core muscles make it an excellent form of fitness!

First Class:
November 5th 7pm
Goddess Brigid
*registration now open

$99.00 + h.s.t for 5 class series

Some of the other Goddesses and Gods we will explore:
Venus/Aphrodite
Freya
Isis
Gaia
Cerridwen
Artemis
Diana
Arianrhod
Rhiannon
Kali
Hecate
The Morrighan
Pele
Lilith
Cernunnos
Pan
Hates
Odin
Loki
Thor
Apollo
***and many, many more!