Ravenhairedbellydancer
New member
Hi, I am new to bellydance and so far I am studying from a DVD and online,, I have learned a great deal and I'll be starting classes at Serena Stuidos in a month or so,, anyway I have a little problem and its making me afraid to even practice anymore, I have a pronounced swayback( my lower back swoops way in b4 my butt) and i know this is the opposite of proper posture for bellydance. My swayback is something racial( im of mixed race including african), and not a "condition". I was wondering , is it even a good idea to attempt bellydance with a swayback?( it can damage the sciatic nerve) or is it ok so long as i "tuck" my pelvis. For me "tucking" feels so unnatural becuz its so natural to me to have my butt erect? should i just wait till class and see what the instructor thinks or am i being overcautious? any advice will be appreciated ,, THanX