Missybell
New member
Hiya,
My name is Jess, I'm 24 and from NSW, Australia. It's so wonderful to find this community, I discovered these forums by following a link from a blog promoted in a newsletter sent out from a store that I bought my first coin scarf from - what a find!
I've been bellydancing for just over a year and can't begin to describe how wonderful it makes me feel. I found a flyer for a local class while getting lunch in a sandwich shop one day and it took about 6 months to call up and join a class. From the very first lesson I knew I was going to love it, the dancing itself is great for exercise as well as relaxing and having some time out for myself, but more so the positive attitudes and inclusion of women of all ages, sizes, backgrounds and experiences is a great thing to be a part of.
I've performed in a beginners group dance at a half year dance school halfa, and the intermediate group dance at our end of year harem night which were both great introductions to getting up on stage in front of a friendly bunch. Just recently I took part in my first public performance at a local Folk Festival in group performances again and it's so encouraging to feel confident doing that, especially with the support of my teacher and new friends from the school.
Anyway, can't wait to talk all things bellydance with you all. Till then take care.
My name is Jess, I'm 24 and from NSW, Australia. It's so wonderful to find this community, I discovered these forums by following a link from a blog promoted in a newsletter sent out from a store that I bought my first coin scarf from - what a find!
I've been bellydancing for just over a year and can't begin to describe how wonderful it makes me feel. I found a flyer for a local class while getting lunch in a sandwich shop one day and it took about 6 months to call up and join a class. From the very first lesson I knew I was going to love it, the dancing itself is great for exercise as well as relaxing and having some time out for myself, but more so the positive attitudes and inclusion of women of all ages, sizes, backgrounds and experiences is a great thing to be a part of.
I've performed in a beginners group dance at a half year dance school halfa, and the intermediate group dance at our end of year harem night which were both great introductions to getting up on stage in front of a friendly bunch. Just recently I took part in my first public performance at a local Folk Festival in group performances again and it's so encouraging to feel confident doing that, especially with the support of my teacher and new friends from the school.
Anyway, can't wait to talk all things bellydance with you all. Till then take care.