Diane Frey

Fact #1.Belly dancing was an form a child preparation. Medical experts say that Bellydance is an excellent form of pre- and post-natal exercise that strengthens pelvic muscles, and increases blood circulation to help deliver more oxygen to the fetus.

Fact #2.Bellydancing is a family entertainment routine and not a performance to seduce men. It is performed at Middle Eastern weddings and birthday parties.

Fact #3.The origins of Bellydancing are highly debated. There are theories that the dance was formed as a birthing ritual or as a result of the migration of gypsy tribes.

Fact #4.World Bellydancing Day is the second Saturday of the month of May each year.

Fact #5.There are many styles of Bellydancing. The most popular styles would be Tribal, Egyptian, Turkish, and American Cabaret.

1.The movements done in bellydancing come naturally to the female body form unlike other dances that can even alter or deform the skeleton.

2.The natural movements done in bellydancing can help improve posture, relieve stress to the back, and tone muscles.

3.Being a weight bearing exercise, bellydancing can prevent osteoporosis and strengthen bones.

4.You can burn up to 300 calories per hour bellydancing.

5.Bellydancers have less intense menstrual cramps, easier digestion and experience easier childbirth than non Bellydancers due to the strengthening of the pelvic muscle groups and improvements of blood circulation.

If you’re a fat dancer, I want to follow you. 

If you believe that dance is for everyBODY, that size does not determine talent, I want to follow you. 

If you believe that dance can save lives and show people how strong and capable their bodies are at every size, I want to follow you.

Tell me about yourself. Post a picture when you reblog this post if you feel brave enough. Show the world how amazing you are.