 The
way belly dance came into my life was really quite casual. At the
time, I had no idea how important belly dance and my troupe sisters would
become in my life. It all started when I was standing in line for
a movie with my friend Lexi, when she turned to me and said that there
was this woman (Quinn) she worked with who was teaching a small bellydance
class, and that she was going to give it a try. Lexi asked me if
I'd like to do it with her, and I said something like, "What the heck,
I'll try it for a week or so, it could be fun."
That was nearly nine years ago. Belly dance turned
out to be more than fun. Through belly dance I have made many new
friends, gained self confidence, and new reverence and respect for my and
other women's bodies. Belly dance has taught me to love my body--
not only for what it looks like, but also for what it can do.
--Kari H |
