I've been taking belly dancing classes for a couple of years now. I love the movements, how it builds my core strength and makes me feel more comfortable with my jiggly bits. I really enjoy it, but I am horrible at it.
The biggest problem I have is the actual dancing. I can move my hips, but to accompany that movement with my arms or some sort of locomotion, and it starts falling apart. This class also uses finger cymbals, so I have to keep track of my hips, arms and legs and also keep track of the timing of the cymbals.
I think it has to do with my stance. When I stand I am like a tree rooted to the earth. Strong, capable of bending with the wind, but still staying firmly in place. I am trying to be light on my feet, but it is not really my nature. It is hard to pick up my feet and/or walk around on the balls of my feet. I tend to put my weight on my heels, keeping me grounded to the earth. This would be ideal if I were trying to learn Earthbending, but for belly dancing, not so much.
I am thinking that the next fitness activity I should try is Hung Gar Kung Fu, I like the idea of the strong steps and powerful movements. Then I could also pretend I was making big rocks come out of the earth and fly through the air.
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I always thought bellydancing would be fun but my hips just don't move like that. I have no rhythm or grace whatsoever. Earthbeding sounds more my speed.
I bet you do a mean 'Tree Pose' in the yoga. You should try pilates- most people do mat stuff but all the standing stuff relies on the kind of rooted balance you have and works your core through that. Plus, most people fall over which is always funny.
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