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What is the best thing to wear to belly dancing classes?
I am beginning belly dancing classes and do not know what to wear. Please help…
I am chubby and do not want to bare my tummy as I have stretch marks from having a new baby.
I usually wear yoga pants with t-shirt type tops or crop tops with a hip sash, and sometimes a full, light-weight skirt. I tend to wear longer tops during winter and shorter ones during summer. Other dancers in our troupe often wear leotards, yoga pants, leggings, or bike shorts with similar tops. Some like to wear skirts, while others don’t usually wear them. It depends upon what we’re doing during a class, and sometimes just one’s mood. Most in our troupe wear hip sashes much of the time. I’ve occasionally used a shawl as a hip sash for a different look. You just want to make sure it’s not too long and that you’re able to tie it securely around your hips. Some fabrics may be slippery and don’t always stayed tied very well. Footwear depends upon the surface. Dancing barefoot is good, as it keeps you grounded. I usually wear half sole sandals, or foot thongs. http://www.discountdance.com/ has some and there are other sources. I like the barefoot look with them while they protect my feet on hazardous surfaces and from broken glass beads.
Whatever you choose to wear make sure that you are able to move easily and comfortably in it. You may feel self-conscious now, before you go to the class. Once you have been taking classes awhile, you may find that you are more comfortable with your body and opt for different types of practice outfits. Most belly dancers that I know are not waif-like at all. Many are quite full-figured. The dance can help you learn more about your body and become much more comfortable with it. I hope you enjoy your class.
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