My Bellydance Performance at Over 8 Months Pregnant!

With about three weeks to go until my due date, I danced at Tummy Tuesday, a bellydance showcase held here in Richmond, VA every last Tuesday of the month at Positive Vibe Cafe. I’ve been taking classes at Illumination Dance Studio, with Khalima, Johara, and Reina for over a year now, around 4.5 hours of dance classes a week, and I wish I could do more! I can’t think of a more enjoyable form of exercise. I think it’s especially worthwhile if, like me, you’re an athlete that wants grace and muscle control in addition to power as it will certainly give you that!

This performance was the culmination of a couple of months of rehearsals and many semesters of study with Reina Vizcaya, my teacher – she even guided me in putting together my first solo choreography. The dance, performed by myself, Reina, and fellow student Laura Faith Stevens,  tells the story of a woman’s journey from maiden to mother – I hope you enjoy it! And if you find yourself inspired, a new session of classes is beginning at Illumination next week (including a prenatal bellydance class) and yes, even though I’m due in a few weeks, I’ll be signing up as well!