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Wisteria's Autumn Fires
October 16 - 19, 2008
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Misconceptions of Belly Dancing as a Vegas experience or even strip-tease type dancing are deteriorating as this special art becomes even more mainstream with health clubs and gyms offering classes throughout the USA. The dance itself is one of the most ancient forms of movement, used during rituals and celebrations. It was used during births by women encouraging a woman in labor to move a particular way for comfort, releasing pressure, or to help wedge a baby through the birth canal. Most often this form of dance was reserved for only women in the company of only women.
Through the years various forms of dance from different cultures have overlapped, although there remains distinctions in specific movements that can be described by there roots. Sharing in Belly Dancing is an opportunity to culturally open hearts, bodies and minds to unaccustomed rhythms and movement. It is also about empowering women to appreciate their bodies through a dance that celebrates the womanly form- no matter what shape or size. In fact, it is intended to bring women closer to themselves. Anoushka has been studying the art of belly dance extensively for eight years now, performing professionally for 4 years and teaching for 3 years. She has had formal instruction in traditional Egyptian, Syrian, Turkish, and American Tribal Style dance, along with various interpretations by nearly 30 instructors who have touched her dance soul. Workshops Henna/ Mehndi Workshop will teach ingredients, how to mix your own henna paste, application and Tattoos!!!! Only temporary (up to 3 weeks), wash hands and wear comfortable clothing- your paste will need to remain on for at least 5 hours! Henna Artist Ellie Olin has been working with Henna, or Mehndi, for more than 10 years in the Athens, Ohio area.
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