Belly dancing class entices students
Issue date: 8/30/07 Section: Culture
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"Having a big body gives you more to shake." she said. "In belly dancing, it's refreshing to have an exercise regimen that works with your body, not against it."
"I'd be very excited about taking this kind of dance," said Brianna King, a freshman from Hixson, Tenn., who has been a ballerina for years.
King said you don't have to stretch for hours every day, wear painful shoes or have a fat free 5'4'' frame to belly dance. King said she views belly dancing as a way for serious dancers to appreciate a fresh approach to their career, while others can find a fascinating new hobby.
Jessica Kozelichki, a sophomore from South Pittsburg, Tenn., agrees with King. "I took belly dancing at the University of Evansville, and totally loved it. I transferred this semester and it makes me feel more at home to have the option of this class at UTC as well," Kozelichki said.
Galloway said the non-judgmental attitude is part of what makes belly dancing so unique.
Galloway said the practice also offers self-esteem benefits. Galloway said it is not about the dance moves, or loving or hating your body.
Babb-Cheshul said the dance is definitely athletic and strenuous, but comes naturally to the female body.
The class is offered on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9 a.m., as HHP 199 section 2.
"I'd be very excited about taking this kind of dance," said Brianna King, a freshman from Hixson, Tenn., who has been a ballerina for years.
King said you don't have to stretch for hours every day, wear painful shoes or have a fat free 5'4'' frame to belly dance. King said she views belly dancing as a way for serious dancers to appreciate a fresh approach to their career, while others can find a fascinating new hobby.
Jessica Kozelichki, a sophomore from South Pittsburg, Tenn., agrees with King. "I took belly dancing at the University of Evansville, and totally loved it. I transferred this semester and it makes me feel more at home to have the option of this class at UTC as well," Kozelichki said.
Galloway said the non-judgmental attitude is part of what makes belly dancing so unique.
Galloway said the practice also offers self-esteem benefits. Galloway said it is not about the dance moves, or loving or hating your body.
Babb-Cheshul said the dance is definitely athletic and strenuous, but comes naturally to the female body.
The class is offered on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9 a.m., as HHP 199 section 2.
