F A Q ' s


  • What should I wear to Bellydance class? 
           Yoga pants, leggings, exercise/workout type attire, tank top, skirt.

  • What about shoes? 
           Barefoot, or a sandal that can easily move on the floor. An inexpensive and effective foot covering for dance, is a sock with the toes 
           and heel cut out of it. It needs to cover the ball of the foot. Or invest in a pair of split sole jazz shoes.

  • Do I need a coin scarf?
           It is not mandatory, however a hip scarf helps to emphasize and define the hip movements. We recommend having one.

  • Do I have to have any experience?  
           No, that's why we come to a class, to learn something new! We have 2 choices for beginners.
           Tribal Gypsy Style Improv - Level 1 Beginners on Tuesdays in Spring Hill and on Wednesdays in Brooksville.
           Free Belly Dance Class - Breakdown of the 5 basics on the last Tuesday of the month.

  • I am an experienced dancer. Can I come to the upper level classes?
          If you have never had any Tribal Improv classes or training, it is recommended that you attend the Level 1 Class, so that we can 
          assess your skill level together. Improv is very different from other types of belly dance.

  • Do I have to perform?
          No one is ever required or pressured in any way to perform. We do have performance opportunities for those folks who are 
          interested.

  • What ages are accepted?
          Our classes are geared toward adults. Exceptions can be made for older children over the age of 13 if they can show they are  
          responsible and can keep up and stay focused.

  • Am I too old?
          Absolutely not!  This style lends itself to any age level and body type. We have several women in their 70's who dance and perform 
          with us regularly. Our eldest dancer was into her 90's before she retired her dancing shoes.

  • What if I think I need to lose some weight first?                                                                                                                                                                      All the more reason to get started now! Belly dance will help you to tone your core muscles, and provide a vehicle for you to potentially shed some of those pounds.  It goes without saying however, that if you have serious health problems related to your weight, then we recommend consulting with your health care professional before taking up any exercise regimen.

  • Does Belly  Dance improve core strength?   
           Yes, it is one of the best core exercise regimens available, provided your instructor focuses on teaching from this aspect of the 
           dance.  It has the capacity to strengthen the abdominals, obliques, back and spinal muscles, glutes and so much more.

  • What are the general health benefits of Belly Dance?
          Bellydance increases your strength, stamina and overall flexibility. Because it works the entire body from fingertips to toes, it has the 
          capacity to literally tone and sculpt the entire body.  Belly Dance when done properly strengthens muscles overall, as well as vital 
          organs and tissue.  It tones all of the areas that women most want to work on: tummy, thighs, glutes, upper arms, and more. It is 
          very low impact to joints.
         
  • What is a typical class like?

          Classes typically start out with core focusing, warm up exercises that are easy to do and can be done at home to increase your 
          workout and overall stamina.  We then work out the arms and move into working with the zills. The bulk of the class is spent
          dancing, working on the 5 basic dance steps, and eventually learning to incorporate the core isolations we have worked on at the
          beginning of class into the dance steps.