Hi, welcome to my Belly Dance Divas website:

Oriental dance (the correct name for belly dancing) did not originate as a dance of seduction. For centuries, the role of Oriental dance in Middle Eastern society has been that of a folk dance enjoyed at special occasions by men, women, and children.

We all wish that we could just find the person who started this nonsense about women having to have a flat stomach, large breasts, no flaws, and could magically squeeze into a size extra small. What rubbish!

We must remember that each of our bodies are unique, all move in special ways and have their own beauty and that Belly Dance will not only empower you to feel beautiful on the inside, but on the outside as well from the young age of 6 right through to 60… and over!

Belly Dancing offers many forms of exercise, including reduced risks for developing heart conditions and diabetes, reduced levels of cholesterol in the blood, and higher levels of fitness, flexibility, relaxation and not to mention fun, fun, fun and the costumes and accessories are not only fun to dress up in but make you feel like a true beautiful Goddess letting go of all you inhibitions and increasing your self image. Now you can also shop and buy things that you otherwise would not have bought on any other ordinary day.

Teaching for over 3 years now, my style is primarily Turkish belly dance because I enjoy the vibey and lively movements associated to it as it not only dazzles and amazes your audience members but also gives you a great exercise workout.

I have also been influenced by the westernized American Cabaret Belly Dance style which is also lively and the use of props is very prevalent. I have also had training in the Egyptian Belly Dance style and have added Tribal Belly Dance to the Belly Dance curriculum for a taste of something completely different.

I feel that you should not be restricted to a specific dance style and are open to develop your own, either by sticking to a specific or having a mixture of styles, which gives a great variety for yourself as an individual as well as variance in your performance.

I strive to give my students the best in every class that they attend and never hold any one back. I hold a high standard in my teaching ethics and modules and I encourage everyone attending my school to discover what it is that they are truly aspiring towards and to help them achieve their aspirations, whether it is to become a professional performer or if aspire to start teaching.

Belly Dance Divas are also associated to Funky Temple who offers the service of catering and décor. After all, what is a function without food?

Belly dancing improves self image and a renewed enthusiasm and vigor for life for all women (and men!) of all ages. One thing I can guarantee is that Belly dancing is a life-changing enthusiasm for all who practice it and the sense of beauty, grace, control, and strength which it encourages, can help transform people with insecurities into more confident and self expressing belly dancing Goddesses.

So come on and try out a class with me, you won’t be disappointed.

See you soon!

Love and Shimmies
Amanda