The Beginner's Guide to Belly Dance: How to Start Your Journey Informed and Empowered (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780997315509)

Whether you have started belly dance classes or have yet to take the plunge, this book will help answer many of your questions, including:

"What are the benefits of belly dance and can I do it?"

"How do I find a class that's right for me?"

"Where does belly dance come from?"

"Can men belly dance? What about kids?

Master teacher and professional belly dancer, Katayoun Hutson, will guide you in making the most of your class experience:

Understand belly dance movement vocabulary

Identify musical and cultural terms

Find music suitable for belly dance

Differentiate belly dance styles

Much more, including a special section devoted to Persian Dance and Music

A great resource for teachers, too