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A contemporary form of funky belly dance called Urban Gypsy Belly Dance. Specifically a Non Competitive Tribal style of dance with a group emphasis - like a village Celebration with everyone feeling they can take part.

Popularity
We have 3 nice venues in Manchester and we are the pioneers of the new style of belly dance called Urban Gypsy belly dance. All hugely popular with classes averaging around 50 people per session

Location
The venues are located in easy to find locations in South Manchester. There are 3 venues and please see web site for details and times

Age
Young children with adults are welcome all the way to Grannies.

Ability
No dancing experience is necessary, and there is definitely no need to have the belly for it?. You don't have to look or dress a certain way to dance well or to enjoy yourself

Description
Tribal belly dancing is lively and uplifting, and can be anything from a form of exercise to a passion. So you can come to the classes to exercise and simply have fun and make friends or to make it a life passion. A contemporary form of funky belly dance called Urban Gypsy Belly Dance. Something for everyone and is really the ultimate all inclusive and fun activity. A celebratory and easy to learn style that you will love!

Dedication
The classes are open to newcomers all the time. So you are free to just come along and join in the Party which is what most people do. If you wish to pursue the dance further we have our intermediate classes and workshops held at least once a month. You can also eventually perform in fabulous festivals in our performance group the Urban Gypsies.

Potential
Personal Satisfaction is the reason most people come to our classes. Now a sizable number of people also see the dance as a chance to perform in public at really nice festivals and have so much fun in doing so.

Closely Related Activities
A lot of people see costuming as a major part of it. The ability to make yourself look beautiful no matter what your age or size is a strong attraction. Belly dancing is also known as Raqs Sharqui.

Cost
Costs are simply cost of the classes that vary from £3.50 to £4 per class and they last just over an hour

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

Energy

Arms

Legs

Sight

Hearing

Speech

Learning

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