by raizel | May 29, 2008 | Benefits of dancing
Does Belly Dancing Burn Fat? Regular cardio workouts at least four times a week for a minimum of 30 minutes of sustained vigorous, low impact exercise will alter the body’s BMI (basic metabolic index). In other words, dance, shimmy, do traveling moves and step...
by raizel | May 29, 2008 | Benefits of dancing
Why has Belly dance steadily gained popularity as the new fitness solution for busy women? The most important factor in sustaining an exercise program is the ‘fun factor’; Belly dancing comes with great music, exciting moves, noisy coin belts and its own...
by raizel | May 29, 2008 | Styles & Origins
A Greek origin of bellydance, Chifteteli or Tsifteteli is a Turkish word, which originally means “double strings”. History of Chifteteli It was mainly brought to Greece by the Asia Minor Greeks, who had to leave their home towns and go over to Greece...
by raizel | May 16, 2008 | Mission
5th Element is set-up in recognition of the growing belly dance interest. We hope to provide 5th Element as a platform for dancers at all levels and styles to share their belly dancing experience, learn, grow, encourage and support one another. Why 5th Element? As...
by raizel | May 10, 2008 | Bellydance Beginnings, Benefits of dancing
I have had two people I know recently describe belly dancing to me as “life-changing.” I have to agree. I certainly know that it has changed my life. I was only going to take a term of classes. I was introduced by a friend, and went along with another...
