Nazeem Allayl Belly Dance Studio

Elite '08

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Deanna J.

Atlanta, GA

Um, who knew belly dancing was so popular? Apparently not I. They have a ton of ongoing classes and they are superpacked out.

Women are obsessed with this stuff. Also apparently it's like the crack cocaine of dance classes - addiction comes easily. Many of the women in the class were on their 3rd or more time of taking a session - and they totally had the (slightly jealous here.) awesome 'belly dancing class' wardrobe to show it!

Speaking of wardrobe, if you even attempt to get through this class without buying any of the accessories (which will run you some cash), then you will have 'belly dancing skirt' envy. And it won't be as much fun. So go ahead, buy one of the pretty sashes at the front with the jingling coins. It's ok.

The first couple classes can be a bit hard to get through if you're expecting to immediately start shaking those hips. You won't get that until class 3 or so. But once you do, you will certainly feel (at least a 'lil bit) like a hotsexymama when you shake your hips.

Another beginner tip: yes, it's scary to show a very un-tanned, un-toned belly to the general public, but it really does help so you can see the movement of the 'muscles' (or soon to be 'muscles'?) as they move around. Plus, you'll be falling into peer pressure - I mean, everyone else is doin' it. So, again, go ahead. Bare that belly. It's all about stretching that comfort zone, people.

Costwise, the six week class we took ran $55, which was reasonable. Just make sure to get there early, or you may be stuck in the back row.

And no, don't bother checking.  There are no pictures on my profile with me showing any part of my stomach, thankyouverymuch.

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Elite '08

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nikki k.

Atlanta, GA

Located between Little 5 Points and Candler Park, this belly dancing studio is in a perfect spot to attract people who are a little more open-minded about jiggling their gut in front of others.

They have a studio where you can learn how to shake it in many different ways, but you can also rent their professional belly dancers for many events.  But no, guys, no bachelor parties!

I often almost run over the belly dancing students as they mill around the studio, waiting for it to open.  A friend of mine goes to class there every week and she loves it!  But she wears a tank top, she just imagines the jiggle.

And if you're willing to go and try it out, there's no way you won't be able to find this joint- there is a giant silhouette of a belly dancer painted on the side of the building.

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