Do I have to be a certain age to do belly dancing?
No. The beauty of belly dancing is that it is available to women of all ages. At Cinnamon Twist we encourage women to enjoy the benefits of belly dancing regardless of age, size, or cultural background.

What do I wear to class?
Wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move in such as leggings, yoga pants or stretchy track pants. Wear any kind of top you like – bare bellies are totally optional!  For your hips, bring a scarf – or a beaded/coined hip belt if you have one. Footwear: bare feet, socks, or Jazz shoes. Note: street shoes are strictly not permitted on the studio floor.

Do I have to show my belly?
No. You can wear whatever you like to belly dancing classes, although a form fitting top is best so that your instructor can check your technique. Bare bellies are totally optional!  

Do I need to have a big belly? Or do I have to be thin?
No, of course not! Bellies, just like people, come in all shapes and sizes. There is no ideal body type for belly dancing. In fact, at Cinnamon Twist whether you are round, lean, or somewhere in between, we encourage you to learn to love your wobbly bits!

Is belly dancing good exercise? Will it help me lose weight?
The answer is yes to both questions. Healthy eating in conjunction with belly dancing can most definitely help you lose weight. All Cinnamon Twist classes use belly dance movement that will increase your heart rate and strengthen your muscles and therefore help you burn calories. However, the main focus of our classes is on the dance itself, on improving technique, and learning about the traditions of these dances. The fitness gained from belly dancing is an added bonus!

I’m very unco-ordinated, will I be able to do belly dancing?
Belly dancing is a very grounded dance form. Most often it requires us to have our feet planted firmly on the ground – especially at beginner level. For many people this groundedness feels very natural and with practice, anyone can master the basics.