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Belly Dance Saturday at the University Museum
March 20, 2010
Join Habiba at the University Museum for a celebration of Belly Dance

Free Workshops and Performances

Click on University Museum site:
www.penn.museum/events-calendar/details/171-belly-dance-saturday.html

The Art of Belly Dance originated in Egypt and has spread around the globe as a performing art and an exciting way to exercise. Join International Belly Dance star Habiba as she teaches a class and performs this ancient dance form. Habiba will teach you to shimmy, undulate and glide. Learn the latest moves from Cairo. Find out surprising facts about this fascinating dance and try it out. Women all over the globe have taken to this dance and it flourishes today in Asia, Europe and the Americas as well as the Middle East.

This event is free but you must register at the Museum web site and choose the time of the workshop you want to attend. The workshops will be appropriate for all levels

There will be 3 workshops and performances:
12:30pm /1:30pm /2:30pm
Note: The Belly Dance Day workshops are a preview of Habiba’s upcoming six-week Belly Dance course at the Museum (see below).

March 30-May 4.
6:30-7:45pm

Habiba will teach a six week course in belly dance beginning March 30-April 4. Study one of the oldest documented dance forms in the awe-inspiring setting of the Lower Egyptian Gallery. Learn what it takes to be a belly dancer. All body types, ages and sizes are welcome. It is gentle on the back, knees and hips while it tones the core. Music and hip scarves will be on sale.

To register for workshops or the six week course:
www.penn.museum/events-calendar/details/171-belly-dance-saturday.html
Call: 215 925-5436 or email Habiba: habibaraqs@aol.com for further info.