PED-142: Belly Dance Basics

This course is an introduction to Middle Eastern dance, also known as belly dance. Through physical instruction, discussion, reflection, and video investigation, we will examine and perform the various movements that make up belly dance. The course will be offered as a physical education course with intellectual background on belly dance throughout the world. Activities will orient students to the concepts, history, and current state of belly dancing. Class meets 75 minutes a week for 16 weeks. Bare bellies and performing in front of a group are not required. Women of all shapes and sizes are welcome!