Genesee Community College is swinging into the fall semester with free belly dancing lessons. Offered on Sundays, starting Oct. 4 and running through Dec.19, the classes are free and open to the public.
Belly dancing classes are sponsored by the Global Education Committee and the Student Government Association of Genesee Community College.
The classes are offered in the Stuart Steiner Theatre, Dance Studio Room E214 at the Batavia Campus. Beginner's lessons run 2 to 3 p.m. Sundays, advanced lessons follow from 3 to 4 p.m..
Previous belly dancing experience is suggested for those attending the Advanced Lessons. Beginner's lessons teach the basic steps and how to combine them, while advanced classes focus more on choreography.
Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing. Classes are open enrollment; participants can start at any time and do not need to sign up.
Belly Dancing classes are taught by Genesee instructor and Director of Human Services, Connie Boyd. She has been dancing for about 34 years and has taught lessons on and off throughout that time. She reviews steps each week, therefore if a participant misses a class, they can pick up where they left off.
"There are many health benefits that can result from belly dancing," Boyd said. "It is great exercise; it's very aerobic and works your abdominal muscles. Besides having healthy outcomes, Belly Dancing is beautiful to watch, very self-expressive and there is great costuming! I encourage anyone to gather together a group of friends and attend a lesson to see what belly dancing is all about."
There's no class on Sunday Nov. 29. For further information please contact Nina Mortellaro at 585-343-0055 ext. 6228.
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