Never tried belly dancing, and randomly won a holiday contest in Egypt… My friends and family swear I'm good - should I actually take real classes?..
Hey everyone!
I’m completely new here and have zero dance background, so I’m looking for some honest advice from people who actually know what they’re doing.
I was recently on holiday in Egypt and impulsively entered a casual, improv belly dance contest at our resort. To my (and my husband’s!) surprise, I actually won, and the crowd seemed to really cheer me on.
Ever since we got back, my friends and family haven't stopped hyping me up. They keep telling me I have a natural predisposition and that I absolutely have to start doing this for real. But of course they love me, so I'm taking their compliments with a grain of salt.
I had so much fun doing it and really felt a connection to the music, but I know how much insane technique and respect goes into actual belly dancing. I don't want to let holiday hype go to my head, but it really made me wonder if I should look into proper classes.
Has anyone else started out because of a random moment like this? Is it worth taking the plunge and signing up for a beginner class?
Would love to hear your thoughts!