Shake that!

Those of you who either bellydance or just have an interest in it, probably know that this weekend is packed full of awesomeness because of Spirit of the Tribes

Those of you who don't know anything about bellydance should know that this is the largest tribal fusion dance fest on the East Coast. Tribal style and tribal fusion dancers are not your typically pink, shimmery, shiny belly dancers. They are more earthy, strong and may fuse bellydance with hip hop, industrial/gothic or international styles of dance. Basically it's just plain awesome. And two of my teachers will be performing. Alina and her crew from Lotus Dance Studio and Alicia of Bellycraft.

The only thing that stands in my way of a full weekend of pure bellydanceocity is the fact that I am also packing in a karate camp. Monday I will be broken. LoL.

I will leave you with some vids of my fantastic teachers:
Bellycraft


And Lotus (they are American Tribal Style, not fusion)

I like to do it Tribal Style

So I have a little bit of an addictive personality, and one of my obsessions is exercise. But I hate going to the gym because the smallest thing throws me off my routine, so I am constantly on the lookout for things I can do that are fun and keep my attention. One of my favorite things is Shotokan Karate and another is bellydance, in particular tribal fusion.

So after a year's absence I went back to my tribal class today and I am feeling it! Anyone who thinks dancing is not a workout has never taken Alicia's class. That's for damn sure. But even though I will probably be aching tomorrow I feel a hundred times better. I've been super stressed with work, apartment situation and money, so going and getting a break from my karate routine was definitely a good kick.

I think with this I'm going to try to chronicle other Miami activities to keep you interested and in shape. But first, a nice relaxing lavender bath to relax my poor muscles some...