Dancing Through Life

Inspiration for a Dancing Lifestyle

Bellydance is more than a fitness fad or exhibition for stage and screen.
It is an ancient way of "Dancing Through Life".

A dancing life is a lifestyle full of beauty, grace and celebration.
Read and Savor these poems (adapted from Robin DeDanaan).
Post them on your fridge.
Let them remind you of the beauty that surrounds you.
Let them inspire you to create the lifestyle of your dreams!

photo courtesy of Wribs

Belly Dance Through Life

Everyone, Everyday, Everywhere

Bringing dance into every day takes life out of the "mundane" and "ordinary", and into the "sweet", "divine" and "joyful". Bringing everyday life into dance, makes it real and honest, instead of empty and abstract.

Life is a Beautiful Dance. Bring dance to Life.

photo courtesy of Mogmismo

Your Body is the Temple
of Your Soul - Honor and Adorn It

Lifestyle for Women

luxurious make-up (perhaps real kohl)
shiny, red lipstick

tousled hair
going barefoot

dangly earrings
bangly anklets
serpentine bracelets circling arms
bobbly rings
jingly coin belts

photo courtesy of Alfredo Neto

belly chains
belly button rings (clip-ons work)
tattooes (temporary or real)
body glitter
slinky dress
flowing skirts
billowing blouses
fringed scarves
sarongs
grecian sandals

A Woman in Her Glory!

photo courtesy of Eleda

Do Life Gloriously - Dance Through the Day

Say: 'Dancing is My Life!'

photo courtesy of TravelHo

Play sensuous music
Be moved by the Sounds
Relish the beauty of your Movement
Seek rapture

Practice posture in line-ups
Roll your chest and shoulders in the car
Shimmy at the kitchen sink
Sway and undulate on the phone
Circle your hips while you brush your teeth
Ripple your hands and spine lying in bed

Revel in the texture of a silk veil,
The fragrance of candles and incense,
The swish of your hips
Bellydance everywhere you are

Your Home is a Sanctuary

Think: home spa, retreat, luxurious, serenity

Adornment in every room!

pleasing textures
delightful scents
lush colors
flowers and rose petals
mysterious candlelight
massage oil

funky rugs
mosquito nets
shimmering, sheer curtains
exotic pillows for sitting and laying
(kids love them too!)

photo courtesy of Decor8

Mother Nature Beckons You to Dance....

Life is Dancing

Music is Everywhere

the rhythm and roar of the waves
the sigh of the wind
the rustle of leaves
babbling brooks

a child's laughter
your lover's heartbeat
the impulse of your breath

Nature Teaches and Guides

In the swoop & glide of birds
the ripple of grass
the waving of trees

In the shifting clouds
the drifting snowflakes
the sway of the boughs in the breeze

In the flicker of fire
the spiraling smoke
the slithering, snake-like streams

Follow Nature as the Master of Movement!

Dance is in Your Senses

Rose by It's Greg

The taste of...

chocolate truffles melting in your mouth
cinnamon dust on whipped cream
the dew of a rose on your lips
sun-warmed strawberries
the salt of tears on your lover's skin

Mmm! - let the sweetness of Life awaken & arouse you!

The smell of...

wild roses
newly peeled oranges
sugar-snapped peas
cherry blossoms and lilacs in spring
soft, fresh rain
baking apple muffins and cinnamon buns
morning coffee
a sleepy baby

Oh! - swirl in the fragrance of Life!

The feel of...

soft, warm sand in your toes
cool, dewy grass under your belly
cool mist on your lashes
clean baby bums
suntan lotion on strong shoulders
the plunge of hot, soapy water
warm, woolen shawls and mittens
firelight seeping into your bones

massage oil on your legs
cheek to cheek with a loved one
fingers entangled in wild curls
silky nighties for bed

snuggly puppies and kittens
angel wings that enfold your sorrows
the kiss of sun & stars
holding, hugging, curling-up cuddling

Ah! - Let this be the Touch of Life!

"Tree Hug" courtesy of Diana

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