Frequently asked questions

Bellydance is the western name for Raqs Sharqi, an ancient dance form from the Middle East. Traditionally a social dance done for and among women, today it is enjoyed and performed by all genders around the world.

Bellydance is natural to the body's skeletal and muscle structure, with movements emanating from the torso rather than the legs. Bellydance naturally tones and strengthens the muscles of the abdomen and pelvis, as well as the back, arms, and legs. Typical bellydance movements consist of chest isolations, pelvic isolations and shimmies, body undulations, shoulder rolls and accents, to name a few. 

You can take weekly in-person classes with Aimée at FitLife Studio (4528 Maple Ln SE Olympia, WA) Sundays 11-12pm. Also, Aimée frequently flies to Oahu, Hawaii, so you can book a private lesson with her there as well. Email aimeedance19@hotmail.com to register for Olympia classes or to book a private lesson in Olympia or on Oahu. 

Aimée's online studio contains 26+ on-demand tutorials and choreography classes. This is also the home of her very popular belly flutter tutorial video. Link to Aimée's online studio here: https://ko-fi.com/aimeebellydance/tiers