Although I am not new to belly dancing, Studio Booseh has rekindled that fire I once had in my belly for this beautiful dance. I stopped taking belly dance lessons about 9 years ago, because I forgot how much I enjoyed it and the overall benefits belly dancing provided to my health and mood. However, after only three weeks at Studio Booseh, I've already noticed an immediate change in my posture and my confidence. And, these immediate benefits are only the beginning.
I attend Souzan Mill's cardio belly barre class twice a week and Sepi's belly dance beginner classes on Wednesday evenings. Souzan Mills, the founder of Studio Booseh, started belly dancing right around the time she learned how to walk. Or so it seems, because Souzan truly knows her craft and this reflects in her instruction. She is a certified personal trainer, is very patient with all of her students, and makes belly dancing truly enjoyable.
Sepi's class teaches belly dance beginners the fundamentals of hip drops, rolls, pivots, circles, figure eights, snakes arms, and shimmies. Her class is small, so it feels like personal instruction. This is really good, because Sepi can really pay attention to your posture and movements, which is key to your success. Knowing proper posture and dance movements are very important in belly dancing and necessary for you to become more balanced and poised. I also recommend belly dance beginners to try Sepi's class before you attend Souzan's cardio belly barre class, because Souzan's class attracts students with mixed levels of experience. Therefore, Souzan cannot spend as much one-on-one time with her belly dance beginners. One evening with Sepi was enough for me to try cardio belly barre with enough confidence to keep up. However, regardless, you are still welcomed to attend Souzan's class if you are new, and she does also offer private instruction.
There are two other classes at Studio Booseh: belly dance technique intermediate/advanced, and Zumba. I have not had a chance to attend these classes personally, but I hear wonderful things about them as well.
Finally, anyone can enjoy the benefits of belly dancing since it is appropriate for all ages, and it is a weight-bearing dance form (since you are always on your feet). Belly dancing tones your muscles, improves posture, and helps prevent back pain and osteoporosis. In the past, I learned a form of American tribal style; I believe Souzan and Sepi teach a combination of Egyptian and Turkish styles. Souzan's Tuesday night and Saturday cardio belly barre class combines pilates, belly dancing, and barre work.
For a monthly membership at a reasonable price, you can explore all of the classes anytime you want. Personally, I find it is better to exercise in groups than to go to a gym and work out alone. This keeps me more motivated. Also, if you are coming from work and need to change your clothing before class, the studio has a very clean bathroom located inside.
As for the students at Studio Booseh? Well, they are all friendly, no one is treated as an outsider, and everyone is greeted with a smile! read more