belly-dancing holiday and learning to belly-dance in Scotland

BELLY-DANCING FOR FITNESS

Belly-dancing for fitness is demonstrated and taught by Caroline Danso Winter, whose father is Ashanti (from Ghana) and mother is Russian. She has been a  performer and teacher for over ten years, teaching the activity locally and nationally and demonstrating at private, educational and corporate events. She has captivated audiences from all walks of life, including Hugh Grant and Queen Elizabeth.

Belly-dancing began as a hobby; she studied Egyptian-style dance under Lorna Gow (a star dancer based in Cairo) and trained with the world’s top dancers and choreographers from the UK, Europe and Egypt. 

Caroline draws her inspiration from her background and other cultural and holistic styles from around the world. She has also studied the Usui system of reiki. Her interest in dance is wide-ranging, and she has trained in different dance styles such as African, Street, Salsa, Fusion, Tango and Tribal and her dance style can encompass these. Caroline took a break from dancing to have her daughters Lilia and Anya, who, she hopes, will share her love of dancing as they grow up!

Dancing is a great way to get fit, rejuvenate yourself and be swept up in the fun of the activity.  Charleston, jive, line-dancing, and the zumba have taken the country by storm in the past, but they come and go with the fashion. Belly-dancing has survived from earliest times, because this is a dance for women by women, not Hollywood!  Express your feminine side alone or with other women. 

Belly-dancing was originally an exercise to prepare women for childbirth and it can do wonders for your figure, to realign your posture and regain self-confidence. You need no talent for dancing because Caroline’s captivating personality will carry you on a relaxing journey, reducing your anxieties and reaffirming your belief in yourself.

All you need for your belly-dancing retreat is you – open-minded and willing, in comfortable clothing e.g. leggings/loose trousers and scarf/sarong for hips, bare feet or socks. No previous experience necessary. An Egyptian coin belt will be supplied, and notes so that you can continue to belly-dance at home or seek out a class in your area!

To contact Caroline directly email dance@therealretreat.co.uk   

belly-dancing demonstrations and belly-dance residential courses i Scotland