Bellydancing with the Family

As something "new" for 2007, a Tanada Bellydancing Sisterhood of the East was formed -- members are: Trixie (the instigator), Bambi (flaunting it in the photo at right), Marites & Trina (sisters & fellow cousins), and me (the new girl). Though none of us has the intention of "jiggling" professionally, we do try to take it seriously (giggle). Imagine our talented Filipino "DI" [dance instructor] -- yes, he's gay -- slavedriving us with “Continue!” “Louder!” and “Push!” as we do hoopless hula hoop moves to the pulsating rhythms of Pussycat Girls and Shakira. After much sweating and wondering if we might dislodge a hip from its socket, we get to 'cool down' to 1970s & 80s songs like "Do the Hustle" and "I Wanna Dance with Somebody." Fun aside - it is a good way to exercise your Abs.