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Belledi Dance Teacher Shares History and Benefits
Lorene Ledom, known as Woody, promotes Beledi belly dancing as an art form with roots in 19th century Middle Eastern performance. She links the dance to cultural history, costume, social classes, and health benefits, noting that belly dancing offers graceful movement, physical fitness, and personal enjoyment for diverse ages and backgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorene Ledom
Lorene
Woody
Middle East
New York
Julie Russo Mishkin
Marta Schill
Nejat
Lawrence
Chicago
West Coast
Alexander the Great
Thais
Ottawa
Youth Center
Fran Schmoe
Woody Ledom
Brenda O'Hara