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Lynda Tyrell, a resident of Georgetownis instructor of the class which began _ Apeil 13. She explained that belly dancing is common in â€" _ countries of the eastern world. She sited Turkey, Spain, Lehanon and Greece as examples and added that . every country has a slightly different version of the dance. . **Each country has added a little something of its own.~ she said. ‘Belly dancing is actually a means of self expression. You dance the steps you feel like dancing." â€" . torium at the Waterloo Famâ€" around the carpetedâ€"audiâ€" _ grace and self confidence." â€"â€" her classes small soâ€"sie can 4 b° at the torium at the Waterloo Famâ€" â€" «The classes will run for work on a oneâ€"toâ€"one basis MV.Ivac.m ily "Y" waiting for their. 10 weeks and each class is qiuum?nogu She enjoyed it so much that class to begin. Some were one hour in length. the most she allows in a she andâ€"five other: women standing in groups talking _ The first 10 minutes of class at one time.. > volunteered to take a trainâ€" while others circled the â€"each ¢lass are composed of _ The.students are urged to iNE course. Since then, she room practising waist and warmâ€"up . basics. During wear looseâ€"fitting clothing has ‘taught <in Hamilton, hip movements they had ‘this period Mrs. Tyrell has such as shorts or leotards. ~Stoney Creek, Gueiph, Gait, been taught the week beâ€"> the women running around The sashes around the hips Oakvillé: and Erin. She is fore. * _ the. auditorium, touching are to enable the student Presently teachingâ€" at the Their outfits included evâ€" their toes: and practising to become more aware of Kitchener Family "Y*" as erything from shorts and ..danee steps and exercises their hip movements. Anâ€" Well asthe Waterioo "Y"... jeans to exercising tights they have learned in prevâ€" other requirement is that _« j f and "swimsuits . and had . iousclasses. _ _ â€" the students have a veil. es through the YM. only one feature in common. . During the next half hour, This should be made from % w C A, and through the and swimsuits and had only one feature in common. Each woman wore a colored sash or fringe which was tied securely around her hips. Some of the sashes were made from old suit ties while others were elabâ€" orate homemade efforts made of silk and decorated with silver and gold glitter and matching belils. _ It .was the sashes that gave the nature of the class away. This was no ordinary fitness or gymnastics chass. This was a belly dancing class; the first to be of â€" fered in Waterloo. Mrs. Tyrell explained that belly dancing, or beledadi as it is cometimes called. was first used in the days of the Egyptian harems. The women performed this dance to get their husbands‘ attention. It was a talent that was later passed on to their daughters. Why do people want to revive this ancient dance form? Mrs. Tyvrell has been given a number of reasons by her students, with the most popular one being." that it is a fun way to exerâ€" cise." ‘‘Belly dancing teaches grace and coâ€"ordination,." said Mrs. Tyrell. ~It inâ€" creases . stamina and balâ€" ance and improves muscle tone and flexibility.~ In a course outline she wrote for her students, Mrs. Tyrell wrote that ~with advancement. the student dance steps and exercises they have learned in prevâ€" During the next half hour, the students are shown two to four new dance steps, deâ€" pending on the difficulty of each step and how quickly the class catches on. Some of the common dance steps include the basic walk, the cross step, the samba, the hip thrust, peacock, walk "and the camel walk. Hip slhdesg hip circles and rib cage slides are also comâ€" mon terms and arée used to describe turns. The. movement of . the arms is extremely importâ€" ant. Mrs. Tyréell explained. Basic arms. _ alternate arms, classic arms,. arm circles, side arms and figâ€" ure eight are terms used to describe the variety of arm _ movements ~which accompany the dance steps. For a ten minute period, the students are given a chance to use their dance steps and practice self expression as they combine what they have learned.AThe result is a great variety of dance routines. _ For the _ last five minâ€" utes the students are shown a number of relaxation exâ€" ercises. * All the dance steps, turns and arm movements are performed in time to the rythmic sounds of Middle Eastern music. Mrs. Tyrell uses her own recordings at the beginning ofâ€"the course but later on many of the students acquire their own records. They also trade with each other and share their music with the class. Two records Mrs. Tyrell highly â€" recommends for anyone interested are, The Art of Belly Dancing and The Joy of Belly Dancing. Both recordings are by George Abdo. **People of any age group can enjoy belly dancing,~ said Mrs. Tyrell. I have had pregnant women in my classes and people with arthritis. Naturally both had been given the doctor‘s perâ€" mission. I taught two classâ€" es of senior citizens in and relaxed and sometimes they can do a step that they â€"previously had a great deal of difficulty with,‘* she said. such as shorts or leotards: The sashes around the hips are to enable the student to become more aware ofâ€" graceful. 1t makes a big difference in the student as well," said Mrs. Tyrell. _ from two to three yards in length and 45 inches wide. The dancing instructor said that although she does not make a full costume a compuilsory _ requirement. many of_the students who make one doomuch better. For this reason she proâ€" vides her class with a patâ€" tern and gives them a choice. **"The material swaying against their legs makes Mrs, Tyreltâ€"is a good exâ€" ample of the advantages of belly dancing. The young mother of one child has lost 17 pounds and three inches off her waist since she started to â€"learn the dance a little over a year ago. Chamber has fire workshop A workshop on fire safeâ€" ty sponsored by the Waterâ€" loo Chamberâ€"of Commerce will be held June 24 at the Adult Recreation Centre; corner of King and Allen Streets. â€" _ The program will inclade live _ demonstrations _ of smoke detectors, fire exâ€" tinguishers and â€" aerosol bombs and a lecture on safety tips for safety in homes and. industries. It is being presented byâ€"the fire prevention bureau of the Waterloo Fire Departâ€" ment. The workshop will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. June 24. Admission is free but confirmation of attendâ€" ance should be registered with the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce. Tyreli says most stydents perform them at\home for their own â€"enjoyment .«and Crafts, Gym, Swim, Drama, Outings, Special events, Singing and Fun. 145 Lincoln Road Waterioo Waterioo Family $25.00css.. $60.00 $45.00 en $20.00 _ _\ SNEAKERS RR 4/)/ ifi ‘n SAM‘ICHES _ Enroliment is limited to 100 children per session * â€" L ®niiare. é“ a ) â€"# and Sherri Baier of Mitchell. . â€" the young skating duo who geve, France have been seâ€" Iected&:ythem dA are ing iation to repreceni%a‘dnatllw cow Skate in December. Cowan and Baier will be by Canadian dance teams of Susan Carscallen and Eric Gillies and Lorna of Toronto. Wighton and John Dowding 885â€"3500 The Camp operates for 9 oneâ€"week sesâ€" sions during June, July and August, beâ€" tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Mon. Thre Sat: Sunday 7 am. «1 p.m. . We beke French stitks, for 3 children per session sessions 1 and 6 due to Statutory Holidays