My name is Diana Godin. I have been studying Raks
                                                      
  Sharki (belly dance) since 1999. My mentors were Juliet
                                                      
  Raber and MaryEllen who are located here in the
                                                      
  south bay. My goal is to support,teach, and correct. I
                                                      
  am very proud to share this beautiful dance experience
                                                      
  with Cheers-Body and Mind.

                                                      
  Not only is belly fun! It is a healthy way to exercise. It
                                                      
  improves posture, muscle toning, and prevent back
                                                      
  pain. For those who decide to practice Raks Sharki
remember that holding your arms and shoulders aloft for a long period of time , is an important
element to the dance, even for beginners. Getting use to this will help you tone and perform arm
movements slowly and gracefully.

Guess how many calories you can burn by just belly dancing? 300 calories per hour!! Not to mention
the calories you've already burned through out the day. So, why wait? Come and join me in this
centuries old dance.

While listening to Middle Eastern music, let these body parts lead:
                                               Drums- Hips
                                               Violin- Shoulders
                                               Accordion-Chest
                                               Flute-Arms

Tips to remember before dancing: Posture, Core, Strength, & Repetition.