YWCA Offers Belly Dancing Classes

KNOXVILLE- To assist with fulfilling New Year's resolutions, the YWCA is adding a belly dancing class to its Club W schedule. Belly dancing will be offered Wednesdays from 5pm-6pm and Fridays from 5:30pm-6:30pm.

The health benefits of belly dancing include improved posture and muscle tone, weight loss, stress reduction, and even preparation for child birth. Belly dancers can burn up to 300 calories per hour. Most importantly it is a fun and healthy way to exercise.

Club W carries out the YWCA's mission by providing an affordable health and fitness program to women and their families. Club W is open to everyone, regardless of sex, race, income, or ability. Club W is $40 for a year membership which offers discounted class prices, a workout room, daily open swim, and more. Belly dancing is $2.50 per class for members and $5.00 per class for non-members.

Published February 1, 2011