*shimmies*
I'm watching a beginner's bellydancing class on TV. Well, and semi-participating, lol; I missed the start and I've never actually done bellydancing so some of the basics are a mystery. I've wanted to take classes for a while, though, but of course they're usually weeknights before I get off work. *eyeroll* However, watching, this is totally something I could/would excel at. The combinations and the steps aren't the same of course, but I have tonnes of practice with isolations and I can already move my major body centres independently of each other. Ribcage is harder than the others (omg, doing "circles" with your ribcage and NOT moving your shoulders is hard!) but doable, and hip isolations of any kind are dead simple for me by this time. It looks like fun! And truthfully, anything dance-related is going to be the most likely to get me exercising regularly again, cuz I really, really suck at it. Anyone who's done bellydancing classes, I remember hearing that they were fun, but how's the workout? *curious*
Also, the woman doing the class? *That's* what a female body is supposed to look like. She's toned with some softness still and definite hips and boobs. I want her hair, though. It's straight, waist-length and a deep red that goes with her costume. :D (Yeah, I still miss my red hair.)
Ze machine makes creditable lattés, w00t. The frothing wand could have more allowance for the milk pitcher (I still have all my fancy-schmancy accoutrements for this), because it's a bit difficult to get it far down enough to heat the milk properly/thoroughly, but I expect that'll also improve as I get used to this particular machine. Bonus points for everybody in the house enjoying the smell of fresh espresso!
Also, the woman doing the class? *That's* what a female body is supposed to look like. She's toned with some softness still and definite hips and boobs. I want her hair, though. It's straight, waist-length and a deep red that goes with her costume. :D (Yeah, I still miss my red hair.)
Ze machine makes creditable lattés, w00t. The frothing wand could have more allowance for the milk pitcher (I still have all my fancy-schmancy accoutrements for this), because it's a bit difficult to get it far down enough to heat the milk properly/thoroughly, but I expect that'll also improve as I get used to this particular machine. Bonus points for everybody in the house enjoying the smell of fresh espresso!