Belly Dance Your Way to Confidence


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elly dancing, an ancient art form, is becoming increasingly popular in


Seattle as both a performance art and a flowing, rhythmic means of self-expres- sion. Double Take Belly Dancing is now offering multiple classes each week at Phinney Ridge Community Center and M’illumino, a Roosevelt Way movement studio. Shay Moore, owner/instructor of


Double Take, says, “Seattle is booming. There are a lot of teachers and styles— students have their pick.” Moore is certi- fied in American Tribal style, a variation that originated in the North- west.


Students range in age, weight and level of fit- ness, and Moore notes that belly dance gently challenges them towards a profound transformation.


“Their posture changes. From their first night of class, I require them to stand up straight, lift their heart, lift their spine and look around,” she says.


“They start carrying that new image of themselves into their everyday life.” First-time students should be pre-


pared to dance barefoot and wear com- fortable clothes that allow them to see their own form. The movements require practice and repetition, but are not de- signed to provide a strenuous workout. “One can get fit through belly dance, but belly dance itself is not necessarily a highly aerobic activity,” says Moore. “However, anything that gets you mov- ing and stretching and gets your blood pumping is going to be good for your body.”


Classes are exclusively for women and start every six weeks; the next sessions begin Tuesday, April 12 and Thursday, April 14. Locations: Phinney Neighbor- hood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Se- attle 98103; M’illumino, 6921 Roosevelt Way N.E., Seattle 98115. For more infor- mation, email Shay@ DoubleTakeBellyDance.com.


Lullaby Organics Donating to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation


ronments for children, is donating 10 percent of all sales through the end of April to the Cystic Fibrosis


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Foundation. Owner Erin Naumowicz has raised more than $12,000 for the foundation since 2008.


Lullaby Organics’ mission is to offer safe, healthy organic mattresses, bedding


and sleepwear, natural mom and baby care, green kids’ gear and safe children’s toys. The company only sources brands that aim to reduce children’s exposure to harmful chemicals, toxins and allergens; to promote safe and healthy conditions for their workers; and to minimize the environmental impact of their products and processes.


For more information, call 800-401-8301 or visit LullabyOrganicsShop.com. See ad on page 19.


Green Home Tour, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 16 and 17. Attendees can pick up green ideas, tips and contacts and discover solutions for saving money, reducing energy costs and creating a healthy and safe home environment. Presented by the Northwest EcoBuilding Guild, the tour highlights design,


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construction and lifestyle options that are eco-friendly and affordable. Design and construction professionals will be on hand at each site, offering presentations, work- shops and individual consultations to answer green-living questions. Signage will highlight site-specific strategies and their benefits. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation. Kickoff sites in North, South and Eastside Seattle will provide easy carpooling locations.


For information and downloadable maps of site locations, visit EcoBuildingGuild. org or contact 206-575-2222 or info@EcoBuildingGuild.org.


Find your calling. Bring healing and hope Become a five element acupuncturist


ullaby Organics, an online retailer of products aimed at creating safe and healthy sleeping envi-


omeowners and anyone interested in sustainable construction can visit some of the region’s greenest and most innovative residences as part of the free 2011


Study Five Element Acupuncture in the tradition of JR Worsley at Wu Hsing Tao School. Experience intimate class sizes, renowned instructors, and meaningful community in a beautiful natural setting. Weekend classes integrate with work and family.


Spring classes start


April 28. Call 206-324- 7188 to register for free information sessions:


Friday, March 18, 9:30-11am Monday, March 21, 6-7:30pm


Wu Hsing Tao School � 4000 NE 41st St., Bldg. D, Seattle � 206-324-7188 � www.wuhsing.org 7


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