New workshop offering from Alaia at Vergennes Movement! This Saturday from 2-5pm, at 179 Main St. in Vergennes.

"Sand, Shimmies, & Song: A Brief Interactive History of Middle Eastern Dance"

Bellydance is a modern term that encompasses a wide range of dance styles that originated in the Middle East. While many people now think of bellydancers as solely stage performers or sensual dancers, the history of the dance is much more complicated. This class aims to dispel the myths and unpack some of that history, across several cultures and millennia. Come learn the story, and pick up some fun new dance moves! This is a family-friendly class, open to ages 10 and up. It will be a 3-hour workshop (2+ hours of lecture and discussion, with up to an hour of dance interspersed). $35/person. Limited to 20 participants - please sign up in advance to secure your spot!

Here's the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/142221899761230/

You can sign up by confirming on the Fb page, by messaging Alaia Dance or Vergennes Movement, or by emailing alaiadance1@gmail.com.