Arani BellyDance


Arani, a bellydance troupe located in McKinney Texas,
teaches and performs locally.
Please contact us if you are interested in our classes (ladies
only) or having us perform at your upcoming events -
commercial (store front) or private such as Girls Night Out,
girl/teen birthdays and so on!



But don't worry we are just relocating across
the Historic McKinney Square.
As of May 1st we will be at our new location in
the Yoga Unity studio.
You'll now find us three doors to the left of
The Londoner at 104 1/2 N Tennessee St.

Look for the purple door
Arani BellyDance is moving....
What is BellyDance?

The term bellydance is a modernized, western name -
around the world it is known as Raks Al Sharki (dance of
the east), Oryantal Dance, Arabic Dance, Middle Eastern
Dance, Danse du Ventre and Danse Orientale.

The art of bellydance is actually thousands of years old in
the making.  Archeology teaches us that ancient cultures
revered the feminine - the female form was considered the
source of life.  Dance and music were integral aspects of
those ancient cultures.  Like a moth to a flame, woman and
dance were likewise attracted, creating an art form that
migrated and took hold among the countless middle eastern
tribes.

This graceful art form was practiced for numerous reasons:
celebration, communal bonding, ritual, entertainment and
even childbirth preparation.  We can enjoy is for the same
reasons, today!

Middle Eastern style dance can be sensual (after all, the
female form is beautiful!) but it is historically a dance of
feminine celebration - the dancer dances to bring joy to
herself, her fellow dancers and her audience.
Why BellyDance?

Creative expression
Empower yourself by honoring
your femininity
Reduce stress by doing something for
YOU
Exercise without boredom
Connect with other women in a fun,
accepting and supportive environment
Challenge yourself with something
new and different.
Arani BellyDance
~Shimmy like you mean it~