
| 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~ |