“Emerging research suggests belly dance may support physical fitness, functional mobility, pelvic-floor strength, body image, self-esteem, mood, fatigue management and social wellbeing—making it a uniquely multidimensional form of movement for women.”

The research suggests that belly dance isn’t simply about “burning calories.” Its potential value is multidimensional: movement + strength + coordination + body awareness + self-expression + social connection + confidence. And particularly interesting for women is the emerging evidence around body image, self-esteem, pelvic-floor function, mental wellbeing, fatigue and quality of life. –Pubmed