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The Art of Belly Dance originated in Egypt and has spread around the globe as a performing art and an exciting way to exercise.  Join international Belly Dance star Habiba as she teaches a class and performs this ancient dance form. Habiba will teach you to shimmy, undulate and glide. Learn the latest moves from Cairo.  Women all over the globe have taken to this dance and it flourishes today in Asia, Europe and the Americas as well as the Middle East.

Habiba will teach a six week course in belly dance beginning March 30th and ending on May 4th.  Study one of the oldest documented dance forms in the awe-inspiring setting of the Lower Egyptian Gallery.  Learn what it takes to be a belly dancer. All body types, ages and sizes are welcome. It is gentle on the back, knees and hips while it tones the core.

$100 General Admission; $80 Penn Museum Members and Full-time students