Alma Optimist Club members were among those participating in a belly dancing display at the club’s monthly dinner meeting on March 15 at the Alma Community Centre.
The purpose of the display was to encourage a multicultural movement, bring the community together and encourage young people to attend meetings.
Belly dancing began in India and evolved as the movement followed trade routes to Turkey and Syria.
The dancers explained the meaning of each movement to dispel the myths surrounding the art of belly dancing.
The group began planning their routine in November 2015 and it took 60 hours to perfect.
The three participate in classes at the Seniors Centre in Fergus on Monday from 9 to 10:30am. There are currently 12 people in the class.
For more information call Jim deBock at 519-846-5124.
