Auralee M.

Number of years dancing?

Fourteen Years

Why did you start dancing?

I began belly dancing during my first trimester of pregnancy. I had heard from belly dancer friends and a good friend who grew up in Iran that Middle Eastern dance was good prenatal exercise and would help prepare my body for childbirth. My friends were right; after 6 months of belly dancing I gave birth naturally to a 10 pounder.

Why are you still dancing?

I love it! I love the camaraderie of the group, the music, the exercise workout, the snacks, the workshops, the performance opportunities, the make up, the applause, the fame…

What is your “real” job?

Social Work