Belly Dancing Healed Me

Belly Dancing Healed Me

Can belly dancing heal? In 2006, Raqia Reich fell into a deep depression following the diagnosis of an illness and was pulled out by the inspiring dance. The mixture of femininity, strength, spirituality, and expression of the soul helped me love and empower myself...
This is a Clever Game Plan

This is a Clever Game Plan

By Carrie Vittitoe Laarni Russell is an informatics nurse for a local medical center. When she isn’t working, she tries to ensure she stays fit while raising two young daughters, Leila (8) and Lexie (3), with her husband, Doug. She says she lost about two pounds a...
Have Knee Problems? Pilates May Be the Answer

Have Knee Problems? Pilates May Be the Answer

By Brigid Morrissey Lindsey Winkler’s experience as a Pilates instructor is a great compliment to her Flamenco dancing.  She dances with a Fresian horse named Meindert at the World Horse Expo in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Whether it’s a Flamenco dance with...
Her Career is Up in the Air — Literally

Her Career is Up in the Air — Literally

By Brigid MorrisseyAshley is excited about sharing her knowledge of aerial arts with students. Photos by Sunni Wigginton  My English teachers said you should never start a piece of writing with the phrase, “Webster’s Dictionary defines the word…” Well, in...