Hips don’t lie: How a belly dancing class is empowering women in Cork

Empowering, fun, and a great way to stay in shape — Ellie O’Byrne found much to love at a belly dancing class in Cork

It's called belly dancing, so why are my arms hurting so much? One hour into a beginner’s taster class with Suadela belly dance, and it’s clear that the ancient Middle Eastern dance is more than just a way of demonstrating that your hips don’t lie: it’s an all-over workout that places demands huge physical discipline and the ability to isolate and control virtually every muscle group in the body.