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Photos: UAA Cheer & Dance team hosts belly dance workshop

Students practice the movements. Photo by Justin Cox.

The UAA Cheer & Dance team invited Tundra Caravan from Fairbanks to lead a belly dance workshop in The Den at the Student Union on March 7 for students and the community to come out and learn. Despite the recent snowfall and slick roads, there was a full turnout for the high-energy event.

The members of Tundra Caravan warm up before leading the workshop. Photo by Justin Cox.
Participants select skirts for the belly dance workshop. Photo by Justin Cox.
Tundra Caravan members lead the class in a stretch session. Photo by Justin Cox.
Participants learn arm movements. Photo by Justin Cox.
A member of Tundra Caravan demonstrates styles of arm movements. Photo by Justin Cox.
Workshop participants practice various belly dance movements. Photo by Justin Cox. 
Tundra Caravan members demonstrate hip movements. Photo by Justin Cox.
Members practice the choreography. Photo by Justin Cox.
Tundra Caravan demonstrates another piece of the choreography. Photo by Justin Cox.
Participants pose for a photo after the workshop. Photo by Justin Cox.