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Discover the transformative power of Belly Dance at the Women's Wellness Experience

Aphrodite Belly Dance Studio will showcase the transformative power of belly dance at the upcoming Women's Wellness Experience on 30 August 2025 in Cape Town. Image: Supplied Aphrodite Belly Dance Studio will showcase the transformative power of belly dance at the upcoming Women's Wellness Experience on 30 August 2025 in Cape Town. This event is designed to empower women of all shapes and sizes, demonstrating that belly dance is more than just performance; it is a practice of self-love, confidence, and community. Often misunderstood or overly sexualised, belly dance at Aphrodite challenges stereotypes by focusing on emotional healing and self-acceptance. 'It's about expressing yourself, not impressing others,' says Stephanie Singh, co-founder and choreographer, who has recently returned from an inspiring trek up Mt Kilimanjaro. 'Many women believe they're 'too old' or 'too unfit' to dance, but belly dance embraces all bodies. It helps women reconnect with their confidence and joy.' Women new to belly dance often arrive hesitant, but quickly find comfort and camaraderie. 'They start by hiding behind oversized clothes and dancing away from mirrors, but as they grow in confidence, they laugh more freely, share stories, and celebrate their bodies,' Singh explains. Sensual movement is a vital element of the wellness experience, helping participants release trauma and stress while fostering self-acceptance. 'Movement reconnects the body and mind,' Singh notes. 'With every breath and shimmy, women let go of pain and reclaim their worth.' Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Stephanie Singh, who has trained internationally and performed on global stages including the FIFA World Cup 2010, brings this spirit of empowerment to the event. Aphrodite Belly Dance Studio students often join international festivals, connecting South African women to a global community of dancers. The Women's Wellness Experience promises a day of healing, connection, and celebration — with belly dance as a joyful expression of feminine strength and resilience. With tickets priced at R320 for early bird access, attendees are encouraged to book their spots through Quicket to ensure their participation in this transformative experience.