San Marcans learn to belly dance

San Marcans get to learn how to shake their hips with the San Marcos Activity Center’s 8-week long beginning bellydance course taught by the Midnight Breeze Bellydance Company. Co-instructor Krystal Todd follows along as instructor Sylvia Gunn goes over the basic hip movements that form the foundation of Egyptian Cabaret-style bellydancing. Daily Record photos by Denise Cathey

Student Katy Starr practices smoothing out her arm movements after learning the steps of the introductory bellydance routine.

Instructor Sylvia Gunn turns to her students from the front of the studio to explain how to move their hips correctly for bellydance. The class meets each Tuesday though June 25 with beginner and advance sections.