Hey all you beautiful crones! I've been reading your tribe, and while I don't officially count as a crone for another seven years, I can guarantee I will dance my entire life. I have some qualifications I hope will work for you so I can be included in your group -

1. Age is a state of mind.
2. My mother taught me to belly dance when I was five, and she still dances at 64.
3. My favorite time teaching belly dance was for my mother in law's Red Hat Lady luncheon. Talk about a blast - those ladies know how to party!
4. I had a great time performing at the local AARP luncheon. I was so worried about offending them with my costume and belly showing, thinking that they might not get it, so I kept the belly covered. They made me feel so comfortable that I later removed the cover, and they were so appreciative. They held their breath when I was balancing my cane. One woman even shouted "It's not even!"
5. I recently finished my physical therapy doctoral case report on teaching wheelchair belly dance to a 57 year old woman with MS. She improved greatly, and continues to dance on her own. I never knew research could be so fun!