The mysterious and beautiful art of belly dance has caught the attention of men and women in the west since the early 19th century, and this Saturday Louisville women have the chance to learn its basics.

Yoga on Baxter (1611 Eastern Parkway) is offering a crash course in belly dance workshop Saturday, March 5, from 2-4 p.m. No prior experience is necessary; the class is perfect for women of any shape, age, and size. Participants should bring a scarf to tie on the hips and $25.00 for the cost of the workshop.

The workshop will begin with an introduction to the basic movements. Then participants will learn to put the fundamentals together into dances.

Belly dance movements are inherently feminine and work out muscles in a way many traditional workouts do not. This Saturday's afternoon class is sure to leave its participants ready to go put their new moves to use at one of Louisville's Mardi Gras parties Saturday night!