LEWISTON — HealthSteps at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center announces its Beginner Bellydancing class. If you’re looking to improve your fitness level while having a great time, join Imari (Lisa Cummings) for hip drops, rolls and shimmies.

Imari’s focus is on creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere for her students as they learn a feminine and empowering way to dance, exercise, and build self esteem and friendships. No prior dance experience is necessary, but do come prepared to have some fun.

This class is suitable for all ages and body sizes/shapes.

Imari has been bellydancing for more than 20 years. She is the artistic director and founder of Imari & the Sahara Desert Dancers, Central Maine’s premier bellydancing troupe now celebrating its 10th year. This beautiful group of 30 women of all ages performs frequently for charities, local events, and nursing homes on a volunteer basis.

Imari is also the founder of Bellydancing for Breast Health, an event created for St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, as a way of giving to her local community.

Beginner Bellydancing is offered from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Lepage Large Conference Room, 99 Campus Ave., from Sept. 7 to Oct. 5. Cost is $45.

For more information, call HealthSteps at 777-8898 or go to www.stmarysmaine.com.