Explore the art of belly dancing at the New Canaan Historical Society on Sunday, February 11th. Dancer and choreographer Tava will lead a class from 2-3 pm and demonstrate many of the introductory movements including snake arms, hip accents, shimmies and isolations. The cost is $10 per person. Call 203-966-1776 for reservations, or email ddearth@nchistory.org. A free performance by Tava follows the class from 3:15-4pm and is open to the public.

This event is part of a series of programs in connection with the Historical Society’s exhibit Orientalism in American Art and the Silvermine Art Colony that runs through March 31st.

The New Canaan Historical Society, 13 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840.