“ Bellydancing for almost a year (still just learning but loving it). Love all forms of dance and sports. ”

“ Founder of Mission Green Light, a nonprofit organization that is helping underprivileged and uninsured women under 35, with free breast cancer screening & education. Our slogan: "Let's Beat Cancer by Dancing" For info visit:www.missiongreenlight.org ”

“ Hotep, my name is Ayo. I have two types of pictures on my profile. I had a fro for awhile but now I have locks. I color them with a natural dye from the health food store. I am excited about the growth process. ”

“ I'm Katherine, living in Waukegan. I get paid to be a scientist... for fun I'm a fiber artist, reasonably good cook, writing consultant, and sometime vocalist. ”

“ Fun, easy going person with a lot of interests ”

“ Moved to Evanston in '07 and finally starting to mingle. Looking for quality dance classes in tango, bachata, and bellydance. Eager to meet others interested in these dances. ”

“ I am a single parent of a beautiful six year old girl. I enjoy walking, hiking, coffee, movies, museums. I am looking to meet people that have similar interests and also children for my daughter to play with as well. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's long been an interest of mine ”

“ Interested in Self-Development and Spiritual Growth, I would love to join Meetup Groups about: Leadership, Self-Esteem, Law of Atraction, Breathwork, Laugh Therapy, Tantra and any other theme related to Wellness and Empowerment of the human being. ”

“ Hi, I'm a beginner when it comes to bellydance. I'm not really good but I enjoy it immensely. I also enjoy costuming, reading and crafting. I think it would be interesting to see what type of people this type of dancing would attract. ”

“ I am sorry to announce that I haven't been active in meet ups for a few months due to my back injury and the sudden illness of my mom, I haven't and will not be shooting for a while. Thank you! ”

“ Hi sounds like an interesting group ”

“ "Hi, I'm Carmen I've been dancing for about four years. I Enjoy Tribal Fusion and Egyptian cabaret styles. I am also a jewelry designer and make many designs for my friends and fellow belly dancing sisters. ”

“ I am Eylem from Merrillville. I like to meet up some people and make friends. I like reading books, dance and dine out and drink wine. ”

“ Hi my name is Lisa. I enjoy doing alot of different things. Volleyball, softball, dancing, play pool, swim, movies, different outdoor activities. I would like to find new activites in my life, some of my friends don't like to do the same things I do ”

“ I am a spiritual being having a human experience! Interested in connecting with others of like mind in the Chicago area. I study and teach yoga, meditation, metaphysics, and dream interpretation. Into healing, essential oils, and whole nutrition! ”

“ Formerly a successful Recruitment Professional & Relationship Coach, Personal Matchmaker Leah Young has innovated a matchmaking process called RelationshipMatch™. I'd like to meet singles interested in long-term relationships. ”

“ I'm fun full-time college student that loves adventures that life has to offer. I love being with my friends and going out for night on the town. I'm here to have fun and be with fabulous new people, can't wait to meet you! ”

“ Hi, I am new in Chicago. I love dancing and hope to meet people with similar interest to share and imrpove my skills or to just enjoy dancing! ”

“ Hi Everybody! Just wanted to share info on a meet-up 9-13: Hiptastic! Belly Dance Festival 1-6pm. BellyDance Show & Workshops, poi/voi, Drum Circles, Dancing, Shopping, Henna, and Much MORE! www.myspace.com/hiptatsicfest hope to meet-up there! ”

“ It would be nice to meet other local indians ”

“ Greetings everyone! Its me, Bri, the model, the 9-5 worker, the lover, lol. I am interested in not only salsa/latin dancing, but also hip hop/dancing and anything to do with modeling. Cant wait to meet you! ”

“ Hi I am Devona. My husband and I will be moving to Colorado Springs late summer / beginning of fall. I enjoy the BELLYDANCE meetup that is where we live now and was sad to see none in CO SPRINGS. ”

“ I love bellydance, but I have yet to find a studio where I feel at home. I love the technique in Egyptian, but don't care for swords, veils, or zils. I want structure, but with fun music and movement that integrates other styles. ”

“ I'm pretty eclectic. I was solitary until this past year when I became involved with Chicago Reclaiming, which has helped me to learn a lot about planning and participating in rituals. I'm interested in dreamwork, celtic history, and mythology. ”

“ SUMMER'S HERE AND IT'S TIME TO GET OUT AND HAVE SOME FUN! LET'S DO IT!! ”

“ International Certified makeup artist wih more than 7 years experience in the beauty industry. has a lot to offer. check me out at www.beautyandcolors.com Mia ”

“ Love to dance - would like to learn Swing and Ballroom! ”

“ Hey guys! God, I should have come here sooner as the stuff advertised so far is mine! I am Renata Agapova, the teacher at Sky Studio, and I look forward to meeting all of you at some of my events if you can make it! www.shaktidance.bravehost.com ”