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Belly dancing, an ancient art of the Middle East, is being taught to 240 Scarborough women who want to lose weight

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Belly dancing, an ancient art of the Middle East, is being taught to 240 Scarborough women who want to lose weight

Date9/29/1975

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Beaty, Keith (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Belly dancing; an ancient art of the Middle East; is being taught to 240 Scarborough women who want to lose weight. At Heron Park Community Centre; instructor Darlene Clisky; in traditional dress; showed the beginners what they should be able to achieve in time. The Scarborough parks and recreation department is offering the course; in five community centres; for $15 for the 10 lessons.

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