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Ladies celebrate International Women's Day with a belly-dancing lesson
WOMEN celebrated International Women's Day with a lesson in belly dancing.
More than 100 ladies visited the Halifax Women's Centre, Silver Street, Halifax, to celebrate women and their achievements.
They enjoyed pilates, henna tattooing, food from around the world plus belly dancing lessons.
They were also treated to pampering manicures, pedicures and hairstyles by students from the North Halifax Skills Centre.
Sharon Gilhooly, Women's Centre office manager, said: "International Women's Day is about celebrating women all over the world and the day brings us together to have fun.
"We have many British and Asian women here but we do encourage women of all backgrounds to come into the centre.
"Women's Day has been fantastic."
Tracy Ellis, 36, of Brighouse, loved the belly dancing.
She also had her hair styled and took advantage of the pampering treatments.
She said: "It's fantastic. I have really enjoyed the pampering. It's nice to take some time out for yourself. The belly dancing has been a really good laugh.
"It's a really positive day that gives you a little lift, you can forget about your problems and have a good time."
Sunita Dass, 30, of Halifax, said: "The belly dancing has been the best part of today, so energetic."
Mrs Dass said she had taken advantage of courses in arts and self esteem building at the women's centre.
"It's very empowering," she said.
Kanval Butt, community engagement field officer for West Yorkshire Police, attends the centre regularly to speak to women.
She said: "For International Women's day we have a diverse range of women coming together to do something they all appreciate. It builds self esteem."
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