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Where I live in a heimishe suburb it might shock you to know my local orthodox shul hosts zumba classes for ladies, the majority of whom are modestly dressed, snood or sheitel wearing mothers and daughters, the music is latin instrumental, no words and the moves are I guess watered down conservative interpretations of true Latin dance steps mixed with traditional israeli/jewish folk dancing.
I do not go but plently in my kehilla do.
many years ago when I married my sephardi sister in laws taught me how to dance, it was a revelation to see how graceful and lovely their dance steps were, at sephardi simchas if any ladies have the chance to see the dancing they will see refined examples of dance and happiness. Less big jumps and heavy footwork, more feminine gentle movements
Feif un you have made a very good point, one not thought of enough these days , marriage needs to be worked upon and treasured. Many women dress to please other women and fit in, nothing is more tznius than being modest when out and about but glamorous for one’s husband in the home.