Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC provided me with use of a 2015 Toyota Camry for a short period of time, and a gas card. I am receiving no other compensation from Toyota. The opinions I have shared about this vehicle are my own.
You might remember a few weeks ago when I started posting about how excited I was to test drive a newly minted 2015 Toyota Camry. I drove over 5 days in a new-car-smell, zipping around Atlanta, about to make a bold move. You might remember, I’m not the boldest person on the planet, but I had a challenge set before me to try something really new; to make a choice I normally wouldn’t because of hesitation, nerves or sheer guts. Being pregnant, that takes a lot of “fun” and thrill off the table (for safety reasons!), but I had something in mind I’d always wanted to try…
Belly dancing. Being 4 months pregnant at the time of class, I most certainly had a baby bump on me, and while that might turn off a lot of people from trying this art form, I was stoked to attempt to strengthen my core while supporting my baby, work off a few calories and dance in a female-only, girl power environment. But how would my classmates react to seeing a preggo shaking her groove thing?!
It turns out, everyone was super supportive! I bought a fun green hip scarf with tinkling coins in the boutique as well as some ballet slippers (I’ll get a ton of use with these bad boys!) to have fun with in class. They recommend that gear for a reason – it’s easy to isolate your hips when you are wearing something so fun! I elected a beginner’s technique class since it was my first foray into bellydancing, and as I worked through new moves, short choreographs, shimmies and twirls, I was learning a lot! My classmates were so at home in class, I felt at ease as soon as warm up ended I even found out that another higher level student was expecting, due in the late spring and one of the head instructors of the studio (also pregnant), planned on dancing and continuing to teach until her baby came. I thought that was awesome! Growing belly notwithstanding, I plan on returning to beginner classes and “shimmy fit” classes to stay in shape and have some fun, as long as my doctor agrees with continuing. I never felt over-exerted, or stretched out, even though I was sweating up a storm by the time the one-hour class ended.
As far as driving my bold choice home, the Camry was a big help. I kept calling it a “zippy and grippy” car, meaning that it had lots of pickup, and hugged the road tighter than I can squeeze onto Red. It was also super smart, with a cordless iPhone charger, lane assist, collision warning, a full touch-screen computer and navigation. I’m pretty sure it could also beat me in a game of Trivia Crack…
But as far as being bold, how the heck can a car be bold? For one thing, the Toyota Camry feels strong on the road. Not pushy, not bossy, but supportive and gives you the ability to drive defensively. That means you’re able to make decisions and feel backed up on the road, which can be a scary place. I felt that this confidence behind the wheel translated to helping me brave the belly dancing class!
Watch the 2 minute video below to see my full review of the spacious, modern, smart 2015 Bold Toyota Camry. I was really impressed with this little car!
There are REALLY pregnant moms in my zumba class all the time. They just take it down a notch.
A: Pregnant belly dancing. You rock!
B: The Camry is a great car. We’ve had a couple of them over the years.
My daughter is car shopping. I will show her your video and see if it’s in her price range.
I’m super impressed with you taking a belly dancing class while pregnant! I’m also super impressed with that Camry. (I totally want one.)
Toyota’s have always been reliable cars! LOL, love that you’re doing belly dancing.
I’ve always thought a bellydancing class would be fun. I can’t believe you took one while pregnant, how cool!
Love this car, so nice and so many features! I also love that you pregnant belly danced! Too cute!
I applaud you for doing belly dancing while you are pregnant. I bet the baby loved that! I just love the sporty look of the Camry.
I love the interior features of this car. Taking trips with the Camry would be a painless!
Looks nice! I have a Toyota Sienna and am a new customer to Toyota but I get many comments on how nice it is.
What a cute pregnant baby momma you are! I love your little bump. That Toyota is pretty cool too. Very streamlined
You are adorable! I love that you made a bold move by taking a belly dancing class! I don’t know what my bold move would be.
It’s a really surprising little car! Sounds like a great option. I’m not sure it’d fit my family, but I’d love it when the kiddos are a little older.
You are adorable and so is that bump! I did some yoga and other classes while pregnant I just did it a bit easier, it was fun!
Your little bump is so adorable! I think it is great that you are staying active while pregnant.
That looks awesome. You do too
What fun to try belly dancing!
I’m intrigued by the cordless charger- that’s awesome!
so much to love about this post!!! that charger looks awesome, and way to go on the belly dancing!!!
The Camry looks like a really nice car. I’ll take a Black one please! 🙂
ha! You look cute in the pic. I think it’s awesome that you did the belly dancing. Love that Toyota too! I have a good friend who got two in a row she liked hers so much!
You look great! I know a lot of pregnant girls who continue to take classes. It can be really good for you to stay active.
Long ago I had a neighbor who swore by Toyota Camery’s. He had one for as long as I could remember and he never had a problem with it. After many years he decided to trade it in, for another one.
What a great looking car! I actually taught group aerobics classes until about 2 weeks before my due date with my first two…but I’ve never tried belly dancing.
How adorable. Belly dancing is so much fun (even pregnant). You are bold. The Camry looks really nice. It’s quite a comfortable ride.