When you think of belly dancing, images of lithe dancers in sultry, gauzy costumes probably come to mind. It’s the stereotype put forth in movies and music videos, in everything from 1950s sitcoms to ...

Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Perry, a small dance studio has been a gathering spot for women of all shapes, sizes and ages to learn the art of belly dancing for the past 14 years. The ...

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese belly dancer Do Hong Hanh and two famous colleagues from Ukraine and the US posed during a photo shoot at a reed field in the Hanoi suburbs. VietNamNet Bridge – ...

Some young Egyptians are trying to reclaim belly dancing as part of their country's artistic heritage, pushing back against decades of stigma — Khaled DESOUKI As belly dancing gains popularity ...

Every week, Anne Toxey practices belly dance or ballet at the Berta Almaguer Dance Studio — a place she describes as “by far the most beautiful studio I’ve ever been in,” with large windows ...

This unique, dance-inspired workout is the perfect way to tone your tummy while having fun. Fitness star and yogini Hemalayaa draws on dance moves from across the globe in three 12-minute routines ...

Renowned Vietnamese and international belly dancers will give an excellent performance at the Viet Nam Open Belly Dance Festival 2018, set to take place at Dai Nam Theatre in Hanoi from June 8-11 ...

Lavanya Das Manikpuri’s sword-balance belly-dance on Afghan Jalebi hits millions of views, drawing massive praise online.

This article first appeared in The House of Wellness magazine. As a child, I was mesmerised by a mysterious dancer on television, her graceful and sensuous movements triggering emotions I couldn’t ...