In a fitness studio in Saudi Arabia, dozens of women sway to Arabic music as they practise belly dancing -- an activity that ...

At first glance, Alia Mohamed’s Instagram account appears like a fantastical throwback, reminiscent of Middle Eastern record covers and black-and-white movies of the ’50s and ’60s. In one post, the ...

When I turned 17, I wanted just one thing for my birthday: belly-dancing classes. The dance's beauty, grace and creative costumes, along with its strong connection to Arabic music, made it a natural ...

Japan is in the middle of a nascent belly-dancing boom. Over the last few years, the expressive dance has won a growing number of devotees who are drawn to its colorful garb, captivating rhythms, and ...

DUBAI, dec 14 (bdnews24.com/Reuters) - No bombs. No bloodshed. No bin Laden. Belly dancing is the theme Moroccan director Nabil Ayouch says can best communicate the ...

Belly dancing is believed to originate in Egypt. A Turkish restaurant in Singapore has apologised to the Muslim community for a belly dance performance in Kampong Glam. The apology was in response to ...

Belly dancing is often seen as Orientalist, erotic and undeniably feminine – but one Lebanese performer is using it to fight for gender fluidity. In the Middle East, the word ‘belly-dancing’ is never ...

Maria is an award-winning professional belly dance artist based in Santa Clara of the San Jose / San Francisco Bay Area. She is the house belly dancer at three popular bay area restaurants and a ...

Bollywood sensation Nora Fatehi never misses a chance to treat her fans with her hot and sensuous dance moves. On her 31st birthday, the gorgeous and sizzling actress turned heads at her birthday ...

Belly dancing is often seen as Orientalist, erotic and undeniably feminine – but one Lebanese performer is using it to fight for gender fluidity. In the Middle East, the word ‘belly-dancing’ is never ...