Fluid, sensuous arms, shimmying hips and a slowly undulating abdomen. These are some of the captivating movements that make belly dance one of the most hypnotic and enduring art forms in world history ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH — Reactions to the discovery that I belly dance are fairly predictable. Eyes widen, nervous giggles ensue and good-natured jokes follow. Sometimes women express interest in learning ...

“Close the car door,” is a move that most women have performed dozens of times, as they swing a hip to shut the door of a car, while holding a toddler or carrying bags of groceries. It is also a belly ...

St. Louis? The class begins simply enough, with a head roll, first to the left, then to the right. Then, to warm up the shoulders, you roll those, too. Next, you move the arms, then the chest, then ...

Belly dancing is a traditional Middle Eastern dance that is a wonderful form of exercise. It tones and strengthens specific muscle groups without the grind of the every-day gym routine. If you dance ...

Regulars at Mykonos Taverna in Gahanna know what to expect on Friday and Saturday evenings: belly dancing and Greek music. This past Friday, though, few — if any — diners at the Greek restaurant ...

ALL OVER THE WORLD. KAREN MEYERS CATCHES UP WITH A LOCAL DANCE TROUPE THAT HAS BEEN SHIMMYING INTO THE HEARTS OF AUDIENCES. ♪ KAREN: BELLY DANCING IS EXOTIC, HYPNOTIC, COMPLEX MOVEMENTS WITH DRAMATIC ...

If you're thinking that belly dancing is too hoochie-coochie, you're not thinking about the kind of belly dancing Carolyn Weinand teaches. Weinand's belly dancing is based on Egyptian-style belly ...

While belly dancing is a great way to stay fit and active, the fluid and sensual dance also celebrates the beauty and diversity of the human body. Also known as Middle Eastern or Arabic dance, belly ...