Led by the accomplished Naima, a longtime member of Habeeba’s Dance Ensemble, these sessions are perfect for participants of all skill levels ...

Hypnotic music from the Middle East pulsates through the room. Hips covered in sparkly skirts sway to the beat. Naked shoulders move up, then down, caressing the air. Arms gracefully flow in and out ...

Traditional belly dancing arose in Egypt in the early 20th century with the rise of evening cabarets and has been declining a century later owing to the lack of suitable public venues It is a late ...

As much as belly dance has been caricatured, it’s actually a subtle art. Unlike other styles of dance — say, ballet — it’s not focused on movement of the limbs, but instead undulations of the torso.

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 ...

Debapriya Das spent her childhood in Kolkata and Mumbai, where her fascination with dance began very early. She started training in Bharatnatyam at the age of eight and went on to study other forms ...