Josephine Wise is one of the world's top exponents of belly-dancing. She has danced extensively throughout the UK, Europe, Egypt and the Middle East, including regular functions for Arabic royal ...

We all want to dance like the sexy Shakira, and the tremendous popularity of belly dancing in both the Middle East and around the world is proof of just how fascinated we are with the charming ...

SEQUIM — Laura Samperi-Ferdig has been studying belly dance since she was 8 and teaching since she was 16. “Belly dance is one of the oldest known art forms,” she said. “Its true name is Raks Sharki ...

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 ...