The roots of belly dancing run deep, but also far and wide. Steps and techniques differ in Egypt and Turkey, in Lebanon, Morocco and Algeria. But even with the overwhelming popularity of belly dance ...

The dark auditorium was lit suddenly with a dim beam of light presenting two men on the stage: drummers in Middle Eastern garments, elderly and poised. They began with their fingers gently pulsating ...

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 ...