Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Belly dance presented by six artistes from Lebanon captivated the audience under Deshantar at the ...

The Arab world isn't known for its progressive outlook on queer culture or fluid gender roles. But Lebanese dancer Alexandre Paulikevitch isn't letting that stop him from freely expressing himself, in ...

ST. LOUIS — The rich sights, sounds, and flavors of Middle Eastern culture are coming to St. Louis once again as the Lebanese Festival takes center stage this weekend. The family-friendly event ...

With its focus on shimmying hips and undulating abs, many people might think belly dancing is a male-oriented performance. It’s actually for and about women, say the members of Troupe Hayati, who are ...

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 ...

Google the term “belly dance” and the first images the search engine offers are of white women in flowing, diaphanous skirts, playing at brownness. How did this become acceptable? The term “belly ...