They may have different reasons for attending, but the five women learning the ancient art of belly dancing agree on one thing — it’s a lot of fun. “I really enjoy it,” said Dorothy Dingee, who at 84, ...

Belly dancing is an ancient art form. Patti Beaman, the owner of World in Motion, says belly dancing is at least 6,000 years old, and many practitioners say it allows them to make a connection to ...

It's been nearly a year since Shakira shook and shimmied her way into American living rooms, with her video for "Whenever, Wherever." In that time, belly dancing, or variations of the ancient dances, ...

Rakkasah East. Where: Ukrainian Cultural Center, 135 Davidson Ave., Somerset. When: 7 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.How much: $12-$15, discounts for ...

Five years ago, Sue Libey thought that she and her daughter, Ashley, could put a new twist on their relationship by taking belly dance lessons together. “She had to convince me,” Ashley said. “But ...

Singers like Britney Spears, Madonna and Jennifer Lopez have made midriff-baring gyrations all the rage, but the root of that kind of dancing has been around for thousands of years in belly dancing.

Belly dance instructor Sherry Ehrich promises that at the very least, her students will feel beautiful about the way they move. And if the ancient fertility rite dance still holds its magical power, ...

BRUNSWICK, Ohio -- When one thinks about choreographing a dance to the music of Harry Potter or a hit country tune, you might not immediately think of belly dancing as the genre. But that’s just what ...

Looking for a quick primer and a good workout? This class requires no prior dance experience. Expect enriching fun, fitness, and to feel great about yourself as you learn. All sizes, shapes, fitness ...