Where did belly dance come from? As the history of this ancient dance form (20,000 BC cave drawings) was never written down, it is difficult to say with any factual proof. Some people believe it is a ...

It's true of many things, including the art of belly dancing: Perception often does not match reality. The most common misconception portrays belly dancing as a suggestive act performed by women for ...

Sciatica drove Bettye Ames to belly dancing. Beset with back problems, and at the behest of a friend, the Dayton resident took up the ancient art 10 years ago to strengthen her abdominal muscles. The ...

With easy precision, Kelly Ferguson mimics her instructor's movements in unison with verbal cues. She bends one knee slightly, then the other, her hands by her side with palms parallel to the floor.

BRECKENRIDGE – In a county focused on fleece and extreme fitness, it’s easy to lose touch with the feminine side.But every week, a dedicated group of women gather to bare their bellies and shimmy to ...