When I turned 17, I wanted just one thing for my birthday: belly-dancing classes. The dance's beauty, grace and creative costumes, along with its strong connection to Arabic music, made it a natural ...

More commonly known by her Egyptian name, Khadija, she teaches the art of Egyptian dance, or belly dancing, to an increasing number of women from across Cape Cod.

For the last 20 years, Salacia (her stage name) taught Egyptian belly classes between performing over thousand times. "Belly dancing kept me healthy, focused, and alive," she says.

In the morning it is back to school at the festival's dance classes. The women are learning all they can, from a local expert. At $60 a session, most Egyptians could not afford these classes. But will ...

Belly dancers from Eastern Europe, Russia, Latin America and elsewhere have dominated the scene in recent years in Egypt — long regarded as the birthplace of belly dancing.

Egypt's belly dancing scene thrived last century AFP / PATRICK BAZ Recently, authorities have targeted dancers, pop divas and social media influencers who have posted videos online.

About the effect of belly dance on women, Rodríguez said: “In 2010 I had the chance to take dance lessons in Egypt.

Traditional belly dancing arose in Egypt in the early 20th century with the rise of evening cabarets and has been declining a century later owing to the lack of ...

In Egypt, ballet and belly dance represent two distinct yet culturally significant forms of expression, each with its own ...

Traditional belly dancing arose in Egypt in the early 20th century with the rise of evening cabarets and has been declining a century later owing to the lack of ...