A video shared online of a woman belly dancing while nine months pregnant is inspiring expecting moms to never miss a step.

She learned to belly dance. "I always wanted to do it, but thought I was too old," said the 70-year-old. "I got a rude awakening when I went to my first class and found women of all ages belly ...

On the dance floor and beyond, Sherry Brier’s work revolves around inspiring girls and women.

As belly dancing gains popularity internationally, young Egyptian performers are working to restore its reputation at home, pushing back against decades of stigma to reclaim the dance as part of ...

You’re never too old to belly dance. Ask 99-year-old Broadway Mesa Village resident Dorothy Hannisian, who took center stage at the community’s recent talent show and won kudos for ...

Julie Elliot has built an impressive resume as a researcher, author, lecturer and publisher on topics of Middle Eastern folk dance, music and culture.

One woman in the front is decked out in a bikini top and long skirt, belly dancing to Middle Eastern music. The women behind her are gamely trying to follow her lead.

Terri Allred, director of community engagement at the Women’s Shelter and Support Center, has a confession to make: She’s a belly dancer.

As belly dancing gains popularity internationally, young Egyptian performers are working to restore its reputation at home, pushing back against decades of stigma to reclaim the dance as part of ...