Hypnotic music from the Middle East pulsates through the room. Hips covered in sparkly skirts sway to the beat. Naked shoulders move up, then down, caressing the air. Arms gracefully flow in and out ...

Connie Reynolds has seen a lot of people come into The Yoga College studio thinking they can belly dance. But once they try and give it a shot, they realize it’s actually a lot harder than it seems.

Some women use belly-dancing techniques to help them give birth. Jan. 1, 2008 — -- Artists like Shakira have thrusted belly dancing to the forefront of American popular culture. Now pregnant ...

Despite getting a teaching degree to appease her mother, Sherry Brier never saw herself as being a teacher. But when the Tiburon resident stumbled upon a belly dance troupe performing at a summer fair ...

While belly dancing is a great way to stay fit and active, the fluid and sensual dance also celebrates the beauty and diversity of the human body. Also known as Middle Eastern or Arabic dance, belly ...

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 ...

Beyond its glamour, belly dancing is proving to be gaining ground for being therapeutic and fun. It is becoming increasingly common for more and more women’s wear stores, especially in the Downtown ...