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 ...

KINGSTON — The women wrapped scarves adorned with jangling beads around their hips, slipped tiny cymbals onto their fingers and, at least in their imaginations, traded a cold Pennsylvania winter for ...

It relieves stress, helps with weight loss, tones the body and is healthy for you. No, it’s not the latest fad for taking the pounds off. It’s the ages-old art of belly dancing. For more information, ...

EVERETT — Tiffany Angell, 24, always wanted to learn dancing. But most dancing seemed to require people to start at an early age. Angell recently found a form of dance she could start as an adult: ...

Temple of Dance offers beginner-friendly classes and a welcoming community focused on movement, confidence and mental ...

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 ...

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 ...