The pulse of Middle Eastern dance and music returns to the Big Apple as New York Belly Dance Festival 2026 celebrates its second edition from March 20-22, 2026. This one-of-a-kind immersive weekend ...

CHICO — Devin “Kaira” McBain was still learning to walk when she started belly dancing in her mother’s footsteps. Now a mother and professional dancer and teacher herself, McBain is also a Belly Dance ...

Some young Egyptians are trying to reclaim belly dancing as part of their country's artistic heritage, pushing back against decades of stigma — Khaled DESOUKI As belly dancing gains popularity ...

An Egyptian master trained in ballet, belly dance, ballroom and more will teach workshops in Pensacola for two-day event that will include gala show.

SEQUIM — Laura Samperi-Ferdig has been studying belly dance since she was 8 and teaching since she was 16. “Belly dance is one of the oldest known art forms,” she said. “Its true name is Raks Sharki ...