A few shimmies and hip drops can empower even the timidest woman to come — or dance — out of her shell. The trick to belly dancing is "all in the torso," said Garnett Kepler, longtime artistic ...

HUBBARDSVILLE -- Amy Vaillancourt wants women to know that belly dancing is a healthy self-esteem builder for them, regardless of their age and body type. "This is for women of all ages, sizes, and ...

Raqs is an Arabic word for dance. It carries with it history and tradition and emotion. For Sabra Nelson, dance is about all ...

Dancer Krisitana performs at the 5th annual Belly Dancers Fight for Air. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) Dancer Dellaneira performs at the 5th annual Belly Dancers Fight for Air. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) ...

The jiggle is only the beginning. "It's a design in space. Sacred geometry. It's about fluidity yet control. ... It's about passion, grace, even grief," said Dhyanis Carniglia, a dance instructor from ...

The first time Michael Drumm saw a belly dancer, he thought, “As an American man … am I supposed to be embarrassed? Is there something wrong with me enjoying this?” The director and producer, head of ...

Looking to infuse your nightlife with a little culture? Then maybe it’s time to get your Asia After Dark on this Thursday evening, July 28, at the Freer and Sackler Galleries. The “One Thousand and ...