A steady drumbeat pounded through the basement of the Rivers Edge plaza Sunday evening. The sound, which was occasionally permeated by laughter, originated from some of the Lovely Dozen belly dance ...

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 ...

From left, Deborah Trippett and Josie Rabatin, co-leaders of Shimmy Mob Team Parkersburg WV. The dance squad is soliciting new members and donations to support the Family Crisis Intervention Center in ...

Not a size two? Have a few wrinkles? That’s OK. You can still be a belly dancer. The women of local group WOW Belly Dance don’t fit the normal stereotype, they say. Most are in their 40s and 50s.

Sarah Garramone had a snow plan. Even though the Shimmy Mob organizer scheduled the event for May 14, she told the members of the belly dance group that they could wear their warm clothes under their ...

Every other week, Monitor staff writes about a feature article exploring wellness in the Capital Region. We’d like to thank our Community Partner Concord Hospital. Our Community Partners do not ...

Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Perry, a small dance studio has been a gathering spot for women of all shapes, sizes and ages to learn the art of belly dancing for the past 14 years. The ...

Huell spends the day at the Glendale Civic Auditorium at the RAQS L.A. Carnival of Belly dance. Huell spends the day at the Glendale Civic Auditorium at the RAQS L.A. Carnival of Belly dance. Belly ...