In a fitness studio in Saudi Arabia, dozens of women sway to Arabic music as they practise belly dancing -- an activity that many feel compelled to keep secret.

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Abir Sabri, celebrated for her alabaster skin, ebony hair, pouting lips and full figure, used to star in racy Egyptian TV shows and movies. Then, at the peak of her career a few years ago, she ...

Jamshedpur, Dec. 21: Belly dancers and fire-eaters made their way into the steel city today to entertain visitors on a winter evening. From the makeshift tents to the hookah bar, the venue at the ...

When I turned 17, I wanted just one thing for my birthday: belly-dancing classes. The dance's beauty, grace and creative costumes, along with its strong connection to Arabic music, made it a natural ...

Standing shoeless in a circle, they stretch out their willowy arms above their heads as if trying to grasp the invisible. And as the strains of Egyptian dance music, wafting from a background tape ...

The city is witnessing the eighth edition of the International Belly Dance Festival — a comeback after six years. Today marks the closing gala of the event which started on September 26. The festival ...

CAIRO — When undercover police officers in Egypt swooped on an upscale nightclub on the Nile last spring and arrested a Russian belly dancer, the focus of their investigation was her costume — and ...

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 ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Fraser Coast. Followed categories will be added to My News. This weekend is no exception, with Ms Hill and her fellow Nerfertiti Dance Troupe members representing ...

Passionate about all things Eastern, Sharon Cully from Dollingstown has been lighting up social media with footage of her exotic belly dance performances under the Egyptian moniker Sharon Shakeelah.