Women at Monday night's class at the Rhythm and Dance studio in Washington Township ranged from their teens to their 80s, but each one wore the same unofficial uniform: a T-shirt or tank top, comfy ...

“Belly dancing is really a full body workout,” says Tanya Shamray, who has been teaching dance for five years at a studio in Swampscott, Mass. “The great thing about belly dancing is you are never ...

Belly dancing originated in the Middle East as an exercise to prepare women for childbirth. While most of the attendees in the Oct. 8 night’s belly dancing short course weren’t preparing for ...

Women stand in a line with their arms raised and swivel their bodies as they move their hips to the music. They wear brightly colored hip scarves that jingle as they move. They are participating in a ...

Love cardio dance classes? This belly dancing routine is the perfect way to shake up your workout. Leilah Isaac will work your core in an all-new way and will definitely have you smiling throughout.

If you're looking for a fun, low impact workout that improves your posture and helps with toning, belly dancing may be for you. Salit, founder of the Sheba Belly Dance School in New York City, joins ...

All you need is a pair of hips and a desire to dance. This workout is great for beginners as well as those with belly dance experience. Included is a warm-up, a workout focusing on the muscles of the ...

Instructor: Georgia Michelle (that’s her full dancer name), of Boulder, who has been dancing since age 4 (classical ballet, jazz, tap, modern and character). Georgia Michelle has a master’s in dance, ...

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 ...

Syracuse, N.Y. — Looking for a fun unique way to get in shape and beat the winter blues? You might want to consider Belly Dancing. Belly Dancing by Ionah offers weekly classes and private lessons in ...