While many hip urban types still seem to view belly-dancing as kitsch, they've probably never been lucky enough to experience the real thing. At its best, Oriental dance is a sublime fusion of body ...

Instructor Zein Al-Jundi teaches belly dancing and its rich history. Instructor Zein Al-Jundi says belly dancing often comes with misconceptions and that it's really "about the beauty of a woman's ...

At a Cairo wedding hall, Russian belly dancer Anastasia Biserova shimmied to the dance floor in a bright, high-slit skirt and an elaborately sequined bra. She swirled her diaphanous pink shawl and ...

Wearing a short blouse that reveals a toned midriff, a long flowing skirt and a sequinned belt tied low across the waist, the dancer takes centre stage. Adorned with an exquisite silver necklace, ...