“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 ...

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 ...

It isn’t uncommon for business associates to bond in spin class or on a long run, but Amy Cueva was a bit hesitant when a client asked her to go belly dancing. At the time, in 2004, Ms. Cueva was ...

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.

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 ...

When I think of yoga, I think of a relaxing routine that improves flexibility and decreases stress. For most people, yoga provides a calming experience. Buti yoga, on the other hand, does almost the ...

To many, "belly dancing" may bring to mind images of lithe women in elaborate costumes who look like they could have stepped out of "Aladdin." But to the group of women who dance at the Cedar Hills ...

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, ...

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 ...