LONDON -- The music being played was a famous song by the late Egyptian diva Umm Kalthoum. The dancing costumes were mostly imported from the Middle East, with hip scarves embellished with gold-plated ...

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 ...

The ancient Celts and Druids may have ignited autumn’s Samhain festival eons ago, but Oregonians keep the fire burning. On Saturday, redheads, kilt wearers and people of Celtic ancestry and many who ...

BUDAPEST (Reuters Life!) - As Anita Mester sways her hips, slipping almost into a trance, her dance in which hands and body move in perfect harmony triggers an ecstatic cheer from the audience. Sign ...

In 1974, Dave Hodges was reconnecting with an old friend over a few beers when he realized that there was a shortage of hip establishments in North San Diego County. Rather than pursue a career in ...

Though Brown has had bhangra, Brazilian, ballroom and break-dancing clubs for years, the University had long gone without a belly-dancing club. That changed recently with the formation of the Amira ...

SANTA CRUZ — There are plenty of events to get people into the Christmas mood but only one that will transport audiences to rural Ireland in the mid 20th century, complete with songs, dancing and ...

Today in Pacific Spotlight, Stripes talks with Dianna Olsen, Camp Foster’s resident belly dance instructor: What attracted you to belly dancing? The beautiful movements and mysteriousness of the ...