Raqs is an Arabic word for dance. It carries with it history and tradition and emotion. For Sabra Nelson, dance is about all ...

Amira Dabbas of Rohnert Park constantly asks her father, an immigrant from Jordan, when they will go to another Bay Area Arabic gathering. Dark eyes sparkling, the 9-year-old smiles as she explains ...

"I love it! It's a sisterhood. I've never really experienced such a family feeling type activity or feeling in my life," said Cat Stappas, an American tribal belly dancer. "I love the confidence and ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Parks and Recreation Department invites residents to a free introductory tribal belly dance class Saturday, Feb. 10. The class is from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Auld ...

Destination Tribal Bellydance will shake up the scene Saturday at their farewell show at the Capitol Theater. "This year will be our final performance. I have decided to retire the troupe," said ...

Tamarind is a group of women from various walks of life bonded by the joy of American Tribal Style. Tamarind is a group of dedicated performers and instructors who strive to give you best in class ...

Kajira Djoumahna came across the art of belly dancing rather innocently. "I found belly dancing through a recreation center's brochure," said the Hawaii resident. "I had never even seen a belly dancer ...

Several women learned to belly dance at the Temple Emanu-El on Sunday afternoon as part of the celebration of the Jewish holiday, Purim. Part workout, part dance class, it was the first time that ...

Kalima Tribal presents a day full of belly dance workshops and performance Saturday, Sept. 12, at Looking Glass Artist Collective, 405 N. Lee St. The “Tribal Sampler” workshops take place 9 a.m.-4:30 ...

Tribal Belly Dance classes are going to be held at St Veronica’s Church Hall in Helmshore. The new classes will be held on a Tuesday evening (8.30 – 9.15pm) after the beginners class (6.30-7.30pm) and ...

Though it's the Middle East that put belly dance on the world map, the origin of the form is shrouded in mystery. One of the legends suggests that its complex hip movements have their roots in the ...