Sciatica drove Bettye Ames to belly dancing. Beset with back problems, and at the behest of a friend, the Dayton resident took up the ancient art 10 years ago to strengthen her abdominal muscles. The ...

When you think of belly dancing, images of lithe dancers in sultry, gauzy costumes probably come to mind. It’s the stereotype put forth in movies and music videos, in everything from 1950s sitcoms to ...

With easy precision, Kelly Ferguson mimics her instructor's movements in unison with verbal cues. She bends one knee slightly, then the other, her hands by her side with palms parallel to the floor.

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - If you’re looking for a creative way to get up and get moving, MinDak Belly Dance may have the perfect class for you! Instructors Alicia Karger and Hannah Watson offer ...

Every other week, Monitor staff writes about a feature article exploring wellness in the Capital Region. We’d like to thank our Community Partner Concord Hospital. Our Community Partners do not ...

After her mastectomy, Jennifer LaFleur found herself lying on the hardwood floor in her kitchen. The firm surface seemed to loosen up her tense back muscles, which were sore from the maddening ...

Girls just want to have fun. Or at least that?s what one group at Tech lives by. These girls make sure to gather every week for the most fun thing they?ve found at Tech ? belly dance. The Hill and ...

SALISBURY — When City Park belly dance instructor Fern Blair was growing up, she didn’t enjoy dancing. “I was actually a little girl and my mom signed me up for ballet. And I walked in the door, and I ...

Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Perry, a small dance studio has been a gathering spot for women of all shapes, sizes and ages to learn the art of belly dancing for the past 14 years. The ...

Richmond's Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will offer beginning and advanced belly dancing classes at its Humphrey Calder Community Center, 414 N. Thompson St. The beginner's ...