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 ...

Belly dancing is the Western name for a form of dance, which is believed to have evolved in the Middle East. Egyptian tomb paintings dating back to 1400 BC chronicle partially clad dancers whose ...

Filmmaker Alicia Dhanifu who appears in director Jamaa Fanakas Emma Mae constructs a rigorous and beautifully rendered history of belly dancing its roots and history forms and meanings The filmmaker ...

Huell spends the day at the Glendale Civic Auditorium at the RAQS L.A. Carnival of Belly dance. Huell spends the day at the Glendale Civic Auditorium at the RAQS L.A. Carnival of Belly dance. Belly ...

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 ...