MIDDLETOWN -- Cloaked in a burgundy robe appearing to be from another place and time, petite Gia Khalsa pushes her long dark hair behind her shoulders as she relays her personal, present-day mission. ...

She offers belly dance classes and said that local interest in belly dance has increased over the last decade. A festival like this one tends to bring new dancers into the fold. Seven years ago, Ryan ...

Belly dance instructor Sherry Ehrich promises that at the very least, her students will feel beautiful about the way they move. And if the ancient fertility rite dance still holds its magical power, ...

It's been nearly a year since Shakira shook and shimmied her way into American living rooms, with her video for "Whenever, Wherever." In that time, belly dancing, or variations of the ancient dances, ...

BRUNSWICK, Ohio -- When one thinks about choreographing a dance to the music of Harry Potter or a hit country tune, you might not immediately think of belly dancing as the genre. But that’s just what ...

2 Review: SCOTTISH BALLET - MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS, Sadler's Wells As a dance that was created by women of color, is amenable to a wide diversity of bodies, and is often described by its disciples as ...

With a fresh fusion of musical styles, a traditional Indian dance from more than 500 years ago has become trendy again to some ASU students. Bhangra, a traditional Punjabi Indian dance that has been a ...

Looking for a quick primer and a good workout? This class requires no prior dance experience. Expect enriching fun, fitness, and to feel great about yourself as you learn. All sizes, shapes, fitness ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. It began in Mesopotamia - the cradle of civilization. More than 6,000 years ago, ...