Ava Fleming's passion for dancing found her at a young age when her mind embraced thoughts of oceans and science. She says it chose her. Photo by Pauletta Tohonnie As a teenager, Ava Fleming went with ...

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 ...

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 ...

SHAKIRA’S shimmying and gyrating at the MTV awards sent pulses racing, but some purists say she ain’t the real thing. “It was horrible!” said Manhattan belly dancer and instructor who goes by the name ...

Award-winning dancer Jheri St. James will offer an introduction to belly dance in a six-week series of classes through Aliso Viejo Recreation Department starting Thursday, July 11. Classes will ...

For Kristyn Hohimer – better known as Anyanka within her community – belly dancing has always been something she’s chased, even from before she could remember. “Funny story that my dad just told,” ...

They may have different reasons for attending, but the five women learning the ancient art of belly dancing agree on one thing — it’s a lot of fun. “I really enjoy it,” said Dorothy Dingee, who at 84, ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Come explore the origins of belly dance with teacher Rijah Newell, and bring ...

CHICO — Devin “Kaira” McBain was still learning to walk when she started belly dancing in her mother’s footsteps. Now a mother and professional dancer and teacher herself, McBain is also a Belly Dance ...