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 ...

BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Just as the Greek god Eros wanted to spread love, Jennifer Carpenter-Peak wants to share her passion for music and dance. “Sort of my whole life led to this,” Carpenter-Peak ...

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 ...

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.

MILWAUKEE -- It's a beautiful form of dance that's a great workout -- but it also builds friendships and self-esteem. Laura spent the morning being healthy at Tamarind Tribal Belly Dance. Tamarind is ...