bellydance
what it is
Belly dance (Arabic: رقص شرقي) is a Western term for a traditional Egyptian dance form. Some American devotees refer to it simply as "Middle Eastern Dance. " In the Egyptian Arabic language it is known as raqs sharqi (رقص شرقي; literally "oriental dance") or sometimes raqs baladi (رقص بلدي; literally "dance of country", and so "national" or "folk" dance).
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questions
What is bellydance?
Belly dance (Arabic: رقص شرقي) is a Western term for a traditional Egyptian dance form. Some American devotees refer to it simply as "Middle Eastern Dance. " In the Egyptian Arabic language it is known as raqs sharqi (رقص شرقي; literally "oriental dance") or sometimes raqs baladi (رقص بلدي; literally "dance of country", and so "national" or "folk" dance).
What are good bellydance albums to start with?
Try Bellydance Superstars by Various Artists, The Gathering Season by Solace, Tribal Derivations by Beats Antique, and Wassan Pharaoun by Issam Houshan.
Who are some women making bellydance?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/bellydance/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making bellydance, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20