belly-dance
Midriff movement art
Belly-dance is a style of dance originating in the Middle East, characterized by undulating movements of the torso, especially the hips and abdomen.
As a verb, to belly-dance is to perform this dance: She learned to belly-dance while living in Cairo.
A belly dancer performs this art form professionally or recreationally.
Rapid side-to-side shaking
- undulateMove in waves
- isolationComplete separation from others
- figure-eightTwo conjoined loops
- camelHumped desert mammal
maya · layering · fluidity · sway · ripple · contraction · pivot
Semitic language family member
- EgyptianRelating to the pharaohs' land
- TurkishOf Anatolia's republic
- LevantineOf the eastern Mediterranean
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
tradition · folklore · ritual · ceremony · festivity · customs · ethnicity · identity
Fabric that obscures
- coinsMetal money units
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- fringeOutermost edge or margin
- choliFitted top under sari
headpiece · armlets · anklets · beaded · sheer · cutout · embroidery
Raised performance platform
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
- troupeTraveling group of performers
- soloistUnaccompanied performer
ensemble · showcase · recital · festival · workshop · competition · improvisation · instructor
Indian paired hand drums
- oudAromatic heartwood or plucked instrument
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
- percussionSound through impact
- drummingPercussive rhythm-making
shimmy
Rapid side-to-side shaking
- undulateMove in waves
- isolationComplete separation from others
- figure-eightTwo conjoined loops
camel · maya · layering · fluidity · sway · ripple · contraction · pivot
Arabic
Semitic language family member
- EgyptianRelating to the pharaohs' land
- TurkishOf Anatolia's republic
- LevantineOf the eastern Mediterranean
heritage · tradition · folklore · ritual · ceremony · festivity · customs · ethnicity · identity · globalization
veil
Fabric that obscures
choli · headpiece · armlets · anklets · beaded · sheer · cutout · embroidery
stage
Raised performance platform
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
- troupeTraveling group of performers
soloist · ensemble · showcase · recital · festival · workshop · competition · improvisation · instructor · studio
tabla
Indian paired hand drums
- oudAromatic heartwood or plucked instrument
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
- percussionSound through impact
belly-dancewaltz
Dance in three-quarter time
ballroom dancing · ballroom dance · Irish step dance · foxtrot · ballet
dance, belly, embellish, bellies, embellishment, embellishments, bellyful