belly dancer
Hips tell stories
A belly dancer is a performer of a Middle Eastern dance style characterized by undulating movements of the torso, especially the hips and abdomen.
The dance emphasizes isolating different muscle groups to create fluid, rhythmic motions.
She trained as a belly dancer in Cairo.
Also called raqs sharqi or oriental dance.
Rapid side-to-side shaking
- undulateMove in waves
- hip dropTwisting takedown targeting knees
- figure eightShape of crossed loops
- body waveChemical hair-curling process
isolations · layering · turns · floorwork · fluidity · articulation
One who amuses others
- cabaretLive entertainment venue
- nightclubEvening entertainment venue
- restaurantPlace serving meals
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
stage · troupe · soloist · choreography · audience · spotlight · performance · applause
Rapid side-to-side shaking
midriff · serpentine · sinuous · allure · mesmerize · captivate · enchant · seductive
Beaded dancer's waistband
- veilFabric that obscures
- choliFitted top under sari
- harem pantsLoose trousers gathered at ankles
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
beads · coins · fringe · armlets · headpiece · gossamer · silk · jeweled
Indian paired hand drums
- folkloreInherited cultural narratives
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- festivalOrganized public celebration
ceremony · Egyptian · Middle Eastern · Turkish · Lebanese · harem · anthropology · cultural identity
shimmy
Rapid side-to-side shaking
- undulateMove in waves
- hip dropTwisting takedown targeting knees
- figure eightShape of crossed loops
body wave · isolations · layering · turns · floorwork · fluidity · articulation
entertainer
One who amuses others
- cabaretLive entertainment venue
- nightclubEvening entertainment venue
- restaurantPlace serving meals
wedding · stage · troupe · soloist · choreography · audience · spotlight · performance · applause · gig
shimmy
Rapid side-to-side shaking
torso · midriff · serpentine · sinuous · allure · mesmerize · captivate · enchant · seductive · mystique
hip scarf
Beaded dancer's waistband
- veilFabric that obscures
- choliFitted top under sari
- harem pantsLoose trousers gathered at ankles
sequins · beads · coins · fringe · armlets · headpiece · gossamer · silk · jeweled · embroidered
tabla
Indian paired hand drums
- folkloreInherited cultural narratives
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
festival · ceremony · Egyptian · Middle Eastern · Turkish · Lebanese · harem · anthropology · cultural identity
- performersactor, actress, singer, musician, comedian
- Orientalismodalisque, orientalism, Egyptology, snake charmer, harems
- Middle Eastern iconscamel, crescent, crescent moon, hamsa, palm tree
- Dancerssoloist, ballerina, breakdancer, b-boy, prima ballerina
- Street Performersbusker, street performer, street singer, juggler, magician
- Ottoman jobsgrand vizier, vizier, pasha, muezzin, qadi
belly dancerballet dancer
Performer of classical movement
line dancer · tap dancer · square dancer · clogger · robot dancer
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