belly dancers

Midriff-baring performers

Belly dancers are performers of a style of dance originating in the Middle East, characterized by fluid movements of the torso, hips, and abdomen.

The dance emphasizes isolated muscle control, undulating movements, and often incorporates finger cymbals, veils, or other props.

Belly dancing appears in entertainment venues, cultural celebrations, and as a form of exercise: The restaurant featured belly dancers on weekend nights.

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choreography · tabla · harem pants · performances · rhythms · stage performance · veils · Lebanese · costume · Moroccan · Middle Eastern music · cabaret style · figure eights · cultural festivals · Persian · rhythmic patterns · Arabian · anklets

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Opposites
dance style/movement quality

belly dancersballet dancers

Artists performing classical movement

ballerinas · waltzers · tap dancers · square dancers · cloggers

performance context/formality

belly dancersballet corps

Supporting dancers collectively

prima ballerinas

Family

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Top 100,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG