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My World!: Belly- Dancing

Belly- Dancing

Hey Today I just saw a Belly - Dancing, I just loved it!!!

This is one Art form that is really Loved by all!! Its truly "Mesmerizing".

True historical data on belly dance is fragmentary -- there is relatively little documentation on women's work and activities throughout the age of literacy. Current theories on the history of belly dance are a confusing mixture of speculative extrapolation and personal bias which is then often presented as historical fact. There is much room for more stringent research in this area.
Belly dance is known in the Middle East as raks sharqi, literally, :dance of the East" or "oriental dance". The current western term may be derived from the French danse du ventre, so named because of the exposure of the midriff. Raks sharqi, the contemporary stage form derived from Egyptian baladi and influenced by early Hollywood glamour and western balletic training, is distinct from raks sha'abi or folk dances, which may nevertheless be featured in glitzed up yet authentic versions as part of an oriental stage show. It is ironic that while traditionally Middle Eastern women have been discouraged from or censured for pursuing a career as a belly dancer, many Western woman embrace it as a means of rediscovering themselves and nurturing a stronger personal identity and sense of empowerment.

Why Belly dance?
Aside from the joy inherent in learning a beautiful dance art, enthusiasts report a wide variety of benefits gained from the practice of Middle Eastern dance:
Satisfaction from achieving new levels of physical mastery
A feeling of camaraderie, community, making new friends
Strengthening, reshaping and renewed acceptance of one's body
Greater freedom and range of self expression
Relief from back pain
Familiarity with different musical styles and cultures
Spending time for yourself
Bringing joy to others
Girl time
Fun Fun Fun!
Hope U Njoyed it!!!!