World Dance
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In: Asian Dance
By: Cheryn Tan
Music, dance and drama - these three characters in kanji make up the word kabuki, a traditional Japanese theatrical fusion of aesthetics and culture. more...
Comeback of the Male Belly Dancers
A summary of the new trend and the historical background of the male belly dancers. more...
France's Electro Dance Takes World by Storm
By: Joe Lofaro
A dance that started in a nightclub outside of Paris in 2001 has now become a huge sensation among youths in different corners of the world. more...
In: European Dance
The history of the cotillion, a popular dance of the 1850s, has unexpected twists amid the figures and intricate steps of the dance. more...
Kalamatianos: History & How-To
In: European Dance
By: Lia Karidas
The Kalamatiano is easily the most representative dance of the Greek culture. Learn about its origins, style, steps, and performance. more...
Greek Dancing at Weddings & Events
In: European Dance
By: Lia Karidas
This is the beginner's guide to Greek dancing for celebration (weddings, baptisms, festivals, etc.). Learn about steps, style, line formations, and dance etiquette. more...
By: Catherine Owen
Whirling dervish dances are performed by the Sufi sect of Mevlevis, in Turkey and around the world. The origins, terms, clothing and movements of this dance fascinate! more...
Celebrating the natural beauty of the female form, belly dancing is beneficial to both the dancer's mental as well as her physical well-being. more...
Belly Dancing In the Western World
Ever since Little Egypt performed on the Midway Plaisance at the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, North Americans have been enthralled with belly dancing. more...
A Brief History of Belly Dancing
As an art form belly dancing honours the goddess within all of us and celebrates the female body of all shapes and sizes. more...
