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Krumping, an Aggressive Urban Street Dance

By: Feature Writer Allen Williams

Krump is an aggressive and energetic dance developed during the 1990s in Los Angeles. Featured on TV and in film, krumpers are sharing the wild dance form with the world. more...

Comeback of the Male Belly Dancers

By: Feature Writer Inka Piegsa-Quischotte

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: Feature Writer 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...

Whirling Dervish Dance

By: Feature Writer 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...

Belly Dance to Better Health

By: Feature Writer Laurie Hodges Humble

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

By: Feature Writer Laurie Hodges Humble

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

By: Feature Writer Laurie Hodges Humble

As an art form belly dancing honours the goddess within all of us and celebrates the female body of all shapes and sizes. more...

Michael Flatley Biography

By: Feature Writer Michael Rowland

Biography of Michael Flatley, Irish Dancing Icon and Best Paid Live Performer in the world. more...

Valentine’s Day Dances

By: Feature Writer Lorna Jota

Spend this weekend dancing the night away, enjoying musicals or learning some sexy moves to surprise your significant other more...

Its Carnival Time Around the World

By: Feature Writer Lorna Jota

The new year starts with an explosion of festivities around the world that traditionally take place right before lent, a time of reflection and moderation more...

Harbourfront Dance Weekend 2008

By: Feature Writer Lorna Jota

Dance Ontario's Dance Weekend from January 19 to the 20 was the opening event for Harbourfront's Next Steps dance series for the winter/spring edition of 2008 more...

Salsa Dance

By: Feature Writer Anuradha Muralidharan

The Spanish word Salsa literally means sauce or flavor. Take the literal meaning and add it to a dance form and you have Salsa - saucy, flavored and great fun! more...

Belly Dancers Prepare for Tour

By: Feature Writer Lacey B. Lyons

Jillina Carlano, lead dancer and choreographer in the Bellydance Superstars, spoke with contributing writer Lacey Lyons. more...

Ice Dance

By: Feature Writer Anuradha Muralidharan

Ice dancing is different - it is a combination of a sports activity with the grace and poise of dancing. It calls for agility, technical skill, strength and confidence. more...

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