Where did belly dance come from? As the history of this ancient dance form (20,000 BC cave drawings) was never written down, it is difficult to say with any factual proof. Some people believe it is a ...

Sciatica drove Bettye Ames to belly dancing. Beset with back problems, and at the behest of a friend, the Dayton resident took up the ancient art 10 years ago to strengthen her abdominal muscles. The ...

When you think of belly dancing, images of lithe dancers in sultry, gauzy costumes probably come to mind. It’s the stereotype put forth in movies and music videos, in everything from 1950s sitcoms to ...

With easy precision, Kelly Ferguson mimics her instructor's movements in unison with verbal cues. She bends one knee slightly, then the other, her hands by her side with palms parallel to the floor.

Spanish major Angelina Bolton, 21, has been belly dancing since 2006. She fell in love with the art form and wants to continue to learn different styles of belly dancing. Photo Courtesy of Angelina ...

Every other week, Monitor staff writes about a feature article exploring wellness in the Capital Region. We’d like to thank our Community Partner Concord Hospital. Our Community Partners do not ...

BRECKENRIDGE – In a county focused on fleece and extreme fitness, it’s easy to lose touch with the feminine side.But every week, a dedicated group of women gather to bare their bellies and shimmy to ...