As much as belly dance has been caricatured, it’s actually a subtle art. Unlike other styles of dance — say, ballet — it’s not focused on movement of the limbs, but instead undulations of the torso.

A performer with the Desert Darlings dances as a skeleton reindeer in a "The Nightmare Before Christmas"-themed skit. (Courtesy of The Desert Darlings) The imagination of filmmaker, animator and ...

Destination Tribal Bellydance will shake up the scene Saturday at their farewell show at the Capitol Theater. "This year will be our final performance. I have decided to retire the troupe," said ...

The Belly Dance Show will take place at YES! Cinema on Nov. 9 at 5 p.m. For adults and children ages 12 and over only. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door ...

It’s sensuous, and it’s an art form — not dirty dancing: that’s the gospel Vicky Mitchell preaches to the public. “Belly dancing,” she says, “is also empowering — just watch.” And the 75 or so ...

FAIRHOPE, Ala. -- Belly dancers from all along the Gulf Coast will unite at 5 p.m. Feb. 27 in a belly dance show, the proceeds of which will be donated to relief efforts for the people of Haiti. The ...