Recreation is presenting a new class, Belly Dancing with instructor Jheri St. James. The class will start July 31 and continue through Aug. 28, meeting Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the ...

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 ...

It's true of many things, including the art of belly dancing: Perception often does not match reality. The most common misconception portrays belly dancing as a suggestive act performed by women for ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...