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belly dance
(redirected from belly dances)

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belly dance
n.
A solo dance performed by a woman and characterized by sinuous hip and abdominal movements.

belly-dance (bl-dns) v.
belly dancer n.

belly dance
n
(Performing Arts / Dancing) a sensuous and provocative dance of Middle Eastern origin, performed by women, with undulating movements of the hips and abdomen
vb belly-dance
(Performing Arts / Dancing) (intr) to perform such a dance
belly dancer  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.belly dancebelly dance - a Middle Eastern dance in which the dancer makes sensuous movements of the hips and abdomen
choreography, stage dancing - a show involving artistic dancing
Verb1.belly dance - perform a belly dance
dancing, terpsichore, dance, saltation - taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe, dance - move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance; "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio"
Translations
belly dance ndanza del ventre
belly dance ndanza del ventre


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Wael Kakish, Maurice Saba and Moudy Elbyayadi of Kan Zaman performed Arabic music, while many guests engaged in belly dances and the debke.
Kabboni's newest work, Nouvelles Danses Sauvages (left, Kobboni is suited) is typically challenging: An African dancer performs The Dying Swan, a former Paris Opera Ballet star impersonates Josephine Baker, and Kobboni himself belly dances.
Visitors pay a 900 yen ($9) entrance fee to shop in a mock-up of Istanbul's bazaar, join in folk and belly dances done by dancers direct from Turkey and dine on Turkish delicacies.
 
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