Belly Dancing comes from Egypt and the Middle East, where this dance is considered a religious and entertainment ritual.
Stomach dances are usually performed by women, but can also be done by men.
The history of stomach dances can be tracked back to ancient Egyptian times, where women in the royal palace learn to dance with elegant and sensual movements.
Abdominal dance involves gentle and twisted movements, such as hip movements, stomach, chest, and arms.
Abdominal dance can help increase flexibility and muscle strength, and help reduce stress and improve mental health.
Before dancing, stomach dancers usually wear costumes consisting of long and loose skirts, open tops, and accessories such as head veils, necklaces, and bracelets.
Music used in stomach dance is usually a traditional Middle East music that combines instruments such as drums, ney, and OUD.
Stomach dances are often performed at nightclubs and Middle Eastern restaurants, but can also be found in dance studios and art festivals.
One of the most famous movements in the abdominal dance is Shimmy, which is fast and vibrating movements on the hips or stomach.
Some popular stomach dance variants including Egyptian, Turkish and Arabic stomach dances, each have unique movements and styles.
