There are many ways I see myself: harried worker bee, mother of one almost-grown-up daughter, music maven, Giants fan. But undulating goddess of the dance? That one's pretty far down on the list.

Belly dancing is an ancient art form. Patti Beaman, the owner of World in Motion, says belly dancing is at least 6,000 years old, and many practitioners say it allows them to make a connection to ...

3 Review: “Sons of Echo” is a Masterful Exploration of the Men Behind the Bravura As a dance that was created by women of color, is amenable to a wide diversity of bodies, and is often described by ...

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 ...