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.

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 ...

New Year, new me, etc. Maybe lose weight with…belly dancing! “I’ve danced my whole life,” said Sabrina (858-337-1728; sabrinabellydancer.com). “I studied dance at UC Irvine, and in my second year I ...

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 ...