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Definition of Belly dancing
1. Noun. A Middle Eastern dance in which the dancer makes sensuous movements of the hips and abdomen.
Generic synonyms: Choreography, Stage Dancing
Derivative terms: Belly Dance
Lexicographical Neighbors of Belly Dancing
Literary usage of Belly dancing
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Egypt by Eva Ambros (2001)
"B DISCOTHEQUES / NIGHTCLUBS with live music and oriental shows featuring
belly-dancing, dervish-dancing and oriental folklore are available in all luxury ..."
2. Panama by Marc Rigole, Claude-Victor Langlois (2003)
"On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, a belly-dancing show is offered from 9pm to
midnight. ... Belly-dancing shows are featured on Fridays and Saturdays. ..."
3. Morocco by Ken Bernstein (2001)
"After dinner you may want to investigate the music of the country and study the
applied art of belly dancing, or work off your own calories in the hotel's ..."
4. Architecture of Instruction and Delight: A Socio-historical Analysis of by Pieter van Wesemael (2001)
"In the colonial sections, this gradually led to the replacing of the habitat
method of presentation by attractive bazaars, ‘scandalous' belly-dancing, ..."
5. A Hedonist's Guide to Tallinn by Laurence Shorter (2004)
"... ‘Oriental Hall' — a colonial-style gallery divided into tented booths where
clients can enjoy belly-dancing in both the Middle Eastern and Indian style. ..."
6. Toronto by Jennifer McMorran, Alain Rondeau (2002)
"They serve a full Greek menu until 4am on the weekends and present live Greek
music and belly- dancing shows. $$$ La Carreta Cuban Tapas Bar 469 ..."
7. Canada 2002 by Wayne C. Thompson (2003)
"... especially on Saturday nights when they feature belly dancing. 'The El $$$.$$$$
500 Cook Rd. «7(8-7509 As the sun sets on Okanagan Lake, the candles are ..."
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