Male Arabic Dancers- From what I have learned up to this point, throughout the Arabic world, men were historically seen performing dance while impersonating women (cross dressing) at times when women were not allowed to dance in public. Today, this is still commonly seen, and of the Middle Eastern countries, it is most tolerated in [...]
Belly Dance History
By Mellilah
Belly Dance History and Origins by Mellilah Seen as an ancient dance form, belly dance evolved through various ancient dance traditions throughout North African and the Middle East. Baladi means “country” or “folk” and refers to a particular style and costuming. Primarily in the US, baladi is also used to represent a specific rhythm, the [...]
