belly dance

noun

: a usually solo dance emphasizing movements of the belly
belly dance intransitive verb
belly dancer noun

Examples of belly dance in a Sentence

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Nestled within the former historic Paia Train Depot, about one mile up Baldwin Avenue, the studio offers drop-in classes ranging from gentle flow to belly dancing and also hosts teacher trainings, and special events, like cacao ceremonies and sound healing sessions. Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2024 Listen to this article A first annual Movement and Arts Festival is ready to take Connecticut by storm with belly dancing and hula hoop performances, mediums and intuitives, vendors, live music and positivity. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2024 McKay said her advanced belly dancing class formed a troup, Eternal Rose, that performs throughout Connecticut. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2024 In addition to fitness classes, there’s belly dancing and tai chi. Allison Aubrey, NPR, 24 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for belly dance 

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of belly dance was in 1889

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“Belly dance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/belly%20dance. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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