Belly Dance History
It is hard to say when “belly dancing” started and where. I have created this page to help reveal it’s mysteries. I have gathered books, web sites, articles, anything I could find on this subject. Also included on this page is information about the different styles of dance and types of dances. This is not an all inclusive list of resources. New items will be added when I run across them. I hope you enjoy exploring this wonderful art form.
Articles - The below articles are linked from web sites.
About Bellydance – by Venus
The American Tradition of Belly Dance with Zambalita – program notes from a performance by Zambalita
Belly Dance - article from Private Tourist Guide in Istanbul website
Belly Dance Time Line – from learn-to-belly-dance.com
Dance Du Ventre: a fresh appraisal (part I) – by Leona Wood
Defining the Dance – by Jen Al-Amira
The Ethics of Ethic – article written by Morocco, from Morocco’s web site.
Exactly What is Middle Eastern Dance – by Lady Blodwen Ferch Maergred
Fact & Fantasy About Belly Dance - article from Private Tourist Guide in Istanbul website
The Forbidden Dance – by Lucy Pappas
History of Middle Eastern Dance – from BellydanceUK website
In Search of the Origins of Dance - from Andrea Deagon’s website
The Oriental Dance – from Asmhan’s page
Primer on Middle Eastern Dance Styles – Beginners are often confused about the many dance styles in Middle Eastern dance. Our dance comes from many countries, so there is great variety. The wide range of choices is one of the charms. There are general characteristics in each style, however, which differentiate them.
Roots – an article by Morocco, published in Habibi, vol.5, #12, from Morocco’s web site.
What is Belly Dancing? – article from the IAMED website
The World’s Oldest Dance; a history of bellydance (revised 2000) – by Joyful Dancer, Karol H. Harding
Books – Some of these books are out of print. If you ever see them in a bookstore, flea market or on the web, buy them, they are priceless.
Check my booklist for more books on belly dancing.
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