St. Louis? The class begins simply enough, with a head roll, first to the left, then to the right. Then, to warm up the shoulders, you roll those, too. Next, you move the arms, then the chest, then ...

MENTION THAT you're taking belly dance lessons to someone unfamiliar with the basics of this ancient dance style and you may get a chuckle or a raised eyebrow. "The stereotype is that it's one step ...

PORTLAND, MAINE - Most don't look like harem girls and few midriffs are showing. But they are belly dancing for fitness. A woman in her late 40s is swiveling her hips with the charisma of a teen pop ...