Belly dance originated in Egypt, where it has been practiced for centuries.

Raqs Sharqi is the traditional name for belly dance in Egypt.

Belly dance is characterized by hip movements, arm movements, head movements, and more.

A bedlah is the most common type of belly dance costume.

Baladi is the traditional Egyptian belly dance rhythm.

Saidi is the Egyptian belly dance style that is characterized by its fast, energetic movements.

Melaya Leff is the Egyptian belly dance style that is characterized by its slow, graceful movements.

Belly dance became popular in the West in the 19th century.

Badia Masabni is considered to be the mother of modern belly dance.

The Cairo International Belly Dance Festival is the largest belly dance festival in the world.

The Belly Dancer of the Year Competition is the most prestigious belly dance competition in the world.

The Badia Masabni School of Belly Dance was the first belly dance school in the world.

Belly Dance Magazine is the oldest and most widely read belly dance magazine in the world.

The Belly Dance Association of America is the largest belly dance organization in the world.

The Belly Dance Museum is the first and only belly dance museum in the world.