Tribal Fusion Belly Dance is a modern Western form of belly dance that was created by fusing American Tribal Style belly dance and American Cabaret belly dance. Artists frequently incorporate elements from Popping, Hip Hop, 'Egyptian' or 'Cabaret' belly dance, as well as movement principles from traditional forms such as Flamenco, Kathak, Odissi, and other folkloric and classical dance styles.
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Balkys, a dancer performing in France
Zoe Jakes performing to Beats Antique
Belly dance is a Middle Eastern dance that originated in Egypt, which features movements of the hips and torso. It has evolved to take many different forms depending on the country and region, both in costume and dance style; with the Egyptian styles and costumes being the most recognized worldwide due to Egyptian cinema. Belly dancing in its various styles and forms is popular worldwide with many schools around the globe practicing it.
Belly dancer on a Cairo dinner cruise
Belly dancer Randa Kamel performing in Cairo, 2007
La danse de l'almée (The Dance of the Almeh) by Jean-Léon Gérôme, 1863
Layla Taj, Egyptian belly dancer, performing in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt