History of Belly Dance

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The term “Belly Dance” is actually a misnomer. It is a dance style that uses the torso and hips but rarely the “belly”. The term came about from the Chicago World Fair in 1893 when it was thought it would pull the punters more than a more neutral label. (We are talking Victoria era when even legs were considered risque).

The term Belly Dance is actually a misnomer. It is a dance style that uses the torso and hips but rarely the 'belly'. The term came about from the Chicago World Fair in 1893 when it was thought it would pull the punters more than a more neutral label. (We are talking Victoria era when even legs were considered risque).