Definition of belly dance
: a usually solo dance emphasizing movements of the belly
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belly dance
intransitive verb
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Variety of movement styles including belly dance, samba, modern fusion, and Chinese martial arts.
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Next level: Be the first person to belly dance with a succubus for 10 seconds or more.
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First Known Use of belly dance
1899
BELLY DANCE Defined for English Language Learners
belly dance
Definition of belly dance for English Language Learners
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: a type of Middle Eastern dance done by a woman who makes rhythmic movements with her hips and belly
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