belly dance
noun
: a usually solo dance emphasizing movements of the belly
belly dance
intransitive verb
belly dancer
noun
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The lineup fittingly includes a diverse selection of dance, from belly dancing to Chicano ballet folklórico and tap dancing.
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
Shakira owned the stage during her first Grammy performance since 2007 with her classic belly dancing, bringing the heat and power of Latin music to the broadcast, which was notably absent otherwise.
—Evan Nicole Brown, TIME, 3 Feb. 2025
The Colombian star came out swinging with bold belly dancing moves — a signature of her decades-long career.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 2 Feb. 2025
The choreography incorporates belly dance and Bollywood influences.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
Shakira owned the stage during her first Grammy performance since 2007 with her classic belly dancing, bringing the heat and power of Latin music to the broadcast, which was notably absent otherwise.
—Evan Nicole Brown, TIME, 3 Feb. 2025
The Colombian star came out swinging with bold belly dancing moves — a signature of her decades-long career.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 2 Feb. 2025
The choreography incorporates belly dance and Bollywood influences.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for belly dance
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“Belly dance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/belly%20dance. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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