9 Terms
Contributors in Belly dance
Belly dance
Awwad
Dance; Belly dance
In Arabic music, this refers to the free-form improvised instrumental solo that has no underlying rhythm. This is often used for the opening few phrases of music played for a belly dancer, and it is ...
Bedleh
Dance; Belly dance
In Arabic, this literally means "suit". It refers to the cabaret-style beaded bra/belt/skirt/body stocking costume that a belly dancer wears for a performance. In these two photographs, Morocco is ...
Beledi Dr
Dance; Belly dance
This is a long, floor-length dress, frequently used in belly dance costuming. Made of natural fiber such as cotton, it gives a very folkloric look and is popular among dancers who do "American ...
