Raqs - the Heart of Belly Dance®
Raqs (Arabic for dance) as raqs sharqi or raqs beledi
is the underpinning of modern belly dance

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Raqs or Raks?
You will see both on Belly Dance websites Which is better?

2012 Show Photos
A mix of dance styles See the photos

Lounge Talk
3 minutes on "what is belly dance"

	Belly Dance - information for the aficionado - for example: History - for the dance, famous dancers and background events How Tos - from making a skirt to finding a teacher Selected Moves - just the basics
	BellyRaqs - services for the general public - for example: Join a Class with Kashmir (Christchurch, NZ) Hens' Night Fun - playshops with Kashmir Hire a Dancer - parties, galas, and celebrations
	Kashmir - creator of this site About Kashmir - background and training - and photos Opinions and Blog including what is a shimmy and how to shimmy. Contact Kashmir
	Middle Eastern Background - for example: Different Dance Styles - far more than just belly dance Traditional Clothing Arabic Language - a few words and phrases
	Safe Dance Practice - for example: Safe Dancing Tips Glossary of Terms Pregnancy and Dance
	... and lots more Humour Links Site Index - plenty to explore

Yalla, explore the world of raqs

Belly Raqs with Kashmir

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