953 nut 59,541 #1 Posted May 10 World Belly Dance Day, on May 10 this year, is celebrated on the second Saturday of May every year. It is one of the most respected styles of dancing in the world. It has a long, celebrated history across many countries. It’s known for featuring complex movements of the hips and torso, and shiny costumes with many ornaments. The most common style of costume is the ‘bedlah,’ from Egypt, where the dance most likely originated. Typically, it includes a fitted top or bra, a fitted hip belt, and a full-length skirt or harem pants. Full-length dresses are sometimes worn, especially when dancing in more earthy styles. There are also tribal-style costumes that adopt features of traditional folkloric costumes from all over the world. This includes circle skirts, pantaloons, and turbans or headdresses decked with feathers or flowers. 1 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites