Robin Smith, a tribal belly dance instructor, sees her dream become reality as she prepares to open a new studio in downtown Forest Grove. (Benjamin Brink/Staff Photographer) It never ceases to amaze ...
EGYPTIAN MUSIC BOOMS through the amplifier at 6:15 p.m. as instructor Leslie Rosen leads her belly-dance class through what she calls a shimmy warmup. She gives gentle instructions every few seconds ...
With its focus on shimmying hips and undulating abs, many people might think belly dancing is a male-oriented performance. It’s actually for and about women, say the members of Troupe Hayati, who are ...