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 Raqs Sharqi, often referred to as "belly dance," is a traditional Egyptian dance form characterized by fluid, expressive movements of the torso, hips, and arms. It blends grounded, rhythmic isolations with graceful, flowing gestures, often performed to Middle Eastern music.
Raqs Sharqi is a classical Egyptian performance dance that developed in the 20th century from earlier folk and social dances. It is known for its intricate hip work, elegant arm patterns, and strong connection to Arabic music and rhythm.
Raqs Sharqi is both sensual and sophisticated, emphasizing musicality, emotional expression, and connection between dancer and audience. With its mix of delicate shimmies, dynamic accents, and sweeping movements, it celebrates the artistry and depth of Middle Eastern dance traditions.

 Raqs Baladi, meaning “dance of the country” or “dance of the people,” is an Egyptian social dance with roots in everyday community celebrations. It is earthy, grounded, and improvisational, emphasizing strong hip movements, natural posture, and a close connection to the music. Unlike the more theatrical Raqs Sharqi, Baladi is intimate and authentic, often danced in social settings with family and friends. 

  American Cabaret is a theatrical belly dance style that developed in the United States in the mid-20th century. It blends Middle Eastern dance traditions with Western stage influences, often featuring finger cymbals (zills), flowing veil work, and dramatic use of props like swords or candles. Known for its playful improvisation and lively drum solos, AmCab is colorful, expressive, and designed to entertain in restaurant and nightclub settings. 

 Middle Eastern folklore dances are traditional movement styles that represent the daily life, celebrations, and cultural identity of specific regions across the Middle East and North Africa. Each dance has its own distinct music, costume, and style—for example, Saidi from Upper Egypt features energetic cane twirling and lively rhythms, Dabke from the Levant is a powerful line dance symbolizing unity and community, and Hagallah from the Bedouin traditions celebrates festivals with joyful, earthy steps. These dances are deeply tied to heritage, expressing both the history and the living spirit of the people who continue to perform them today. 

  Shaabi dancing is a lively, playful Egyptian street style that grew out of everyday social dance and the popular shaabi music genre. It’s less formal than classical Raqs Sharqi, often earthy, cheeky, and full of personality, with gestures and attitude reflecting the spirit of the people. Shaabi is about expression, fun, and connecting with the music, often danced with a sense of humor and improvisation rather than polished stage technique. 

 FatChance BellyDance® Style, also called American Tribal Style®, is a modern group improvisational dance form created in the United States. It blends elements of Middle Eastern, North African, Indian, and Flamenco dance traditions into a unique style.
This style is known for strong posture, earthy hip movements, and elegant arm patterns, with dancers performing in unison through a shared vocabulary of cues and combinations.
Rather than being choreographed, ATS® is based on a system of nonverbal communication between dancers, creating a spontaneous, cooperative performance that highlights connection and community.

"Improv Team Sync, created by Amy Sigil, is a formation system that actively practices spacial awareness, lead and follow relationships, leadership training, team building, movement exploration, and performance. 

Improv Team Sync can be used for formulating new routes to positive production in office and work environments. Practicing how to listen and how to lead. This gives individuals an opportunity to step into both roles. 

It can also be used in dance with a pre-existing vocabulary, or as a way to build vocabulary with  a group. " - Amy Sigil

 Fusion  Belly dance is an interesting mix of classical and modern dances, such  as flamenco, cabaret, Egyptian, contemporary and others. Fusion can be  performed to any style of music, and it creates an immersive experience  and transports the viewers into a beautiful fantasy with the help of  dance, acting and costumes. 

 Bollywood dance is a lively, theatrical style of movement that comes from India’s film industry. It blends classical Indian dance forms, folk traditions, and contemporary styles like hip-hop and jazz into high-energy, expressive performances.
Known for its colorful, dramatic flair, Bollywood dance tells stories through expressive gestures, rhythmic footwork, and dynamic group choreography. It’s often joyful, playful, and full of personality.
Bollywood style dancing is energetic, fun, and accessible for all levels, inviting dancers to celebrate music and storytelling through movement.