"There is a bit of insanity in dancing that does everybody a great deal of good." - Edwin Denby Raqs Sharqui, or "belly dance" as it is commonly known, is one of the most liberating forms of personal expression. It is a form of dance that worships the movement of the hips, and encourages curves and shimmies usually denied women in our weight-obsessed Western culture. By turns relaxing and energetic, playful and sensuous, powerful and soft, it expresses the beauty of the soul like no other dance form. Be sure to refresh this site to get the most up-to-date information!