Meaning of the word "belly dance" in English

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belly dance

US /ˈbel.i ˌdæns/
UK /ˈbel.i ˌdæns/
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Noun

1.

a Middle Eastern dance performed by a woman, typically involving a rapid, undulating movement of the belly and hips.

Example:
She learned to belly dance at a local studio.
The restaurant features live belly dance performances on weekends.

Verb

1.

to perform a belly dance.

Example:
She decided to belly dance for the talent show.
Many people enjoy watching women belly dance.
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