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Saudi belly dancers break taboos behind closed doors

Women in Riyadh attend secret belly dancing classes to promote fitness and empowerment despite cultural stigma linking the dance to sexuality, instructors said.

  • In Arab communities, belly dancing has been a form of artistic expression, entertainment and a staple of classic Egyptian cinema.
  • Saudi Arabian belly dancers practice their art behind closed doors due to cultural stigma and fears of being seen by family members.
  • Despite reforms under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi society retains deep-seated conservatism regarding activities like belly dancing.
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Saudi belly dancers break taboos behind closed doors

In a fitness studio in Saudi Arabia, dozens of women sway to Arabic music as they practise belly dancing -- an activity that many feel compelled to keep secret.

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