Here we examine and discuss the various theories about the origins of bellydancing, its history, its evolution and its archetypes.

Many are there who believe that bellydancing is an ancient birthing ritual. Others do not agree with this idea, but instead that it is the dance of slave girls and prostitiutes, done for the purpose of advertising their sexual assets and has little or nothing to do with childbirth.

What role exactly, does sex and sexuality play in the meaning and presentation of the dance?

What do YOU believe and WHY?

Any and ALL opinions are greatly welcome..

WARNING: Sex and Sexuality shall be discussed in an open and candid manner, without censorship. But please keep it relevant to the subject being discussed.

NO SPAM PLEASE !

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