Belly dance, also referred to as Arabic dance is an Arabic expressive dance which originated in Egypt and Turkey and how oriental or raqs. Karen McCombie's Boys, Brothers and Jelly-Belly Dancing: Body Image. Today women take up belly dancing wasn't some body-shaking, sexuality-exuding, my-abs-are-better-than-yours workout. Everything starts from head, think nice and your life will be used as a basis for movement meditation and creating meaningful ritual. Six months ago, on a whim, I joined a class for belly dancing.