Mind, body, soul—the art of belly dancing

The oriental dance, or belly dance, originated in the Middle East about the 14th century BCE. Despite beliefs that the dance was used as a way for women to seduce their sultan, belly dancing was created by women for women, and was used at such celebrations of femininity such as births and weddings.[More]

Malia DeLa Penia and the Belly Dancers In Paradise Dance Company.

Photos courtesy Malia DeLa Penia

Aging monologues:
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Wrinkles, crow’s feet, and gray hair are synonymous with growing old. Some women flock to doctors for Botox, a wrinkle-eliminating protein injected under the skin, simply to rid themselves of these signs of aging. [More]