SEQUIM — Laura Samperi-Ferdig has been studying belly dance since she was 8 and teaching since she was 16. “Belly dance is one of the oldest known art forms,” she said. “Its true name is Raks Sharki ...

There is little in the way of written history about belly dancing. Some believe it is a combination of Indian Temple Dancing and Chinese Martial Arts that fused along the Silk Road, combining ...