since both bellydance and belly dance are western translations I would say that they are both correct and incorrect. Correct as far as widely used and understood in western society, but incorrect as far as being an accurate translation. Although I personally think Raks Sharki or Danse Orientale is probably a lot more accurate I use bellydance simply because no one (other than other bellydancers) would understand me if I used the other terms
Last edited by Mouse; 09-01-2006 at 12:30 AM.
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