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The difference between oriental dance and belly dance

The difference between oriental dance and belly dance lies in:

Belly dance is a kind of female dance, which is characterized by dancers swinging their hips and abdomen with the ever-changing fast rhythm. Dance is beautiful and changeable, showing Arabic customs and being famous for its mystery. Compared with belly dancing, Oriental dancing is more professional. It is generally believed that oriental dance is an ancient traditional dance in the Middle East, Central Asia and Egypt.

Belly dance and Indian dance are both ancient civilizations with a long history. Religiously, the main religion in the Middle East is Islam, while India believes in Buddhism. Both dances are closely related to local religious culture. The Arab region in the Middle East is the birthplace of belly dance, which is called Oriental Dance by local people and is a well-known dance.