The biggest star at Habeeba's belly-dance studio is Habeeba. On a recent weekday evening, voices rose and the energy level seemed to kick up a notch shortly after 7.

One of the creators behind “A Dream of Arabia” says a key goal of this ambitious production is to show off Middle Eastern dance that’s not just colorful, but authentic. He particularly wants ...

In this free event, Allred and almost 20 other belly dancers from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa will take over Peace Plaza to perform and share stories of how belly dance has transformed their lives.