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Belly dancing is also called “Raks Sharki” or "Oriental Dance" and is a form of dance that many are familiar with but few understand. Originally, belly dancing was purely for entertainment and most often would be the main entertainment at wedding receptions, parties or exclusive celebrations in the Middle East. Quite often the male members of the family would join in the dance just for fun. Over the last 30 years belly dancing has become quite popular also in European countries thus creating interest in other parts of the world. It is not uncommon to see men as well as women dancers perform in cabaret.