Fitnesshttp://www.brighthub.com/health/fitness.aspxenPrenatal Belly Dance: Ancient Lamaze for Modern Momshttp://www.brighthub.com/health/fitness/articles/23342.aspxFri, 23 Jan 2009 21:12:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23342chrismjordan528Ever wonder how pregnant women eased their labor pains before the advent of epidurals and Lamaze classes? The ancient art of belly dance provides some insight into that question. Belly Dance and Childbirth Belly dance and childbirth have been connected for thousands of years. An ancient art form, belly dance is about 6,000 years old. Experts su...The History of Belly Dance Part IIhttp://www.brighthub.com/health/fitness/articles/20746.aspxThu, 08 Jan 2009 04:20:56 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:20746chrismjordan528Americans have had a lot of influence on belly dance from giving it a nickname, to inventing its typical costume, and even creating new styles. Exotic Exercise Belly dance is gaining in popularity in the U.S., appealing to women as a new form of exotic exercise. Wanting to dance like Shakira and Beyonce---two pop performers who regularly incorporat...