Belly dance has its origins in Egypt but is no longer limited to its country of origin. What was once known as country/folk dancing, is today a global craze. Also, new dancers develop it to suit their country or region. So, we have new belly dancers at the top of our top ten list and they are not just from Egypt.
Belly dancing is a beautiful art that requires the integration of the performers' entire souls and bodies. Their dazzling costumes, graceful movements, and charming facial expressions all appeal to the audience and make them deeply involved in the performance. It requires greater control of the abdominal muscles and is only possible after hard training and practice. Today, belly dancers are invited to perform in films, theatrical performances, and social and cultural functions.
Here are the 10 best belly dancers in the world
1. Amelia Zidane
French belly dancer Amelia Zidane
Born in France, Amelia Zidane, one of the best belly dancers in the world, deserves to be ranked first on the list because she chose to dance despite strong opposition from her family. Few people know that she studied psychology and is trained in child psychology. Like others, her parents also wanted her to pursue a career in psychology. But she found her interest in belly dancing and became one of the most famous belly dancers in the world. Today she designs and manages her own programs.
2. Ala Kouchner
Belly Dancer Alla Kushner Second, on the list of belly dancers, is Alla Kushner, but she is second to none in dancing. Her control of belly dancing is excellent and her performance is full of passion and vitality. She also sang in many countries and made a huge impact in belly dancing. She believes that dance has the power to change one's attitude towards one's identity and surroundings. Alaa Kouchner has won many international awards and titles including the Ukrainian Belly Dance Festival Championship in 2007, 2008 and 2009.
3. Didem
Turkish Belly Dancer Didem Born in 1986 into a Turkish Gypsy family who made a living playing live music and dancing, Didem Kinali developed her love for belly dancing at a very young age.
She rose to prominence after participating in a talk show and performance called Ibo Show where she mesmerized audiences with her beauty and talent. Eye contact and a bright smile are how she conveys her energy and appeals to her audience.
4. Ammar Gamal
Amaar Gamal learned dancing while studying at the New World School of Arts and it is amazing to know that she is trained in jazz, flamenco, tap, and ballet. But she chose belly dancing and excelled in her chosen field of dancing. It took this Cuban dancer a little time to gain international fame in belly dancing. Ammar Jamal started dancing as a teenager and became an amazing dancer by the time she reached adulthood. Today she teaches belly dancing in many institutions and training schools.
5. Amani
Amani inherited her mother's love for dancing and acting and is a famous actress, dancer, and choreographer in Lebanon. Zahi is one of the belly dancers who has a distinctive style and Amani is one of them. In 1993, this Lebanese dancer presented two historical stories in physical form and her performance was recognized as a landmark in the history of belly dancing. Also, Amani is credited with improving belly dancing from nightclubs to formal stages. She was awarded the title of Dance Ambassador at the Dance Carnival. Amani has mastered various dance arts including Hindi, jazz, and theater.
6. Raquel Price
Belly dancer Raquel Price
Raquel Price is a regular bellydancing star performer and choreographer. She is also a director at Indigo Belly Dance Company. In short, she is a professional dancer and a famous face in theaters, television, and social media. Rachel Press says she decided to become a belly dancer after watching Habi Ru perform. She was soon enrolled in a dance class and learned different dance forms including Kathak, classical Odissi, Haitian African, and American tribal-style belly dancing.
7. Loretta
Dutch oriental dancer Loretta
Loretta is a Dutch bombshell and world-class belly dancer. Due to her popularity and talent, she was invited to become a judge on professional dance programs and shows. It's number 7 on our list but deserves a better ranking. Loretta currently works as a dance teacher at an international school. It is clear to everyone that she is an inspiration to many budding belly dancers. She knows all the traditional and modern moves of belly dancing. Also, she has the ability to teach dance moves to others.
8. Sadie Marquardt
If Instagram is popular, Sadie Marquardt is the best belly dancer in the world. More than 111 thousand people follow her on social media and this number is increasing with each passing day. Her success story is very interesting. She shot into stardom after winning the reality show America's Got Talent in 2010. But it would be unfair to her to say that she is only famous because of the reality show. Sadie Marquardt is a good gymnast and swimmer. She has the talent to become one of the best belly dancers in the world.
9. Amy Sultan
Egyptian belly dancer Amy Sultan
No list of the best belly dancers would be complete without including Amy Sultan. Egyptian-born, she is trained in jazz, contemporary dance, and classical ballet. She has also been practicing belly dancing since she was four years old. If you check her social media profile, you will find that she has 471k likes on Instagram. They like her posts and share her photos showing her dance moves. She is the owner of the first institute for teaching belly dancing in Egypt and the Arab world.
10. Serena Nicole
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Serena is an American belly dancer. She is also a great singer and actress. But belly dancing is her first passion and this is evident from the awards and appreciation she has received from all over the world. Serena was drawn to dancing at the age of three, but her passion for belly dancing only grew after she started getting professional training in belly dancing. Her style is a harmonious blend of ancient and contemporary techniques. Today she has 12.2 thousand people following her on Instagram where she inspires people and teaches them different belly dance moves.
Conclusion
The 10 amazing people above are undoubtedly the best belly dancers in the world. They showed us the real talent and passion of belly dancing which is a controversial type of dance in some countries.
Nowadays, belly dancing has become popular among women of all ages in an attempt to boost their confidence and self-esteem. Some believe it is a useful tool to enable women to express their deepest souls despite the prejudice of others.