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In Egypt, Belly Dancing Goes Co-Ed

Overcoming taboo, male dancers are making a comback

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 3, 2008 1:44 PM CST

(Newser) – Belly dancing is an ancient tradition in Egypt, and two centuries ago, it was dominated by men. Now male belly dancers are making a comeback, overcoming suppression by government and religious leaders who equated gyrating male hips with homosexuality, Bloomberg reports.   Read full story »

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