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No, belly dance is not a Olympic sport. It is one of the oldest dance forms started in the Middle East and now combines influences from Egypt, Turkey, Greece, Morocco and Lebanon. It is also involve breathing exercises and help you with your posture. It works whole body like exercise but particularly good for legs, waist and hips.
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Is belly dancing a sport?
it will never be a sport becuase it eats u
Is jazz dancing a sport?
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Can belly dancing burn belly fat?
Yes it can!
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belly dancing
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Is belly dancing a sport?
it will never be a sport becuase it eats u
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How long has icing dancing been an Olympic sport?
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belly dancing,gymnastics,Cheerleading,she would like to play soccer.
Where was belly dancing created?
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What is belly dancing called in Arabic?
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Is jazz dancing a sport?
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Do Mexican people do belly dancing?
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