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A Name, A Notion By : Salome In the Middle East it is known as Raqs Sharqi - translation, "Oriental Dance." The term "Belly Dance" was coined by promoter Sol Bloom in 1893. Sol used the term as an advertising hook to draw visitors to an exhibit called "The Streets of Cairo" at the Chicago World's Fair. At the time, society considered any description of the body to be socially unacceptable and Sol knew the term Belly Dance would scandalize, interest and ultimately increase business. Just Say No By : Salome "Belly dance" is a dance of seduction. "Belly dance" was used by concubines to win the sultans favor. "Belly dance" is the eastern equivalent of strip tease. In a word - Erroneous! Belly Dance - Over 100 Years with the Wrong Name By : Issy Hart Belly Dancing is an increasingly popular pastime throughout the world. Discover where the name originated and why it still upsets traditionalists of the dance.