Belly Dancer

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛli ˈdænsər/

Definitions of belly dancer

noun the specific type of dancer who performs this style of dance

Example Sentences

A1 The belly dancer wore a colorful costume.

A2 I watched a belly dancer perform at a cultural event.

B1 The belly dancer gracefully moved to the music, captivating the audience.

B2 The belly dancer's skillful movements mesmerized the crowd.

C1 The belly dancer's performance was a display of both artistry and athleticism.

C2 The renowned belly dancer showcased her talent in a sold-out show.

Examples of belly dancer in a Sentence

formal The talented belly dancer performed a traditional dance at the cultural festival.

informal I heard there will be a belly dancer at the party tonight, should be fun!

slang Check out the belly dancer, she's killing it on the dance floor!

figurative Her movements were so fluid and graceful, like a belly dancer in a mesmerizing trance.

Grammatical Forms of belly dancer

• past tense: belly danced
• plural: belly dancers
• comparative: more skilled belly dancer
• superlative: most talented belly dancer
• present tense: is a belly dancer
• future tense: will be a belly dancer
• perfect tense: has been a belly dancer
• continuous tense: is belly dancing
• singular: a belly dancer
• positive degree: great belly dancer
• infinitive: to belly dance
• gerund: belly dancing
• participle: belly dancing

Origin and Evolution of belly dancer

First Known Use: 1899 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The term 'belly dancer' originated in the West as a translation of the French term 'danse du ventre' which means 'dance of the stomach'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a style of dance emphasizing movements of the abdomen and hips, the term 'belly dancer' has evolved to encompass a wide range of dance styles and cultural influences.