Welcome to The Red Veil and the world of Belly Dancing! The middle-eastern term for belly dance is Raqs Sharki. The origins of this ancient dance is believed to be in fertility and childbirth, and passed down from mother to daughter. Originally, Raqs Sharki was danced only for women by women, which gave them a sense of empowerment. Over generations, many different flavors of this beautiful art have evolved including Baladi (folkloric), Cabaret, Gypsy, Egyptian, Moroccan, East Indian, Oriental, T …