Raks Sheba - Glossary

Raks Sheba
Glossary

Some Common Bellydancing terms used on this site.

Hafla (HAHF lah) - A party. A private hafla is a gathering of belly dancers taking turns performing for each other, and open-floor dancing where everyone can get up and dance to the pre-recored or live music. A more public hafla would be a more formal festival, with vendors and a more formalized stage show.

Raks (rocks) Arabic - The act of dancing.

Raks Sheba "Sheba's Dance"

Zaghareet (zah guh REET) - High pitched ululation done with the tounge. It is the sound of celebration.

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Hafla	(HAHF lah) - A party. A private hafla is a gathering of belly dancers taking turns performing for each other, and open-floor dancing where everyone can get up and dance to the pre-recored or live music. A more public hafla would be a more formal festival, with vendors and a more formalized stage show.
Raks	(rocks) Arabic - The act of dancing.
Raks Sheba	"Sheba's Dance"
Zaghareet	(zah guh REET) - High pitched ululation done with the tounge. It is the sound of celebration.