What is Bellydancing?

Belly dance is a Western term for a traditional Middle Eastern dance form. Some American devotees refer to it simply as "Middle Eastern Dance". In the Arabic language it is known as raqs sharqi (literally "eastern dance") or sometimes raqs baladi (literally "national" or "folk" dance). The term "raqs sharqi" may have originated in Egypt. In Greece and the Balkans, belly dance is called tsiftetelli. The term belly-dance is a creation of Orientalism, and is first attested in English in 1899, translating French danse du ventre.
(Excerpt from Wikipedia)

Bellydancing in India

Belly dance is a fairly new dance form in India but is picking up in cities like Goa, Bangalore, Delhi and Mumbai. However, there aren't many trained Indians in the art. The people taking the movement forward are mainly foreigners so it's largely an unexplored art form in India.

To further this movement, Belly dancing India aims to evolve into a functional company by the first quarter of 2009. This will require at least 7-10 trained belly dance teachers. We want to invite people who want to take it seriously to come and learn this art form. The auditions for the company will take place in November and December.

Talisman - The First Belly Dance Recital in India

Talisman was the first Belly dance recital in india where students of belly dance performed at the event. It was held on 16th Feb, 2008.