belly-dancer

Staples, another preternaturally talented Southern California rapper, made the most of a short set and solo setup, while Uchis — a rising star who was born in nearby Alexandria — dazzled with an eclectic array of songs and choreography that mixed her belly-dancer gyrations with the interpretive moves of her background dancers.

In the Empire, she wore a pink three-piece suit, pink crocheted cap, pink belly-dancer top, and enormous rose-tinted glasses.

Scores of the boats work the creek daily, taking about five minutes to cross from Bur Dubai to the Deira district with its souks or small markets selling everything from gold and spices to perfumes and belly-dancer outfits.

In what organizers described as an ethnic "mosaic", those vying for the Miss Trans Israel 2016 crown included a Jewish confectioner from an Orthodox Jerusalem family, a Muslim belly-dancer from Tel Aviv and a Christian ballerina from Nazareth.

But late last year, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee was made aware of the school’s carpet-riding mascot, and objected to stereotypical portrayals that included a belly-dancer entertaining the mascot during sporting events.