Middle Eastern dance

The traditional dances of the Middle East (also known as Oriental dance) span a large variety of folk traditions throughout North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia.

"Oriental dance" redirects here. For oriental dance in popular culture, see Belly dance.
A group of Emiratis perform the traditional Al Ayala 'stick dance' during a show at Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum in Al Ain

For detailed information on specific dances of the region, see the main entries as follows:

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