About the Society

The Yale Belly Dance Society was founded in 2003 with the goal of bringing Middle Eastern dance and culture to Yale. Over the years, the group has evolved into a performance troupe of talented dancers dedicated to promoting belly dance at Yale and in the surrounding community. Members of the Yale Belly Dance Society rehearse weekly and perform regularly at a wide variety of events. Auditions for membership in the Yale Belly Dance Society are held annually at the beginning of the fall semester. Membership is open to all members of the Yale community.