Turkish Stomach Dancing is an ancient dance form in Turkey as well as surrounding regions. The boogie was preserved through the Dark ages in the form of social dances in general community life and in the harems regarding Ottoman rulers. The dance has received powerful influence from the gypsy culture and also the ancient cultures that worshiped goddesses.

The moves and techniques found in Turkish Belly Dancing are shuts related to the classic form of the dance. It is more flamboyant, bold and energetic in nature as compared to its near versions found in the east. The Turkish dance form involves more use of the finger cymbals along with improved use of athleticism within the moves. The actual movements performed on ground, also known as floor work are common to be found in the Turkish form of the dance.

You can find an improved expression of sexuality, specifically more so in the dance being performed in nightclubs throughout the 70s and 80s. Huge orchestras in Turkish nightclubs play Arabic music along with the gypsy style with a more energetic and faster tempo.

A large variety of devices are used in the performance which includes violins, dumbeks, keyboards, clarinets, ouds, oboes and more. Generally, overall performance lasts for around 30 minutes and it contain different rhythms, tempos as well as melodies. And, the modern Turkish music styles consist of elements from world-beat and electronic music.

The costumes utilized in Turkish Belly Dancing during the Seventies and 80s were debatable due to their sexiness and shortness. Usually, the Turkish version of the dance consists of costumes like belly dancing skirt, bra top in addition to belt. But, the skirts consist of less amount of fabric as compared to that worn inside Egyptian or American belly dance. The costumes are also tiny compared to the western form of the actual dance.