Hips don’t lie: Women from across the world compete for the title of the best Belly dancer
Updated On Feb 21, 2017 10:50 AM IST
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Belly Dancer Kristina Mnoyan of Russia competes in the Taxsim category of the 2017 ‘Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition’ in Long Beach, California, on February 19, 2017. The annual competition sees dancers from all over the world competing for prizes in six different categories. (Mark RALSTON / AFP)
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Dancers perform during the Group Final category of the 2017 ‘Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition’ . (Mark RALSTON / AFP)
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A Belly Dancer competes in the Open Dance category of the 2017 ‘Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition’ in Long Beach, California. (Mark RALSTON / AFP)
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Belly Dancer Kristina Mnoyan of Russia (R) competes in the Taxsim category of the 2017. (Mark RALSTON / AFP)
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Dancers from the Esthela Gallardo group of Mexico, react after winning the Group Final category. (Mark RALSTON / AFP)
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Dancers perform during the Group Final category of the 2017 ‘Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition’ in Long Beach. (Mark RALSTON / AFP)
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The annual competition sees dancers from all over the world competing for prizes in six different categories. (Mark RALSTON / AFP)
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Belly Dancer Kristina Mnoyan of Russia competes in the Taxsim category of the 2017 ‘Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition’ in Long Beach. (Mark RALSTON / AFP)
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