Founded in Portland, Oregon, ‘From the Hip’ is a quarterly journal reflecting and supporting the evolution of bellydance and its cultural foundations throughout the Pacific NW and the U.S. The journal strives to bring its readers a thoughtful and entertaining view on belly dance as a practice and an art form. We are dedicated to creating a relevant and worthwhile read, to bellydancers and bellydance enthusiasts alike. www.newsfromthehip.com