A question about the permissibility of women learning belly dancing in private settings without men present.
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Ayatollah Khamenei (may God protect him):
If it is considered entertainment and turns into a dance gathering, it is questionable and it is safer to avoid it. In other cases, if it is done in a way that incites lust, leads to corruption, or involves forbidden actions (like prohibited music and singing), then it is also forbidden.
Source: Special Inquiry.
Ayatollah Sistani (may God protect him):
It is strongly recommended to avoid men dancing in front of men and women dancing in front of women. However, a wife may dance for her husband away from the eyes of others. There is no difference in the prohibition between learning and other forms.
Source: Official site: 1, 2, 3.
May you be successful in all good.