If you can't get enough of shoulder shimmies and finger cymbals but missed the Bellydance Superstars at the Birchmere last week, don't fret. There are plenty of places in town where, for the cost of a meal -- Moroccan, Indian, Persian or Mediterranean -- you can get a gander at this sensuous, ancient art year-round. Schedules may change as fast as the dancers can shake their hips, so it pays to double-check that a performer will appear the night you choose. Five of our picks:

This spot is a favorite with local Persian families; you'll find both elderly and young audience members smoothly busting moves when pulled onto the dance floor. It's also a big date-night destination. Check the Web site to see if you'll be watching Amustela (who blends traditions), Yasmina (who uses props in her Egyptian-style routine), Shahrzad (who dances a Persian style) or Nimeera (who sometimes lights up the dance floor with a full candelabra atop her head).