# Dancers Are The New Rockstars Bellydance Superstars By Cowbag | Published 2008-10-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellydance-superstars-dance-troupe-who-are-the-next-rockstars References: [bellydancesuperstars](http://www.bellydancesuperstars.com/community/home.php) It's fair to say that the Bellydance Superstars are massive in popularity. They are a professional American [belly dance troupe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pole-fitness1) formed by Miles Copeland in 2002. The past year has seen them dramatically grow in prestige and popularity around the world. They have built on their sell-out performances with [workshops, events, DVD and CD releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sober-dance-party), bellydance merchandise and music. A recent tour of Taiwan saw swarms of people wrapped around city blocks, all the fans eager to meet the troupe. The news reported they had not seen anything like it since the Beatles. True to form, the Bellydance Superstars have performed for royalty around the World and for legends such as Alice Cooper. Their shows are amazing, as you can see in the video, and [their costumes incredible](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abra), with each taking about 100 hours to make. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Popularity of Bellydance Superstars:** Bellydance Superstars have seen a dramatic increase in their popularity and prestige globally. - **Expansion Into Workshops and Events:** Bellydance Superstars have expanded their offerings to include workshops and events in addition to their performances. - **Diversification Into Merchandise and Music:** Bellydance Superstars have ventured into releasing merchandise, including DVDs and CDs, related to their performances and music. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can benefit from the rising popularity of dance troupes like Bellydance Superstars, potentially offering new opportunities for collaborations and performances. - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry has an opportunity to tap into the demand for unique and intricate costumes like the ones worn by the Bellydance Superstars, potentially offering custom costume design services. - **Music Industry:** The music industry can explore partnerships with Bellydance Superstars and similar dance troupes to create and distribute music that complements their performances, providing a new avenue for music sales and promotion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Black Touring Burlesque Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touring-burlesque-company.md) - [Dancing NFT Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natyaverse.md) - [Exposure-Oriented Dance Conventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dance-convention.md) - [Inflatable-Orb Stage Set Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whomadewho.md) - [Ballet-Inspired Altheticwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/en-pointe-collection.md) - [Outdoor Singalong Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rock-and-roll-playhouse.md) - [Endurance Tap Dance Performances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endurance-tap-dance.md) - [Tropical Modernism Stage Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south-asian-stage.md) - [Metaverse Dance Classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-dance-day.md)