History of
belly dance.
Origins
The true
history of belly dance is a much debated topic between dancers, fans and
experts…
The reason probably this is the oldest dance form and it has many mixtures
of styles and different origins.
There are
some popular theories of origin.
One of the
most popular is that it was a religious dance.
Some people believe that it descended
from early Egyptian dances or from the migration of gypsies from India.
An other
theory says it was a traditional birthing practice to help to ease the pain of
child birth.
Belly dance
in America
Belly dance
firs came to America in 1983 When “Little Egypt" performed at Chicago World’s
Fair. Americans were shocked by the music and movements. it was something completely
different of their culture.
Feeling the approaching craze Hollywood started to
create costumes and Movies inspired by The Middle-East and their dance. Many
dancers in the past became real stars because of Hollywood and the fantastic
movies they were in. During the 1940’s 50’s Cairo was the cultural center of
the Middle Eastern entertainment.
BadiaaMasabni:
Tahia
Karioka:
Samia Gamal
Naima Akef
Old (Movie) Posters/pictures
Belly dance
today is one of the most popular art form and enjoyed throughout the world.
There are many talented soloist and
famous companies/groups.
Some of my
favourite performers.
Dina
( Egypt)
Nour
(Egypt/Russia)
Amira Balkis
(Greece)
Mercedes Nieto
(Hungary)
Luca Hajnoczy
(Hungary)
Anna Borisova
(Russia)
Orit Mafstir
(Israel)
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