A milaya is a large rectangular piece of black fabric that beledi women used to wrap around themselves as a modesty garment in Egypt in the 1930’s-1970’s. The milaya is rarely seen on the streets today and is considered very old-fashioned. Manipulation of the milaya was an art, and it often revealed more than it […]
Saudi and Gulf (Khaleegy/Khaliji) Dance. Lecture, plus combinations, plus time to try them out. Includes historical background, traditional dancing with a thobe (large elaborately decorated overdress) and modern approaches to the dance, including how to incorporate this style into your oriental shows. 2 hrs. Bring a thobe (Saudi dancing dress) if you have one. Limited […]
The dancers of Egypt's Golden Age of cinema are still influencing modern-day dancers. Latifa will set the scene by giving students the Egyptian cultural context, and then present three dancers with distinctive styles: Samia Gamal, Tahiya Karioka, and Naima Akef. If time permits, we'll compare these dancers with more modern dancers to see similarities and […]