I dance an arabian, oriental, solo dance. My repertoire for clubs, stages
and events includes styles such as: classical, pop, modern, dance with
props and indigenous regional dances.
Raks sharki
It is called classical, oriental dance, because it is performed to classical
music, played by an orchestra, consisting of symphonic, as well
as traditional arabian instruments: oud, kanoon, ney, Egyptian
saxophone and also drums (derbak, duff, doholla).
The orchestra sometimes consists of dozens of musicians and the
dance is really sensual and graceful.
Raks sharki is characterised by the manipulation
of tension within the body of the dancer, working with his center
of gravity and is strongly affected by artistic impressions. On one hand,
it is danced with a rigorous choice of elements, but on the other hand,
it can be enriched with moves drawn from other dances,
for example: khaligi.
Beledi
Typical for Egypt, beledi is rhytmic and sensual. It is danced on stages, in clubs and discos. It can also be seen during popular holidays
and weddings. Although it was born among the population and was popularized by Egyptian movies, it was also danced by dance stars from Egypt like Tahia Carioca, Samia Gamal or Neima Akef. This is why
it became one of the most popular dance style in Egypt. A typical instrument associated with Beledi is the accordion.
Saaidi
Named after the Egyptian region Saaid, which is located in the southern part of Egypt. It has a strong, riveting rhythm and distinctive forms.
It belongs to a group of folk dances. People dance it dressed in galabiya
(a long, outer robe) and with a stick – asaya. Charasteristic instruments are: mezmar, rabab, dohola, bandir, rek.
Khaligi
This is a dance usually danced using hair by women, without the presence of men. It comes from the Persian Gulf region and it is danced mostly in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and in the United Arab Emirates. In the countries of the Orient, hair is an asset of feminine beauty, so it has to be obscured in public places. However, during feminine parties, women can uncover their hair. Khaligi has a scenic version, where the dancers are dressed in long outfits, embroidered with gold threads, galabijas. Because of its autonomy, its elements are willingly used in other styles.
I also offer:
Pop dance in Egyptian style of shaabi – dancing to the cheerful songs
or packed with emotions, pieces of mawel – a solo accapella singing, where the singer tries to show pure emotions with his voice.
The purpose of the dancer is to outline them using moves. Arabian pop: cheerful, light and catchy, Arabian pop songs. Also dancing with props: voal, asaya (a stick), a sword, wings of Isis.