Decline of Belly Dancing in Egypt

I was browsing the videos in the video bar on this blog (look in the right-hand column) and found this interesting news piece on the decline of belly dancing in Egypt.

I think it is sad that there are so few professional Egyptian dancers in Cairo now, and that other countries, such as the US, are leading the way in training and supporting belly dancers. Please watch the video and add your own comments:

My Backstage Secrets

This is the sight that the audience didn't see at the Egyptian Moonlight Tour show in Torquay. On stage I wore a lovely pair of black suede heels. Off stage I prefered comfort and kept slipping on my pink slippers! Here I am with dancers Raheesha and "the ever so slightly pregnant" Anna.

Lisa

www.bellydancingsecrets.com

Egyptian Dance Weekend Follow-up

I am just recovering from my weekend of Egyptian Dance. My feet are raw and every muscle and joint aches, but it was fantastic. I will be making posts about it here, and will create another podcast, but until I have caught up let me just say...it exceeded ALL my expectations!

So, until the next post, feel free to post any questions you might have here (I did workshops in Ghawazee, Saidi & Baladi and Hagla Gypsy...pure magic).

Lisa x