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Cabaret
This is the style that most westerners recognise
as "bellydance". The costume is usually a bra and belt with
skirt and a veil is commonly used as a prop.
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American Tribal
Based on synchronised group
improvisation using specific cues, this style evolved in the USA in the
1960s. Both the costuming and dance steps have roots in Middle Eastern,
Indian and Spanish cultures.
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Baladi
Referred
to as "urbanised folk" - this style evolved in Egypt early this
century.
The music has a specific format and European instruments such as the saxophone
and accordion start to appear.
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Saidi
An "earthy" style from Upper
Egypt that often incorporates a cane (assaya) as a prop. More covered costumes, such as a baladi dress, are usually
worn and traditional instruments eg. mizmar are used.
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Ghawazee
An
Egyptian female gypsy style dance with ancient instruments such as arghul and rebeba.
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Zaar
A
Spiritual "trance" dance from Egypt with a specific drum rhythm.
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Nubian
The
dance style of the Nubian people of Upper Egypt. It has a more African
flavour.
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Milaya
Luff
A playful
Alexandrian dance style using a black shawl (milaaya) as a prop.
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Pharonic
A theatrical
style inspired by the poses found in ancient Egyptian paintings.
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Khaleegy
A dance style from the Gulf States
typified by swishing head movements and the wearing of a full, highly
decorated dress. The Khaleegy rhythm features in the music.
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