Learn about the basics with this important overview of the Egyptian traditional dances. Understand the differences & similarities between the music, dance steps and traditions of each region.

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This lecture will focus on the port cities, their particularities and mix of influences transpiring in the dance and daily life. 

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In the South of Egypt - known as Upper Egypt we will look at the art form from the ancient times to nowadays. Understand the demographic of the region. And finally draw comparison between tahtib, raqs el assaya, ghawazee & nubian dances.

This last meeting will highlight the differences in between staged folklore and social dances.

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