Traditional

Egyptian
Folklore Dances
Farida Simaika-900201753
Mariam Talaat-900222822
Celina Abaskhairon-900201518
 Table of contents

Who are we? 01 03 National Costumes

Egyptian 02
Folklore Dances 04 Traditional Music
 Things to know about us
Farida Simaika Mariam Talaat Celina Abaskhairon

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● From Sohag ● Older brother
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Introduction
Egypt is a country with a rich cultural heritage, and one of the most
important aspects of its culture is its traditional folk dances. These dances
not only showcase the beauty and diversity of Egypt’s various regions, but
also reflect the country’s long and storied history.
I.
Egyptian
Folklore
dances
 01
Nubian
Dances
 Nubian Dance
Nubian dance Nubian Music
Arms move symmetrically
Nubian music is influenced by
together. Dancers tilt their
African melodies, as well as Arabic
shoulders. No hip-work.
and Islamic musical traditions. The
music is often characterized by the
use of percussion.
Costumes
Vibrant costumes. Women’s
dresses are long and
flowing. Men may wear a
tunic and a headwrap.
 Nubian Dance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjZwglyImEg

(3:40)
 02
Saidi Dances
 Saidi Dance
Saidi Music
Saidi Dance
Blend of Arabic and African
rhythms, with the use of
● Two Variations: Al-Tahteeb
instruments like the mizmar
and tabla. (men) and Raqss Assaya
(women)
● Raqs Assaya (stick dance),
Saidi Costumes the Assaya is twirled or held
Men typically wear a jalabiya ● Al Tahtib, a martial arts style
and a turban, while women
contest
wear embroidered dress
 Saidi Dance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iv_ckcDsKH4

(1:33)
 03
Raqs Baladi
 Raqs Baladi- Belly Dancing
Music & Dancers
Raqs Baladi
Performed by women and ● Blend of traditional Arabic
characterized by earthy music and folk music from
movements that emphasize various regions of Egypt. It
the hips and torso.
often features a strong
beat.
Costumes
● Icons: Tahiya Karioka, Samia
The galabeya used is fied,
Gamal, and Fifi Abdou.
made with shiny material
and heavily decorated with
fringes and beads.
 Raqs Baladi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7hTMsYfU88&list=PLVSF4i5sX4NGdrLYBZRPxM3SBy_
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 04
North of Delta
Dances
 North of Delta Dances
Music Dance
Blend of Arabic and African ● Ghawazi El-Sonbat Dance
rhythms, with the use of
● Performed by women
instruments like the mizmar
and tabla. ● Series of movements that
include spins, hip drops, and
other fluid movements.
Costumes ● Unique feature is the use of
Colorful costumes, which finger cymbals.
are usually long dresses or
skirts made of lightweight
fabrics.
North of Delta Dances
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0mNZs79y5s

(2:00)
 05
Welad El
Sayala Dance
 Welad El Sayala Dance
Music Dance
Blend of Arabic and African ● Alexandrian dance which
rhythms, with the use of
tells a story of the
instruments like the mizmar
and tabla. relationship between sailors
and Alexandrian women.

Costumes ● The dance is lively and

energetic, and incorporates
Colorful costumes, which props such as pocket knives
are usually long dresses or
and chairs.
skirts made of lightweight
fabrics.
Welad El Sayala Dances
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhq7DZUjOwA

(0:20)
 06
Sufi Dances
 Sufi Dances
Music Dance
Blend of traditional Arabic ● The dance is characterized
music and devotional
by a series of fluid, circular
chants, with a strong focus
on spiritual themes. movements that are meant
to symbolize the path to

Costumes spiritual enlightenment.

Multi-layered skirts,
‘tannoura’, worn by dancer
and turban.
 Sufi Dances
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Bx7I4qYrG4

(2:30)
 Egyptian Folk Troupes

Reda Troupe Al Firqah Al Kowmeyya Al Fannon Al Shaabeya

 Dead People
Ahmed Shawqi

01 02 03
Farid El Atrash Omar Sharif
 Farid El Atrash
● October 19, 1917 – December 26, 1974 in AlQurraya, Syria
● Syrian-Lebanese-Egyptian composer, singer actor, oud virtuoso (“ Malek El Oud”)
● He belonged to the religious minority Druze clan of their parents, Princess Alia and
Prince Fahd al-Atrash
● He had two siblings: Asmahan and Fouad
● Studied at Egypt’s Music Conservatory and became apprentice of Riad Al Sunbati in the
1930s
● Started his career as Oud player at radio stations
● He is known for his distinctive voice and mawals (“Rabee” and “Awel Hamssa”)
● Starred in 31 movies and composed all of the songs in the movies (“Intisar Al Shabab”
and “Youm Bila Ghad”)
● He composed songs for top Arab singers, Asmahan (sister), as well as Shadia, Warda,
and Sabah.
● One of the four 'greats' of Egyptian and Arabic music, along with Abdel Halim Hafez,
Mohammed Abdel Wahab and Oum Kalthoum
 Ahmed Shawqi
● October 16, 1868 – October 13, 1932 in Cairo, Egypt
● Graduated from law school and translation
● Travelled France in 1887
● Khedive Tawfiq, the Ottoman governor of Egypt
● Send praise poems
● Returned to Egypt in 1891 and became Poet Laureate
● Exiled to Spain in 1914 because of British occupation
● Wrote nostalgic poems for Egypt and returned after 4 years
● In 1927, he was called the Prince of Poets because he was
reformer of contemporary Arab poetry
 Omar Sharif
● His original name is Michael Demitri Shalhoub
● Born April 10, 1932, Alexandria, Egypt
● Died July 10, 2015, Cairo
● Studied in English schools and participated in the theater in secondary
school.
● In 1953, his acting dreams were realized when he was cast opposite
Egyptian star Faten Hamama in Siraa fil-wadi
● The couple was married in 1955
● He was recognized internationally for his film Lawrence of Arabia which
earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor
● His role in Doctor Zhivago (1965), earning him the Golden Globe for Best Actor
● His career encompassed over 100 films spanning 50 years
 References
hps://egyptianstreets.com/2020/08/08/cultural-traditions-in-dance-dress-a-brief-history-of-
egyptian-folklore-dancing/

hps://journeythroughegypt.com/the-dierent-dances-of-egypt/

hps://nyfolklore.org/egyptian-saidi-dance/

hps://www.atlantabellydance.com/Overview/EgyptianFolkloric.html

hps://www.nsdancing.com/tanoura-egyptian-folk-dance/

hps://egyptianstreets.com/2020/08/08/cultural-traditions-in-dance-dress-a-brief-history-of-
egyptian-folklore-dancing/
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