As a social dance, belly dance (also called Raqs Baladi or Raqs Shaabi in this context) is performed at celebrations and social gatherings by ordinary people who are not professional performers.[8] Dancers wear their ordinary clothes rather than a special dance costume. Dances that could be described as belly dance are performed in this context by men and women of all ages in Egypt, often including young children. In more conservative or traditional societies, social occasions are often gender segregated, with separate parties for men and women - both women[9] and men may take part in dancing at single-sex gatherings. Belly dance is not the only social dance in this region. Other notable social dances include the Levantine dabke and the hair-tossing women's dance of the Gulf states, Raqs al Nasha'al.The version of belly dance that is performed on stage has its roots in the social dance, with more emphasis on stagecraft and use of space, and special costumes designed to show off the movements to best effect. Elements from Western dance styles are often introduced.Professional performers (including dancers, singers and actors) are not considered to be respectable in the Middle East, and there is a strong social stigma attached to female performers in particular, since they display their bodies in public, which is considered haram in Islam.
Cairo, Egypt is the center of all Middle Eastern art. Working in Cairo are some of the most famous bellydancers, many well known and popular seamstresses for belly dance costumes, and talented musicians.[13] Historically, public dance performers in Egypt were known as Ghawazi, whilst entertainers who performed in private settings were known as Awalim. The Maazin sisters may be the last authentic performers of Ghawazi dance in Egypt. Khayreyya Maazin was the last of these dancers still teaching and performing as of 2009.[14] Classical and well modern music that is produced in Egypt that usually have Arabic rhythms is the most common kind of music that Egyptian style belly dancers dance to. The dance technique that is used in Egyptian style dance is very small and precise movements. floor work is very uncommon in Egyptian style dance.[15] Some terms that are often used to describe this style of dance is solo, elegant, smooth, internalized movement, controlled, flows, graceful, full of emotion.Turkish oriental dance is referred to in Turkey as Oryantal Dans, or simply 'Oryantal'. The Turkish style of bellydance is lively and playful, with a greater outward projection of energy than the more contained Egyptian style. Turkish dancers are known for their energetic, athletic (even gymnastic) style, and their adept use of finger cymbals, also known as zils. Connoisseurs of Turkish dance often say a dancer who cannot play the zils is not an accomplished dancer. Floorwork, which has been banned in Egypt since the mid-20th century, is still an important part of Turkish bellydance.Lebanese style belly dance is more outgoing than Egyptian style, but more toned down compared to Turkish style dance. Some would say that this style dance is an equal blend of the Egyptian and Turkish dance. Lebanese dance takes from the classic oriental dance, but still incorporates a fiesty, modern edge. Lebanese belly dance is filled with energy. There are large steps, backward leans to the torso, twisting hip rotatations, large and busy arms and lots of shimmies. The types of techniques that are used in Lebanese style dance are quick layered shimmies and subtle internal movements. It also incorporates fast and athletic movements too. Lebanese dancers sometimes include kicks, splits, deep back bends, and Turkish drops.
Cairo, Egypt is the center of all Middle Eastern art. Working in Cairo are some of the most famous bellydancers, many well known and popular seamstresses for belly dance costumes, and talented musicians.[13] Historically, public dance performers in Egypt were known as Ghawazi, whilst entertainers who performed in private settings were known as Awalim. The Maazin sisters may be the last authentic performers of Ghawazi dance in Egypt. Khayreyya Maazin was the last of these dancers still teaching and performing as of 2009.[14] Classical and well modern music that is produced in Egypt that usually have Arabic rhythms is the most common kind of music that Egyptian style belly dancers dance to. The dance technique that is used in Egyptian style dance is very small and precise movements. floor work is very uncommon in Egyptian style dance.[15] Some terms that are often used to describe this style of dance is solo, elegant, smooth, internalized movement, controlled, flows, graceful, full of emotion.Turkish oriental dance is referred to in Turkey as Oryantal Dans, or simply 'Oryantal'. The Turkish style of bellydance is lively and playful, with a greater outward projection of energy than the more contained Egyptian style. Turkish dancers are known for their energetic, athletic (even gymnastic) style, and their adept use of finger cymbals, also known as zils. Connoisseurs of Turkish dance often say a dancer who cannot play the zils is not an accomplished dancer. Floorwork, which has been banned in Egypt since the mid-20th century, is still an important part of Turkish bellydance.Lebanese style belly dance is more outgoing than Egyptian style, but more toned down compared to Turkish style dance. Some would say that this style dance is an equal blend of the Egyptian and Turkish dance. Lebanese dance takes from the classic oriental dance, but still incorporates a fiesty, modern edge. Lebanese belly dance is filled with energy. There are large steps, backward leans to the torso, twisting hip rotatations, large and busy arms and lots of shimmies. The types of techniques that are used in Lebanese style dance are quick layered shimmies and subtle internal movements. It also incorporates fast and athletic movements too. Lebanese dancers sometimes include kicks, splits, deep back bends, and Turkish drops.
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