The Bellydancers of Cairo a documentary by Natasha Sankovich
Item # video166
Join American bellydancer Natasha Senkovich as she journeys to Egypt and speaks to many Oriental Dancers from the struggling Cabaret performers to the very famous, sexy Dina and the legendary Nagwa Fuad.
With unpreccedented access, we see them perform and hear them share their personal stories of conflict and struggle they have experenced throughout their careers.
This fascinating documentary provides a unique look into the lives of these most unusually strong women.
Born into a world where a woman is expected to be covered and demure, they achieve independence and wealth by taking great risks and flaunting their sensuality.
It also explores the controversial question of prostitution, which is how most dancers are regarded in the Middle Eastern societies..plus the history of Oriental Dance, and its decline as a result of growing conservatism in the Middle East.
Available on DVD