The Legends of Belly Dance 1947-1976

The Legends of Belly Dance 1947-1976

The Legends of Belly Dance 1947-1976

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The Legends of Belly Dance 1947-1976

2004

1h 5m

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Overview

A collection of 16 classic performances by the most prominent Egyptian belly dancers of the 20th century. The selections are from appearances in movies and other shows over a 30 year period.

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8 featured cast members

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Samia Gamal

Samia Gamal

herself

Nabaweya Fahmy

Nabaweya Fahmy

herself

Nagwa Fouad

Nagwa Fouad

Fifi Abdou

Fifi Abdou

Soheir Zaky

Soheir Zaky

herself

Zeinat Elwy

Zeinat Elwy

herself

Tahiya Cariocca

Tahiya Cariocca

herself

Saneya Shawky

herself

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