The term “Orientalism” holds within it a multitude of meanings from benign to controversial. Many scholars have dedicated insightful papers, […]

In addition to the hugely influential Ballets Russes, individual early modern dancers between 1890 and 1920 interpreted the Middle East

“Little Egypt” was not so much a dancer, but the idea of a dancer, a name used to describe any

The Ballets Russes, considered one of the most innovative dance companies of the 20th century, was an itinerant ballet company

French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte’s Egyptian Campaign (1798-1801) spurred a lasting interest in all things Egyptian surged throughout Europe and the

The tale of Sheherezade is part of the collection of folktales from the Middle East and Western Asia compiled in

Edward William Lane (1801-1876). The Guardians of the Temple from the painting by Ferdinand Keller. Frontispiece from History of Egypt

In general, female entertainers, specifically dancers, in the Middle East are perceived there as immoral, fallen, and without honor. Modern

Sohair Zaki (1944 – ) Sohair Zaki was born in Mansoura, Egypt, in 1944 into a conservative family. Like many

The establishment of national folkloric¹ dance companies in Egypt marks a significant moment in the evolution, perception, and practice of Oriental