When you hear the phrase "dance like an Egyptian," the Bangles' song, "Walk Like an Egyptian," invariably may come to mind. However, this dance is rich with history and meaning and has its origins as a religious ritual.
Instructions
1. Watch Egyptian dance videos. You can actually find some videos on YouTube of real Egyptian dances, some of which are surprisingly mesmerizing. Pay attention to the dancers' movements and how their movements are affected by the tempo of the music. These will help you to dance like an Egyptian.
2. Order instructional videos from Egyptian dance teachers like Nashwa or Zahra Zuhair. Their videos may be found at Nashwa's website and Amazon and they can help you learn to dance like an Egyptian.
3. Take lessons in Egyptian dancing. You can find Egyptian dance instructors by looking online at the Dance Instructor Directory. The list includes instructors from around the world. While taking lessons to dance like an Egyptian, do not be afraid to ask questions and stay late after class if you do not understand what was covered in class.
4. Practice. Do not be concerned if you find it difficult to learn dance like Egyptian. The dance is complicated but rewarding. As Nashwa described the art, Egyptian dance is "incredible synthesis of motion and rhythm, culture and history, fitness and healing, tradition and spirituality."
