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The Fascinating Story of Belly Dancing
‘Yasmin Asar’ presents a dynamic, absorbing, amusing, and enlightening talk that stimulates the imagination as it unfolds to reveal the origins and development of Egyptian Belly Dancing. Yasmin eloquently explains the history of the dance from its conception in the ancient times of the pharaohs, its place in society, symbolism, sensuality, folkloric traditions, and the involvement of men in the dance. Discover how the costume has evolved through history until the present day with its glittering and ostentatious cabaret styles influenced by Hollywood. Each section of her talk is wonderfully complimented by stirring music and an enthralling, colourful dance routine that captures the mood, and is occasionally punctuated with mystic Comedy Magic from the inimitable, international cabaret artiste, ‘Tony Risotto’. At the conclusion, the audience may be invited to take a scarf and have a go for themselves, with a little basic tuition from Yasmin ….. a good giggle for the onlookers!
Yasmin is one of the most elegant and skilled exponents of traditional Egyptian Belly Dancing having taught and performed worldwide. Great entertainment and a riveting visually embellished talk.