As a musical form, 'Shaabi' is the voice of the people - an urban expression on social commentary and expressive entendres. As a dance style, 'Shaabi' reflects the authentic expression of the Egyptian people, capturing their humor, playfulness and day-to-day goings on. While Shaabi music evolved against a folk music backdrop in the 70s, the most recent evolution of popular festival/club music from the Cairo shaabi scene has captured the fancy of bellydancers around the world. Electro-shaabi has entrenched itself into common culture and the genre. Though constantly evolving as we speak, it is here to stay. Watch SODC's students, Rhea Baral, Upasana Shenoi and Nishiana Mendonca move to the hot track - Bembem, by Oka Wa Ortega, choreographed by Shruti Narayanan.
Samai Oriental Dance Company is a premier bellydance academy and performance house, based in Bangalore, India. Headed by Shruti Narayanan, the company specializes in Oriental bellydance classes, North African Dance, Egyptian and Middle Eastern Folklore and musicality.
We offer regular classes, workshops, offline and online training, performance opportunities, private training and corporate classes. If you'd like to get in touch with us or book us for your events, please drop an email at info@samaiorentaldancecompany.com.
7 июл 2022
