Zeina

A beloved instrumental classic; light, melodic and endlessly choreographed — often a dancer's first full oriental piece.

Performances

Dancers known for this song

Legend · Egypt

Naima Akef

Born into the renowned Akef Circus family, Naima Akef began performing when she was only four years old. Her circus training gave her extraordinary agility, speed and control, which later distinguished her in Egyptian musical cinema. She became known as a uniquely versatile performer who could dance, sing, act and perform demanding acrobatic sequences.

Legend · Egypt

Samia Gamal

Golden Era film star who brought balletic arms, veil work and cinematic elegance into raqs sharqi. Discovered by Badia Masabni's Casino Opera, she became one of the most internationally famous Egyptian dancers of the 1940s–50s.