Dance style · Egypt
Saidi
The folkloric style of Upper Egypt, inseparable from the assaya (cane) and the martial game of tahtib. Proud, playful and rhythmically bouncy.
Movement
Grounded steps, hops and horse-like footwork, cane spins and strikes framed with a cheeky attitude.
Costume
Galabeya or folkloric dress, headscarf, and the cane itself.
Music
Rhythms of this style
People