OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC presents
Sunday ,April19,2026-1:30 pm
Saidi and Nubian Dance (Egyptian Folklore)
OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC presents
Sunday ,April19,2026-1:30 pm
Traditional/Indigenous Dance
Workshop
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Nubian dance reflects the diverse cultural heritage of the Nubian peoples, who historically lived in villages along the Nile in southern Egypt and Sudan. Each group, such as the Kensi and Fadiki, brings its own unique style.
The most popular form of Sa’idi dance is Raqs Assaya (stick dance), where dancers use one or two sticks, traditionally made of bamboo. There are two main styles of Sa’idi stick dance:
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