Dear A ísha,
After several trips to Tunisia for the last 30 years and several lessons with local dancers,I`ve also danced with them at parties, I still haven´t heard anyone even talking about history, different styles etc. They dance with pots, handkerchiefs and stuff, but they just seem to think of it as "this-is-the-way-we dance"....sort of.
Danceschools doesn´t seem to be as usual as in our countries, you learn from family and friends, unless you dance in national troups etc.
I will try to find out more when I return in July.
Perhaps you can search for any dancetroups who might get you in contact with people that can help?
I´ve tried to search about it too, but there does´nt seem to be much written about it, especially not by Tunisians....
I just love the dance, I have to practice by myself because there aren´t any teachers here in Sweden that teaches Tunisian, I´ve searched for that as well.... Well, at least I have the opportynity to go there every year to dance with friends!
I´m getting started to make my own Tunisian costume, but there are still a few things I have to figure out about it. Any ideas??
Good luck with your search! If I find anything useful, I´ll let you know!
Wish I could attend your classes, but you are a bit to far away.....
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