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Caroline_afifi · 04-24-2008, 08:33 AM

I agree with Jenc.
The dance evolved and even more outside inflences have crept in.

There are new moves being created by dancers all the time.
Modern is also very 'shaabi' in style, there is much more of a response to the lyrical content these days. I have never seen Samia or Tahia et al mouthing the words and facial expressing the music that was usually left up to the singer.
Classical then was less bold and had a sort of quiet reserve even when the music was fast. The expression of femininity has also changed so the movements are interpreted and expressed differently.

Watch Randa and Dina then watch Tahia and Samia, it will all become very clear...

04-24-2008, 08:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
Caroline_afifi V.I.P. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Liverpool UK Posts: 1,285	I agree with Jenc. The dance evolved and even more outside inflences have crept in. There are new moves being created by dancers all the time. Modern is also very 'shaabi' in style, there is much more of a response to the lyrical content these days. I have never seen Samia or Tahia et al mouthing the words and facial expressing the music that was usually left up to the singer. Classical then was less bold and had a sort of quiet reserve even when the music was fast. The expression of femininity has also changed so the movements are interpreted and expressed differently. Watch Randa and Dina then watch Tahia and Samia, it will all become very clear...