Basically says something I've tried to point out for a long time. There are aspects of how the dance is presented that goes against the grain of Egyptian culture, it always has. As Dina said one of the main problems is the costume. It isn't a part of the culture and must have been a really big shock when it was adopted in the 1930's. To me the solution would be to wear more covered costumes. A covered costume can be very elegant and beautiful. However, this is only one issue.
I think the biggest problem is the fact that its out of the reach of the average person. Nightclubs are very expensive and with the decline in the economy only a very few people can afford to watch a show. Also the fact that among those who can afford it, their kids are more western in their tastes and want to go to discos instead of watching dancers. Gypsy once pointed out this fact. There are many things that have contributed to the shrinking client base.
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