'Classic' style bedlah inspirations

adiemus · 12-10-2009, 06:25 PM

I'm in love with the Tahia Carioca/Samia Gamal style (and others from that era) of bedlah. Does anyone know if there is a 'collection' of images of dancers in that classic style of costuming?

I'd rather not have to go through YouTube video but in my quest for examples of this style I may have to!

gisela · 12-10-2009, 06:36 PM

Yes they are lovely!
You might find something here although as photographs from that time are limited they might be the same as you have already found.
Pictures of belly dancers: the bellydance museum (history of raqs sharqi)

Daimona · 12-10-2009, 06:40 PM

Perhaps there are some images here:

Fifi Abdu, Samia Gamal and other celebrities and legends of oriental dance

Hossam Ramzy - The Stars of Egypt ®

And have you had a look in the gallery?

Edit: Oops... didn't see Gisela's post before I answered..

Anala · 12-10-2009, 07:37 PM

I really hate to have to point you "the other forum" -- but, they have the most amazing thread on this! WARNING: Once you start, you will want to go through THE WHOLE THREAD. Shems has posted some outstanding vintage costumes here: Ultra Bad-Ass Vintage Costumes - BELLYDANCE CENTRAL - Everything Belly Dance! Welcome to BHUZ - Biggest Online BellyDancing Community. Get a towel for the drool!

And, FWIW, I had to log in to get to it. Not sure why they hide older threads unless you log in . . .

Regards,

Anala

gisela · 12-10-2009, 07:55 PM

ooh yes THAT thread! drool warning for sure

Anala · 12-10-2009, 07:58 PM

I started looking at that thread, then suddenly realized that three hours had gone by, and all of the muscles except those needed to drive my mouse had gone to sleep.

lizaj · 12-10-2009, 07:58 PM

On of my favourite costumes of Tahia's my friend made a copy for her daighter for the theatre show we held.

Google Image Result for http://www.shira.net/photos/tahia-carioca-detail.jpg

Belly Dance Photo Gallery - postcards_tanra_sepia

adiemus · 12-11-2009, 12:21 AM

ooops, I had better wait until AFTER I've done some serious work this afternoon before I go and look at *that thread*!!

Thanks ladies - maybe we should create our own version here? And any that we actually make too!

12-10-2009, 06:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
adiemus V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 1,780	'Classic' style bedlah inspirations I'm in love with the Tahia Carioca/Samia Gamal style (and others from that era) of bedlah. Does anyone know if there is a 'collection' of images of dancers in that classic style of costuming? I'd rather not have to go through YouTube video but in my quest for examples of this style I may have to! __________________ I don’t want people who want to dance, I want people who have to dance. George Balanchine

12-10-2009, 06:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Daimona Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norway Posts: 807	Perhaps there are some images here: Fifi Abdu, Samia Gamal and other celebrities and legends of oriental dance Hossam Ramzy - The Stars of Egypt ® And have you had a look in the gallery? Edit: Oops... didn't see Gisela's post before I answered.. __________________ -- Daim. Last edited by Daimona; 12-10-2009 at 06:43 PM..

12-10-2009, 07:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Anala Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mid Atlantic, USA Posts: 704	I really hate to have to point you "the other forum" -- but, they have the most amazing thread on this! WARNING: Once you start, you will want to go through THE WHOLE THREAD. Shems has posted some outstanding vintage costumes here: Ultra Bad-Ass Vintage Costumes - BELLYDANCE CENTRAL - Everything Belly Dance! Welcome to BHUZ - Biggest Online BellyDancing Community. Get a towel for the drool! And, FWIW, I had to log in to get to it. Not sure why they hide older threads unless you log in . . . Regards, Anala __________________ The Practical Dancer

12-10-2009, 07:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
Anala Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mid Atlantic, USA Posts: 704	I started looking at that thread, then suddenly realized that three hours had gone by, and all of the muscles except those needed to drive my mouse had gone to sleep. __________________ The Practical Dancer

12-10-2009, 07:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
lizaj Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 4,247	On of my favourite costumes of Tahia's my friend made a copy for her daighter for the theatre show we held. Google Image Result for http://www.shira.net/photos/tahia-carioca-detail.jpg Belly Dance Photo Gallery - postcards_tanra_sepia Last edited by lizaj; 12-10-2009 at 08:13 PM..

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gisela Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,621	Yes they are lovely! You might find something here although as photographs from that time are limited they might be the same as you have already found. Pictures of belly dancers: the bellydance museum (history of raqs sharqi)

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gisela Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,621	ooh yes THAT thread! drool warning for sure

12-11-2009, 12:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
adiemus V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 1,780	ooops, I had better wait until AFTER I've done some serious work this afternoon before I go and look at that thread!! Thanks ladies - maybe we should create our own version here? And any that we actually make too! __________________ I don’t want people who want to dance, I want people who have to dance. George Balanchine