Haala Khaliji at Cairo Calling

I was honored to perform at Cairo Calling, presented by Hannan Sultan and starring the amazing Mohamed Shahin. Location: Durham Arts Council, Durham NC.

I performed a traditional "Khaliji" folkloric dance, the first half of which was choreographed by the lovely Amani Jabril who has previously toured in Saudi Arabia. I was also influenced for this particular performance by my private lesson with Mr. Shahin the night before the show.

Note: there is no "one" style of Khaliji dance - the dance varies widely among the various parts of the Persian Gulf. I am attempting to do the more demure Kuwait style.




I consider myself simply a very devoted and respectful student of this beautiful folkloric dance form and of the region of the Middle East from which it comes. Much love to everyone who lives in the Gulf region!

Music: Naser Musa & Souhail Kaspar, from their "Khaliji" CD.

http://www.halobellydance.com

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• naser musa
• souhail kaspar
• khaliji
• dance
• samri

[thekahina1]

I am just beginning to learn Khaliji.. This is such a beautiful dance.. May I have the name of the song?

[HaalaDances]

@thekahina1 It is a wonderful dance, isn't it?  The name of the song is Laylah. Best wishes with your dancing!

[SAHARANEEN]

Very nice style.

I wish you all the best.

Thank you for dancing to one of my songs.

God bless.

Naser.

[TheSaididancer]

Beautiful, so graceful!! Well done!!

[LoOLiTa777]

it was kinda more indian but u did a gd job

btw im a khaliji female <3

[molarmama5]

I just really love this composition and the way in which Haala dances it, I can watch her video again and again and it looks fresh!

Beautiful!!!

[yameyameyame]

ooooh lovely!

[Bastani3]

I always love watching you do this dance. You always look like you are just feeling the true spirit of the dance.

[devlin2044]

I absolutely loved this one. You are such a dance gem!

[Hayatemraqxa]

I'm so glad I've had the chance to see this in person. Beautiful delivery, Haala!