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The Maa´lema´s Confidence

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The Maa´lema´s Confidence

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Om Mohamed was a regular Egyptian woman.

Or so it seemed.

She wore the "hijab", like a good Muslim woman does, so says the crowd; obeyed her husband, accepted the existence of another woman in her conjugal life - her husband´s second wife -; worked at home and outside of her home, the worst of her sins, only forgiven because the family needed the money.

The neighbors spoke highly of her. Her husband´s second wife, a much appreciated help in the...

3 Gifts Egyptian Folklore has offered me

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3 Gifts Egyptian Folklore has offered me

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When most of us think about Egyptian Folklore, we don´t think about Personal Growth. Or a life-changing transformation.

In fact, we think of nothing. Of nonsense, frequently.

Egyptian Folklore has been the "poor sister" of "Raks el Sharki" ("Dance of the East"/Oriental Dance) since I can remember.

It seems to be less cool.

Less glamorous.

Less important.

Yet, having performed, taught, and choreographed Egyptian Folklore for such a long time - first, in...

Hips don´t lie – Introduction to Baladi

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I am a “baladi” kind of girl – that´s clear to anyone who knows me.

Mahmoud Reda – my dearest teacher and friend, also the Father of Egyptian Folklore – told me many times: “you are a sophisticated fellaha (Egyptian peasant), ya Joana” to express the fact that simplicity and down to earth attitudes are the clay of what I´m made of. Snobs and arrogant ass”%&#$%&s are not my cup of tea, thank you very much.

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Joana Saahirah´s World Blog

A Collection of Articles, Videos, and Freebies on Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment

The Maa´lema´s Confidence

3 Gifts Egyptian Folklore has offered me

Hips don´t lie – Introduction to Baladi

I am a “baladi” kind of girl – that´s clear to anyone who knows me.

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