unaneyia (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

the saidi rhythm comes from the saidi region of egypt (upper egypt) and there are 3 sorts of dance for this rhythm .1st with the assaya (cane), then the simple saidi (as shown at the video), and then there is also the tahteb which is a duet cane dance .. like a mans battle .... reda was the first one to portray these dances on stage for the egyptian publice at the end of the 50's

nebularr (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

now this is what it's all about! not 'who can show the most cleavage without getting arrested'!!great stuff!

1400deadwood (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

Magical performance - very beautiful and inspired. Their coordination is outstanding.Superb video.

Azhaar (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

no prob! i'm really glad you like this style of dance :)

toxmot (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

Thanks for the info! and thanks for showing me your video!

Azhaar (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

saiidi is the name of a dance rhythm. it is generally heard in the music to which dancers dance "raks assaya" or cane dance. The dancers in this video are from the Reda Troupe in Egypt. Mahmoud Reda is well known for creating beautiful folkloric choreographies like this.

toxmot (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

Why does this Saidi dance look so different from the ones I see on youtube? They're not holding any canes...and what is the difference between Saidi and Assaya? I love this video..everything about it.

nothingbutcurls (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

this is soooo beautiful!

Varda87 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

omg, this is beautiful <3

theplanktonlobby (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

Refreshing to see this, puts you back in time, beautifully danced