The History
Raks Sharki translates as "dance of the East" or "oriental dance"
As civilizations constantly develop and evolve around the globe, people entertain, express emotion and educate. Raks Sharki is a dance of what was originally known as the "Orient", present day Middle East and Northern Africa. It has had many forms and names.
Egypt spawned a beautiful for of dance involving the hips and abdomen, with which women entertained on the streets and in cafes across Northern Africa. Napoleon and his fellow Frenchmen became quite enamored with the local Gawazzee entertainers.
