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Leyla Lanty - Elegant Egyptian Style |
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Ever since I can remember I've danced. When I was a child, I did my own dance, often with other members of my family, entertaining members of my family and close friends. During my teen years, it was "Rock'n'Roll Forever!" In college and later, I became deeply involved in international folk dancing, while still rock'n'rolling, of course, mostly the dances of the Balkan and Mediterranean countries. Then I discovered Raqs Sharqi, often referred to in the west by the misnomer "belly dance", a Middle Eastern solo dance, nowadays usually performed by women. I adopted the stage name Leyla, later expanding it to Leyla Lanty to distinguish myself from other Leylas, and the rest is history. I have studied dance with some of the finest teachers, both Arabic and American, in Egypt and in the US. I perform and teach Raqs Sharqi and Egyptian style folkloric dance, cane, cymbals and survival Arabic for dancers in private classes or in limited master classes in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Early in 1999, in Cairo, Egypt, the fabulous singer Khalil Abboud and I co-produced a recording of new Arabic music for dancing and listening, featuring Khalil's sensational voice and some of the best composers and musicians to be found in Egypt. Write to me at
leyla@leylalanty.com
for more information on performances, lessons, or CDs. |
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June, 2008 - My 2nd finger cymbal class at Ahlan Wa Sahlan 2007 in Cairo, Egypt, was so well received, Mdme. Raqia Hassan invited me to teach it for the third time in June, 2008! I'm available for performances, workshops, private or group coaching in music interpretation, Egyptian style oriental dance, Egyptian folklore dance, cane, finger cymbals and survival Arabic for dancers.
My CD Re-issued!! Details & Buy It Here! |
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"Golden Days, Enchanting Nights" Recorded in Cairo, Egypt, this CD (previously released under the title "Ma Btisaloosh Leh?") features some of Egypt's best musicians, composers, and lyricists, and the fabulous voice of Khalil Abboud. Re-issue is ready to ship with a new cover design, same fabulous music! More about the CD, ordering information, sound samples, summary translations here! |
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These are the Teachers who have had the most influence on me as a dancer, NOT listed in any order of importance, time, place, etc.
Raqia Hassan
Jamila Salimpour
Aida Al Adawi
Sultana
Dahlena
Ibrahim Farrah
Mahmoud Reda
Shareen el Safy
Dr. Mo Geddawi
Lala Hakim
Then there are the many other dancers who have taught me essential details and from whom I've "lifted" many a flourish or accent with which to liven up a performance, for which I thank them. |
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Favorite Links |
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Desert Dance Festival
Rakkasah
Carnival of Stars
Art of Middle Eastern Dance (by Shira)
Gilded Serpent
Magic of Oriental Dance
MECDA San Francisco Bay Area
Ahlan wa Sahlan, Cairo, Egypt
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