As the traditional dance is increasingly associated with nightclub culture, Amie Sultan seeks to change perceptions of the artform and those who perform it

As a trickle of tourists slowly returns to Egypt, the floating nightclubs along the Nile are back in business.

And belly dancers are once again in high demand. The glitzy late-night shows attract visitors from all over the world, and especially from the Gulf’s Arab states, with dancers in revealing outfits performing with full traditional musical backing.

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Source: The Guardian