EGYPTIAN DANCE & FILM PROGRAM
EGYPTIAN DANCE & FILM PROGRAM
FIVE FILMS. FIVE DANCES. ONE CULTURAL JOURNEY.
An educational program that brings the beauty of Egyptian dance and it's culture to life.
LAYLA TAJ PRESENTS AN EGYPTIAN CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
FIVE SHORT FILMS
Paired with five
live dances in
seamless succession.
AUTHENTIC CULTURE
Authentic dances approved by The Egyptian Tourist Authority
FOR ALL AGES
A cohesive pogram
for all ages and diversified audiences
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
A one-of-a-kind educational
experience blending film
and live performance
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
WATCH THE TRAILER
Journey Down the Nile is a one-hour cultural program that takes audiences on a journey through the rich history, legends, and traditions of Egypt.
The program features five short films, each introducing a traditional dance from a different region. Each film is followed by a corresponding dance passed down through generations—some with roots reaching back to biblical times. Lavish costuming, powerful musical scores, and seamless choreography elevate the program into a one-of-a-kind cultural experience that educates and captivates.
This program offers a rare opportunity for audiences—many of whom may never visit Egypt—to experience its culture in a vivid and memorable way.
CLEOPATRA VII
Grace and power
in a Macedonian Queen
THE FIVE DANCES
SWORD EL SARF
A symbol of Independent Spirit
SHAMADON
3000 yr. old dance for Weddings
SAIDI
Upper Egypt dance
RAQS SHARKI
Oriental dance of the East
You leave with indelible knowledge.
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ABOUT THE ARTIST
Layla Taj is an internationally acclaimed Egyptian dance artist and cultural presenter. One of the few American performers to have worked under professional contract in Egypt for five years, she brings rare authenticity to her work, presented for ambassadors, dignitaries, and cultural institutions across the United States.
LETTERS FROM
PROGRAM DIRECTORS
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HYATT REGENCY
EGYPT
FLORIDA
LIBRARY
GOLD HALL THEATRE N.Y.
“
Her program is not only visually stunning but culturally enriching as well. I am definatlly having her back to perform next year
“
- PROGRAM DIRECTOR
BILL MAC DONALD
THE HERALD.
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SHE"S THE DANCING QUEEN
THE FLORIDA WEEKLY
WORLDS APART: TAJ TO PRESENT EGYPTIAN DANCE CONCERT
THE SUN HERALD
DANCING QUEEN:WORLD TRAVELED EGYPTIAN DANCER TO PERFORM HERE
EDUCATIONAL
Ailgned with academic and cultural learning goals
ENGAGING
Captivates audiences of all ages
FOR ALL AGES
A seamless blend of film and live performance
AUTHENTIC
Rooted in rich traditionof Egyptian Culture