Mahmoud Reda is considered the pioneer of Egyptian dance in theatre and an important figure in the history of Egyptian culture. He is founder and choreographer of the first Egyptian theatre dance company "The Reda Troupe". Thanks to his studies and creatitivity historical dance forms have been preserved which would have otherwise been lost.
To celebrate his 75th birthday, dancers fron many countries performed a tribute in his honour as the Gala event of the first Andalusi and Arabic Dance International Festival- "Raks Madrid '05", expressing Reda's art faithfully, with elegance and emotion.
The Performers were:
Al-Andalus Danza- Spain
Masrah- Finland
Nawal Benhabdallah- France
Rebecca Wildi- Switzerland
Saad Ismael- Italy
"This performance of 18 of my choreographies... is the biggest honour I have received in 50 years. I don't have enough words to thank Nesma and all the artists who took part in this wonderful show." Mahmoud Reda
Run Time 80 minutes
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