tanoura
Tanoura is a traditional Egyptian folk dance that is part of Sufi religious practices. The dance is characterized by the whirling movement of the dancer, who wears a long, colorful skirt that expands outward during the spin. The tanoura dancer typically wears a tall, felt hat called a "sikke" and a skirt made of several layers, each a different color, representing different stages of spiritual ascent.
The dance is performed to devotional music, often accompanied by chanting and drumming. The purpose of the
While rooted in Sufi traditions, tanoura performances are now also presented to wider audiences as a cultural