Norma, Detroit Belly Dancer, Vintage Live Greek Belly Dancing

In the 1970's through the mid 1990's, many Greek Supper Clubs hired belly dancers. The style of dancing is what is now referred to as American Caberet, Vintage Orientale or Turkish. The music was typically a combination of Greek, Turkish and Middle Eastern music while the bright, happy sounds of the Greek instrument, the bouzoukee, dominated. Routines were often done in 5-7 parts and consisted of an opening, veil, fast, floor work, fast, drum solo and finale. Veil work was often done to ...

One Response to “Norma, Detroit Belly Dancer, Vintage Live Greek Belly Dancing”

1. NormaDancer2 says:

   August 23, 2009 at 9:33 pm

   Thank you Tommy and Bonny! The reason for posting these clips is because I’m aware many people today have not been exposed to the hot belly dance nightclub scene that sadly ceased to exist in the late 1990′s. I’m glad I’m bringing back memories. Those were the days, my friend…. we thought they’d never end…Oh dear, I feal a song coming on….