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A Warm Welcome from Farida Fahmy

"The enthusiasm for Egyptian dance that I have witnessed all over the world has encouraged me to share my own passion, past experiences and knowledge of dance in Egypt. Egyptian dance has a resilience, as well as potential to grow and embrace new styles and ideas. For anyone to truly understand the essence of dance in Egypt, and what it offers, one must understand the temperament, aesthetics, as well as the culture of the Egyptians. I share this in my many free articles, translated into many languages by dear friends around the world."

~ Farida Fahmy, Cairo 2024

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NEW Limited Edition Hard Cover BOOK, Farida: a memoir is out 29th April 2024, only 750 printed!

In 1959, four eager young Cairenes presented the début performance of their pioneering dance theater company — the Reda Troupe. They would go on to perform internationally for decades as Egypt’s premier dance troupe, inspiring audiences and generations of dancers globally to this day.

In her remarkably honest and insightful memoir, Farida Fahmy, pays homage to the four founders, including legendary choreographer Mahmoud Reda. She shares intimate glimpses into her early life, the troupe’s humble beginnings, and the priceless support they received despite many challenges. 

The Reda Troupe’s dynamism — its color, life, confidence, and festive spirit — shines brightly in the magical photos that Farida has preserved and treasured. As she reflects on her personal journey, Farida celebrates the success of Egypt’s ground-breaking troupe whose legacy endures world-wide.

LIMITED EDITION HARD COVER BOOK - $90 USD plus postage, posted April 29, 2024, first deliveries received early May!
Hard back, 9.5 x 11' hard back, 208 pages, glossy, gold foil embossed, certificate of authenticity of limited print

Buy Farida's LIMITED EDITION Hard Cover Book $90 + postage


Option: E-BOOK version is now available! Immediate download

If you're in a hurry to see this exciting book, you can also purchase the digital VERSION, to download and enjoy immediately! This book is soul food for dancers, and you will learn about Egypt's revolutionary  Reda Troupe, and its dance history, first hand.

FARIDA: A MEMOIR EBOOK (ENGLISH) - $30 USD, immediate download
500 MB file, 208 pages, story and photos
Direct download with a link you receive by email right away!

Buy Farida's NEW E-Book - $30 immediate download

Exclusive GALA NIGHT in Cairo!

Sat 29th June 2024 - An Honouring of Farida Fahmy

Join a GALA honouring Farida Fahmy's life and achievement; for the launch of her book 'Farida: a memoir' and to celebrate her contribution to Egyptian arts and culture, as co-founder and principle dancer of Egypt's pioneering Reda Troupe. Held at the Cairo Marriott in Zamalek. Tickets $180 USD (Gala and dinner) or Gala plus the Book $90, presented on the night. Hurry, tickets are very limited and must be booked in advance! Dress is formal, evening wear.

Gala Ticket $160 Gala Ticket & BOOK $250


Farida: a memoir - 2 Hour Seminar
Sun 30th June 2024 @ Mariott Zamalek

2pm-4pm, Cairo Marriott, Zamalek, Egypt
Join an informative 2 hour seminar on the making of the book 'Farida: a memoir' with presenter, Keti Sharif and guest translators. View the slide presentation to enjoy a layer of extra depth and information about the imagery and stories in this beautiful, historic book. Includes Q & A. Seminar ticket includes Coffee or Tea for participants.

Book Seminar - $40
The Artistic Impact of the Reda Troupe Series (with translations 13 languages)

1. Introduction To Articles
2. Artistic Impact of Reda Troupe
3. Aesthetics, Inspirations and Adaptations of Mahmoud Reda
4. Field Work: Mahmoud Reda’s Adaptation of Traditional and Indigenous Dance Events for Stage
5. The Difference Between
Indigenous Dance and Theater
6. The First Egyptian Theatre Dance Genre
7. Saidi Dance?
8. Mahmoud Reda’s Teaching Methodology

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Reda Dance Styles & Farida's Articles

1. ‘Reminiscing’ - A Trip Down Memory Lane
2. Egyptian Dance Aesthetics
3. Dancing with the Millayah Laff
4. Al-Hagalla
5. Muwashahat Raqisah
6. Honouring Mahmoud Reda
7. Excerpt from 'The Daughter of Egypt' by Marjorie Franken
8. The Khadevial Opera House
9. Lasting Impressions
10. Designing Dance Costumes for Stage
11. Farida Fahmy: Celebrating a lifetime of Egyptian dance and cultural resilience

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Farida's THESIS (available in 7 languages) & Videos

1. Farida Fahmy's UCLA Thesis:
- English
- Japanese
- Italiano
- Spanish
- Dutch
- Danish
- Afrikaans
2. Farida Documentary Film
3. Interview with Mahmoud Reda
4. Costumes of the Reda Troupe
5. Farida's Muwashahat Workshop
6. Sphinx Festival Folkloric Dance Package
7. Teacher's Seminar (audio)

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Farida's Folkloric
& Vintage Costume E-Books

1. Farida Fahmy's Costume Ebooks / Costume designs of the Reda Troupe for Stage Performance:
- Al Haggala
- Nubian
- Saiidi
- Fallahat
- Milayah
- Muwashahat Dresses
- Muwashahat Pantaloons
- Full Package plus Video
2. Farida Fahmy's Vintage Costume Series

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