Yasmine Bint Al Nubia
Moderator
Hello Everyone, I think veils are an 'authentic' part of Oriental dance, as I agree with Aisha's interpretation. The evocative nature of dancing with a veil is well-suited for this dance style. In no other dance style will you see advanced uses of swirling fabric used as an extension of the dance, esp. in American Oriental.
Yasmine
Yasmine