Saidi dance with cane is a joyful, grounded celebration, born in the villages of Upper Egypt. This 20-minute primer by Tanna Valentine gives you everything you need to dance with Saidi rhythm, pride, and authenticity from your very first cane flick. Learn the origins of raks assaya, how to choose the right cane, and master essential moves - with on-screen trajectory diagrams, step names, and musical cues. Whether you’re preparing for a belly dance performance or exploring Egyptian roots of belly dance, this is your fast-track to confident, culturally respectful artistry.

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Your Fast-Track to Confident Saidi (Raks Assaya) Dancing

Created by Tanna Valentine, a New York City–based star of classic belly dance, Belly Dance with Cane is a concise, 20-minute primer designed for absolute beginners who want to move with rhythm, confidence, and Upper Egyptian flair—from day one.

What makes this program different from typical "tutorials":
✅ Authentic foundation: Learn the origins of raks assaya and how to choose the right cane for your body and style
✅ Clear, visual learning:
 • On-screen step names build your cane dance vocabulary
 • Arm/hip trajectory diagrams show you how to move, not just what to do
 • Repetitions counter keeps you in rhythm and on track
✅ Practice + mini choreography: Drill each move, then flow them into a short, satisfying cane routine—perfect for parties, recitals, or practice

Ideal for:
• Beginners who just bought a cane—or are thinking about it
• Dancers preparing for a Saidi section in a show
• Anyone who loves the playful pride of Egyptian folk dance

Also included in Belly Dance for Body Sculpting: Total Body DVD by Tanna Valentine.

Why learn from World Dance New York?
For over 25 years, World Dance New York has been the trusted authority in women’s solo dance education—pioneering accessible, body-positive, and artistically rich instruction that has shaped generations of dancers worldwide. We collaborate only with master instructors who distill complex art forms into clear, joyful, beginner-friendly journeys. Every program is a complete learning system—designed to get you moving, fast.