The dances of Egypt are amongst the oldest in the world and their traditions have survived the passing of centuries. Paradoxically, however, as purely artistic expression, they have suffered in recent years from such a lack of recognition that they have not been seen on an Arab stage for several decades.

Béatrice Grognard, Belgian dancer and choreographer, is the director of "Tarab, school of popular and classical dances of Egypt" and who wishes to restore these dances to its former glory by giving them new creative and theatrical possibilities, in a subtle blend of eastern and western techniques.

The theatrical dance of Egypt thus allows Béatrice, on stage and in her teaching, to put into practice an artistic approach dear to her heart: a blend of faithfully respected traditions necessary to the survival of an art and the modern approach, which encourages technique, innovation, improvisation and the free expression of emotions.