The incomparable Tahiya Carioca

[nisaasaintlouis]

This is the kind of dancer I dream of being. She is the epitome of elegance and class. I have watched this clip on my "Legends" DVD so many times that it's burned into my brain. Love, love, love Tahiya!!!!

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYI8h2gR9x4]YouTube - TAHIA CARIOCA (1915-1999)[/ame]

[Michelle75]

It's one of my favorite Tahiya videos too. She is just sooooo good imo.

[Adishakti]

This is a great clip of her. She's such an inspiration!

[*Shira*]

This clip comes from the movie Shore of Love. The movie is a lot of fun. It has two wonderful dance scenes, an entertaining melodramatic plot, and beautiful singing by Laila Murad. You can order the DVD of the movie from Arabic DVD or FineArt Film!, Arabic DVD

[habibiyaeini]

Love this clip, so graceful and she looks just gorgeous. Ive seen it a million times and could still watch it a million times more.......

[habibiyaeini]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM_E3ca7Rs8]YouTube - Tahia Carioca[/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0tIbqDrYKo&feature=related]YouTube - تØ*ية كريوكا ترقص على موسيقى الموسيقار Ù�ريد الأطرش[/ame]

[Lauren_]

Tahiya is a dream!

I've never seen that last clip, I think that's the youngest I've ever seen her -- and some of her arm and shoulder movements in that clip really remind me of Samia! How interesting.

[anisamiss]

She's my favorite of the "Legends". I could watch these clips all day (and I probably will.)

[tamrahennatx]

Tahiya is a dream!

I've never seen that last clip, I think that's the youngest I've ever seen her -- and some of her arm and shoulder movements in that clip really remind me of Samia! How interesting.

That's one of my favorite clips of Tahiya. The song is "Tonta/Touta" by Farid el Atrache, and that has to be one of the sparkliest costumes in the world.

[RadioBastet]

Tahiya was THE QUEEN. That's just all there is to it. Often imitated, never duplicated.