I think Asmahan is one of the dancers who prove the fact that to have that X factor (if you like) a personality has to be added to technique and beauty to take a dancer to the top which means endearing her /him to their audience.
A cold beautiful technically perfect dancer will never do that. One less perfect with an attractive/charming/unique/quirky personality stamped over their dance will capture us anyday.
Folks always said Maria Callas was never the top as far as technique for Opera buffs but she was a good actress, great looking and developed a cult status which still pulls fans today. Which is why we'll always have a soft spot for a performer who gives something extra of herself. Now that may or may not be the truth of the matter..look at all those depressive funny men!
Weeee... Asmahan teach me baladi but I'm just a tad scared
