Ozel Turkbas, arguably the most famous Turkish bellydancer of old is a personal favorite of mine. My own dance style tends towards the arabic stylings of the dance, but I have always appreciated her fluidity, grace, and contributions to the art. Not only was she a dancer, but she was an accomplished singer and author. You can read more about her here…
But in the meantime, enjoy one of my favorite clips of her dancing when she was still quite young! I promise you this tune is wickedly catchy!
JANIM 