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It was under greek and roman rule before it became arabic. First written language in the west was egyptian and sumerian. All becsuse they were the first farmers.
Egyptian ballet dancer raises the bar
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March 10, 2021 10:31 AM
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Young Egyptian dancer Luca Abdel-Nour performs during a lesson at Switzerland’s Tanz Akademie Zurich. (AFP pic)
PARIS: Surrounded by little girls and mocked at school when he first tried ballet, it took serious determination for Luca Abdel-Nour to become the first Egyptian prizewinner at the prestigious Prix de Lausanne.
The international competition in Switzerland has been one of the leading showcases for young ballet talent since it began in 1973.
Abdel-Nour, 17, took three prizes, including second overall and the audience award, at the latest instalment in February, and hopes his success can inspire more boys from the Middle East to overcome their prejudices about dance.
Born to a French mother but growing up in Cairo, he performed in dance and theatre shows with his school as a young boy.
Egyptian ballet dancer raises the bar
AFP
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March 10, 2021 10:31 AM
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PARIS: Surrounded by little girls and mocked at school when he first tried ballet, it took serious determination for Luca Abdel-Nour to become the first Egyptian prizewinner at the prestigious Prix de Lausanne.
The international competition in Switzerland has been one of the leading showcases for young ballet talent since it began in 1973.
Abdel-Nour, 17, took three prizes, including second overall and the audience award, at the latest instalment in February, and hopes his success can inspire more boys from the Middle East to overcome their prejudices about dance.
Born to a French mother but growing up in Cairo, he performed in dance and theatre shows with his school as a young boy.