"Hagalla"
is translated as "a leap".
This style is popular in oases of Sahara from the Lebanon to Egypt
and it has the Bedouin origin.
The modern Hagalla has two versions: the first is traditionally bound
up with the wedding party, where the dancer holds a handkerchief or
a cane (this is only for holding, but not for turning round). The
second version is made by Mahmoud Reda. This is a theatrical
performance full of traditional elements.
The style of Hagalla is energetic. There is an accent on the haunches
and the step is very specific.
The
music of Hagalla
Hagalla
has its own rhythm easy to know.
There are singers in the composition and it is usually consisted of
three parts:
“Shettaywa” – the introduction part. The
men sing it and the dance takes place in this part.
“Ghennaywa” - the central part, which a soloist
or poet sing.
“Magruda” – the final part, which a soloist
and the men sing together.
The
Costume of Hagalla
Many
years ago as a costume used was a simple dress with long sleeves and
a thick tissue or a scarf was wound round the ankles.
Gradually this costume was changed: it can be coloured and above the
long dress it has another skirt with big flounces to accent steps.
A head is covered with a kerchief.
