Bellydance Superstars
Live in Paris at the Folies Bergere

Available on DVD

See Ansuya performing two outstanding solos and four ensemble pieces in this exceptional show!

The most famous music hall in the world, opened in Paris in May 1869. Its sumptuous foyer with staircases sweeping up to the circle and swinging doors leading to the stalls and general luscious ambiance attracted the crown heads of Europe.

The Folies Bergere was a vast pleasure palace dedicated to the presentation of Grand Revue on the most splendid scale. Innumerable world famous stars have performed there from Charlie Chaplin, Maurice Chevalier, Barbette, Josephine Baker, Mata Hari, and Mistinquett. For many years, to perform there was considered by all artists a sacrosanct goal to achieve - the zenith of entertainment establishments.

It is fitting that the world's first professional touring Bellydance troupe would chose the Folies Bergere as the obvious choice to film there first European tour show. Hence, the Folies Bergere can add another unique talent to its roster of performers having played there -the Bellydance Superstars and Desert Roses.

The Bellydance Superstars have set as their goal to elevate the beautiful and sensual art of of Bellydance to premier stages worldwide with a breathtaking visual show featuring the world's most talented Bellydancers at the peak of their performing abilities. Flattering comparisons to Riverdance have been made, yet Bellydance is more than a dance show. Bellydance is a lifestyle, a celebration of women's femininity - a calling. The music is as captivating and exhilarating as the show; it features some of the most respected names in Arabic music, exciting East-West hybrids merging modern and traditional music, as well as live percussion, featuring the Wassan Pharoon: master drummer, Issam Houshan.

The Bellydance Superstars and the Desert Roses Live at the Folies Bergere stands as the highest quality filming ever made of the art of Bellydance - the ultimate celebration of this unique and beautiful art form.