The Troupe was formed in 1988 at the Ghury Palace , which specializes in reviving and renovating the inherited artistic and cultural themes that have been endangered or are about to diminish.
The Troupe , which performs three times a week (Saturday, Monday and Wednesday) all year-round in Cairo , has also been taking part in all the national festivals. It has also been to many countries around the world.
Popular and folk musical instruments usually accompany the troupe's performances, such as rababa, salamia, flute, drums, tambourines and sanjes). These instruments accelerate the dancers ' warm up and enlighten the colourful atmosphere of the stage performance.
A folk singer recites religious verses (Inshad Deni) and songs in praise of the Prophet (PBUH) Mohammed.
The senior dancer, the one going in infinite circles, known as the ‘Lafife' , and the junior dancers the ‘Hanatia' all dance to the rhythmic intonation of the Tambourines. They are not professionally trained but rather inherited this art spontaneously from their forefathers..
The Al-Tannoura Troupe is one of the Egyptian folk groups established by the General Organization for Cultural Palaces at Egypt ' s Ministry of Culture. The group is based i n the capital at the old Fatmis Cairo, mainly at Salah el Din Citadel.
