Main content
Dance of the Seven Veils
Reem Kelani investigates the notorious dance, from its supposedly Eastern origins to its 1890s transformation. From 2007.
Although not mentioned by name in the Bible, Salome and her dance have inspired writers and artists through the centuries.
Reem Kelani explores the history and the cultural impact of the exotic Dance of the Seven Veils.
Starting with its supposedly ancient Eastern origins to its notorious transformations in the 1890s onwards, as it began to reflect major changes in culture, society and the role of women.
Producer: Megan Jones
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in October 2007.
Last on
Tue 8 Jul 2025
00:30
麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
Broadcasts
Thu 18 Oct 2007 11:30麻豆社 Radio 4- Tue 4 Aug 2015 06:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 4 Aug 2015 13:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 4 Aug 2015 20:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 5 Aug 2015 01:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 6 Mar 2019 06:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 6 Mar 2019 13:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 6 Mar 2019 20:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 7 Mar 2019 01:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 7 Jul 2025 10:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 7 Jul 2025 16:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 8 Jul 2025 00:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
Featured in...
![]()
Dance Passion
From ballet and ballroom to breakdance and art collectives chasing a new style
