The Egyptian Actor’s Association has interrogated controversial Egyptian belly dancer Dina for dancing in the streets at the premier of her new film “Alia Al Tarab Biltalata.”

The head of the association claimed Dina’s interrogation was prompted by photographs of her dancing in an inappropriate manner in the street in front of the theatre leading to chaos.  The Association asserts this type of pubic display creates a bad image of actors and is an inappropriate way to promote a film.

Dina denied dancing in the streets and that she was even present at the first screening of the film, asserting that she did attend the second day of the film’s screening, but did not dance in the streets. She merely stood in front of the theater to greet moviegoers and fans, said Dina.

Dina recently appeared as a guest on an Egyptian television program based on revealing secrets about guest artists.  She denied circulating rumors that she is suffering from a life threatening illness and that she has been hiding her illness to protect her career.

The dancer also denied rumors about her intention to marry in the near future, stressing that these rumors are just attempts by individuals to ruin her image and cause tension between her and her only son.

Dina said her son is her number one priority, and revealed that her mother is her role model for her strong devotion to raising him.

Dina stated that dancing is not a taboo and is not considered against the teachings of Islam.  However, belly dancing outfits that are very revealing may be prohibited.

© 2006 Al Bawaba