The 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, also known as the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, plays an essential role in THE GIRL ON THE MIDWAY STAGE. It is where the ancient dance form, and the Egyptian women who performed it, made an indelible mark on America that continues to this day.
Other Extras
What Belly Dancing Looked Like Circa 1890
Historical Photographs from the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair
