Mahmoud Reda, pioneer of Middle Eastern dance theater in Egypt, founder of the first folk dance company, the Reda Troupe, and star of film and television needs no introduction. He is widely recognized throughout the world for his complex, yet simple and clean choreographies and theatrical presentations of Middle Eastern dance.

As a soloist, choreographer and director in the 1950s and '60s, he redefined Middle Eastern dance through combining disciplined ballet-based training with theater presentation and brought Egypt's rich dance heritage to the concert stage, elevating the status of professional theater dancers in Egypt.
 
With his Reda Troupe he traveled all over the world performing in the most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall, NYC. Kings, queens and heads of states number among his distinguished audience.

He now tours the world teaching dance workshops. His teaching style like his choreography is clear and precise.