The woman, identified as Sofinar Grigoryan and popularly known as Safinaz, could reportedly also face three years in prison over the video.
A belly dancer from Armenia, who has been accused of "inciting debauchery" in Egypt, could face deportation after videos of her dancing with bikini-clad women were shared online, according to reports.
The woman, identified as Sofinar Grigoryan, known as Safinaz, could reportedly also face three years in prison over the video. The clip was taken during a performance last month that occurred in a resort located in Egypt's North Coast. The video shows Sofinar asking women in the audience to join her on stage as one eventually danced with her and others followed, according to the Daily Mail.
Reports state that the footage of the women dancing has angered many people in Egypt, who have called the clip "explicit" and "unacceptable."
Even Egypt's Censor Board took action against Grigoryan this week, accusing the dancer of "inciting debauchery."
The Musicians' Syndicate also released a statement regarding Grigoryan's performance, saying that action will be taken against her.
Sayidaty Magazine reportedly quoted the dancer as saying that she will not be able to perform in the country as long as her trial is ongoing.
The dancer added that she could not be held responsible for the actions of two women who joined her on stage.
"They both performed on stage half an hour before I went on. They joined me in on the show and it wasn't my place to stop them from doing that," Grigoryan said. "This isn't the first time women dance on stage like this [wearing swimsuits], especially at events held in beach resorts."
Grigoryan, in 2015, was reportedly handed a six-month prison sentence and a fine of 15,000 Egyptian pounds ($907) for wearing an outfit during her performance which resembled the Egyptian flag.
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