Alabama
Petite Jamilla
Sirqus of Jreams
5883 Hwy 119
Montevallo, AL
(205) 621-0609
Petite Jamilla the shinning young star of the south! On Thursdays at ALI BABA'S Persian
Restaurant you can see PETITE JAMILLA dance! Two shows 7pm and 8pm call (205) 823-
2222 for reservations. Petite Jamilla is co-owner of BOHEMIAN MARKET along with her
mom Jamilla Rasa. (206) 621-0609 call to set up an appointment to visit the shop, or
catch them at some of the local haflas and events around the southeast! See you soon!
Aziza of Birmingham
Belly Dance With Aziza
167A Old Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 879-0701
Performer and instructor of Middle Eastern Dance. Aziza has performed and taught in
Birmingham and surrounding area nightclubs, restaurants, special events and private
functions for the past 29 years. Student dancers of Aziza's School of Middle Eastern
Dance now teach and perform in Birmingham and surrounding areas. Classes are offered
for exercise benefits or for those who wish to join the performance community.
Farida Gamal
P.O. Box 829
Huntsville, AL 35804-0829
Student, Instructor, Event Sponsor. Staff Writer for Caravan Magazine, Contributor For
Various Dance-Related Publications; Charter Member of Huntsville's Beledi Club.
Amira al Sahara
Birmingham, AL
Amira has performed since 2002 in distinguished venues in Birmingham and Atlanta. She
performs for festivals, private parties, corporate events, exhibit openings, workshops and
concerts. A spirited and skilled performer.
Alaska
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Arizona
Naj
Dancers of Eclypse
Phoenix, AZ
(602) 997-5132
Dancers for parties, festivals, mini classes and special events. We perform solo or group.
Traditional and caberet style dance.
Desert Rose
Gypsy Flame
P.O. box 3589
Show low, AZ 85902
(928) 368-9089
I do solo and troupe performances in the style of orientale and tribal bellydance. I am also
an ethnic dancer with different backgrounds in irish stepdance, spanish-style skirt
dancing, gypsy flavorings, and folk dancing. I also teach various forms of dance and also
yoga and pilates exercises classes. Dance is one of the greatest passions of my life and
strive to improve my performance capacities and dance technique and knowledge at all
times. I love to give the gift of dance as an expression of myself and the beautiful art form
of middle eastern dance and other ethnic dance forms.
Dahlena
Dahlena's Dancers
11806 South Hunter Avenue
Yuma, AZ 85367
(928) 342-2934
(928) 920-0972 (cellular)
Seminar Instruction, Performances, Producer of Video Classes and Dance Wear
Performing and Teaching since the 60’s, Dahlena is one of America’s ME Dance pioneers.
She co-authored "The Art of Belly Dancing" in 1975 and has produced three musical
recordings and numerous video classes/performances. An international teacher/performer,
Dahlena has lived as well as performed in Syria, Iraq and France. She is currently based
in Yuma, Arizona, but teaches and performs internationally-- and sponsors several
Chicago, Illinois events each year. For more info on Dahlena, or her daughter Angelina, go
to www.Dahlena.com
Yasmina
P.O. Box 42273
Mesa, AZ 85274-2273
(480) 962-6303
Yasmina is a performer, instructor and hosted “The Joy of Belly Dancing” TV show on
Public Access TV in Arizona. She started belly dancing as a fun way to exercise never
dreaming that she would have the career she has today. Yasmina has produced shows,
charitable events, has donated her time and talent to other community events, and has
been on the editorial staff of Wiggle Hips. Her labor of love is the Joy of Belly Dancing
website (www.joyofbellydancing.com). She teaches workshops in both American Cabaret
and American Tribal Styl and classes both group and private lessons, she is a musician
and performs throughout the Valley of the Sun. Yasmina's newest venture is leaving the
corporate world and going into belly dancing full time. She opened Shimmy Bliss
Costuming Co.. Creating and owning her own business has been life long dream. Shimmy
Bliss caters to the Tribal belly dancer's needs and wants.
Samra
Desert Dancers
696 W Cobblestone Dr
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 421-0927
Bellydance classes three times a week. In home dance studio. Greek and Arabic styles.
Teaching veil and zills. Beginners to performing students.
Kahlea
KahAra
Phoenix and Tucson, AZ
BellyDance Instructor, willing to travel for classes, workshops, seminars. also a retailer for
belly dance costumes, jewelry, supplies.
Carrie Konyha
Syren Dance Comapny
P.O. Box 3220 Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 282-1587
Classical Raks Sharqi & Gyspy Tribal Fusion bellydance performances. Beginning-
Advanced bellydance, classes, Personalized individual and group dance retreats in
Sedona, AZ.
Mahin
2611 N. Pleasant Dr.
Chandler, AZ 85225
Phoenix Area
(480) 233-0022
mahin@cox.net
Performance and instruction in Lebanese/Egyptian style cabaret bellydance. Both group
and private instruction available. Specialties: zagats(zilla), Saidi and Khaleegy.
http://www.mahinbellydance.com
Kahlea
Natium World Dance
Phoenix, AZ
(480) 967-5151
Instructor, troupe director, choreographer, costume retailer
Arkansas
Midnight Flame
110 Belmont Dr.
North Little Rock, AR, USA, 72116
(501) 730-2928
Single, Duo, & Troupe Performances
Anala Rabari
Meira Nawal Middle Eastern Dance Troupe
Springdale, Arkansas
Bellygrams and performances for community festivals, birthdays, weddings, corporate
parties, and other special events. Cabaret style dancing to Egyptian, Turkish, pop, and
techno music and featuring various props.
California
Ana
Ana's Mirage Dancers
San Diego, CA
(619) 660-6965
Solo-Cabaret or Gypsy Style belly dance, finger cymbals, sword, veil. Extra dancers
available & drummers. Specializes in livening up the party with "Sultan" routine. Gets
people to get up and dance.
Official belly dancer of famous "San Diego Street Scene" music festival, 20 yrs. dance
experience, teaching belly dance 8 yrs.
Elanah
Los Angeles, CA
11271 Ventura Blvd. #186
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 388-6455
American Cabaret Style Belly Dancer. Private Instruction
Mahira
Brea, CA
(714) 856-8883
I am a Middle Eastern Belly Dancer available for parties, birthdays and weddings in the
Southern California Area. I specialize in "American Cabaret" style belly dance, but am
also trained in Turkish style and Eqyptian style. I also play sagat, perform American Veil
work, and balance sword and shamadean.
Adry Svraka
25702 Seaver Street
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 782-5529
Gyspy-Fusion Dance Artist, Solo Performer for any occasion and event throughout the
San Francisco Bay Area. Workshops, Video/DVD, Specializing in Tambourine, Skirt-
dance, and Floorwork.
Dilek, the Turkish Delight
San Diego, CA
(619) 459-4894
Authentic Turkish, born and raised, trained Middle Eastern Dance Artist. Dilek performs
throughout Southern California in restaurants, parties, weddings, special occasions
regularly. She also organizes theme parties for your special events.
Contact for pricing, package information.
Nabila
Stockton, CA
(209) 477-2210
Dancer for private parties or restaurant setting. No bachelor parties, please. Modern raqs
sharqi, cane, sword, veil, variety of costuming and music styles. I Also teach, see my
website for details.
Naima Faddin
Desert Eyes
4150 Harbor Street
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 997-1466 (Information)
(925) 252-4842 (Registration)
Great Class for beginners who will learn the basic moves of the Middle Eastern Dance
And Great class for Intermediate, which will teach dance with zills, veil and cane.
Intermediate will also have the opportunity to participate in local events and shows. I have
studied belly dance for 5 ½ years. I have performed for several festivals with Sharifa’s
Habibi’s and have done some shows on my own such as Weddings, Birthdays and even a
Baby shower. I consider myself lucky for I have studied with two of the best dancers in the
Bay Area: SHARIFA who is a teacher and performer of Middle Eastern Dance In a 34 year
middle eastern dance career and Najia Marlyz who has devoted her long teaching career
to translating Arabic movement for the past 25 yrs. to book a show please send an e-mail
with all your information and Naima will contact you as soon as possible. Naima dances
for Private Parties, Birthdays, Festivals, Weddings, Baby and Bridal Showers, Company
Parties, Retirements, Graduations, Ritual and Solstice Celebrations.
Zenaida
San Diego, CA
(858) 717-5951
Professional Middle Eastern Belly Dancer in Southern California, trained in Egyptian,
Lebanese and fusion styles of Belly Dance. Provides only top quality shows and demands
perfection in her art.
Mara
Mara & The Mystiques
Anaheim, CA
(714) 330-8586
I have been dancing for 10 years and I teach in Anaheim and Santa Ana.
Aubre
Lumina Bellydance Company
Los Angeles, CA
(323) 868-7111
Performances (solo or group), Theatre shows, Choreography, Teaching (on-going classes
and workshops), Coaching & private lessons available. Variety of styles available for
shows (Egyptian, Lebanese, Tribal, etc). Call for details.
Daleela Morad
The Eye of the Cobra
Sacramento, CA
(916) 568-7323
Daleela is an "Elly Award" winning dancer who performs authentic old world and modern
Egyptian dance. She also dances folkloric/sword/cane and with zills. She and her dance
prodigy, Zahra, perform together professionally as "The Morad Sisters" throughout
Northern California. She and her troupe, The "Eye of the Cobra", perform for local festivals
and special ocassion events. Daleela trained in Egypt with master teachers and performed
in Cairo for an international audience in 1998.
Lydia
Tanjora Tribal Bellydance
4067 W Shaw Ave #101, Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 906-1494
tanjora@earthlink.net
Soloists, duets, trios, and full troupe presentations for parties, weddings, corporate events,
restaurants, nightclubs, and festivals. Modern fusion styles and retro/vintage styles of
bellydance are provided. Prop dances are available including sword, cane, veil, tray, and
fire dancing.
Sohaila
P.O. Box 46-1062
Escondido, CA 92046
(760) 743-1235
Teaching the Technical aspect of Classical Egyptian Style Dance, as well as folkloric
dances. Also including the use of props. Boutique of treasures, consisting of costumes,
hip scarves, canes, khalleegi dresses, thobees, finger cymbalsbras and belts that are
hand picked from me in Egypt as well as Sohaila dance wear and one of a kind Jean
purses.
Namira
Jouahir Tahoe
Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 318-2142
Solo and group performances, private, semi-private, and group instruction, workshops,
choreographer, shows.
Atea
2870 N. Town Ave., Suite #176, Pomona, CA 91767
Los Angeles, CA
(909) 624-1058
instructor, video/DVD distributor
Monica
Raqs Habibi
PO Box 421537, San Francisco, CA 94142
(415) 289-6670
Traditional solo performances or celebrations! Live music available. Troupe shows
available. Willing to travel!
Pakita
Enchantresses of the Desert
1245 Waterview Ct Riverside Ca USA 92505
(951)235-4553
Professinal Bellydancing, Egyptian, Lebanese, Turkish, Persian, and folk Middle Eastern
dance styles. Themed dance routines can be performed for your party with advance
notice. Serving the Inland Empire, and parts of Orange, and Los Angeles Counties,also
available for Restaurant venues.
Colorado
Anisa
Bedouin Ballet
879 So. Hudson St.
Denver, CO
(303) 442-1111
Solo to group cabaret and folk dances of the Mideast, North Africa and Central Asia for
parties, weddings, festivals and cultural events to live or recorded music to fit any budget.
Dahlia
Spirit of Cairo Dancers
180 Allison Street
Lakewood, CO 80226
(303) 274-8316
Instructor, Performer, Event Organizer, Troupe Director, Choreographer. International
Performer, Specializing in Egyptian Cabaret, for over 20 years, teacher for over 13 years.
Featured Dancer on Atea's Belly Dance Slow Moves and Fast Moves Videos. Additional
locations are in Denver and Westminster, CO
Imzahdi
6469 McNichols Ct.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Performer/Instructor
Tahara
Spirit of Cairo Dancers and Cairo Moon Dancers
Denver and Arvada, CO
(303) 420-7223
Solo or group performances in Egyptian and American cabaret and fusion styles, folkloric,
zils, veil, wings and cane. Parties, Belly Telegrams, Festivals, Concerts, Events. Also
teaching introductory level with body awareness classes.
Coke
El Badree Belly Dance Troupe
707 Bear Creek Dr.
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 229-0542
Instruction for all levels. Director of Desert Rose Belly Dance Troupe and El Badree Belly
Dance Troupe. Auditions welcome
Khadijah
Raqs Al Nour
94 Elati Street
Denver, CO
(720) 271-7489
Artist of Middle-Eastern dance. Intructor/Performer of middle eastern dance and
culture.Khadijah teach yoga/pilates for belly dancers and belly dance combined with world
fusion! Khadijah is available for weddings, shows, Haflas, educational/after school
programs, lectures and much more! Keep checking my her website for exciting new
classess/performances and workshops coming up soon!
Connecticut
Katie
Raks Nada
57 Ladyslipper Lane, Southington, CT 06489
New Haven/Hartford, CT
(860) 426-0506
Weddings, haflis, restaurants, birthday parties, bat mitzvah's, etc. Everything except
bachelor parties!
Delaware
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District of Columbia
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Florida
Suspira
Troupe Ahlaam
1154 Copenhagen Way
Winter Garden, FL 34787
Orlando, FL
(407) 579-9765
Classes from Beginning to Professional. Solo and Group Performances. Home of the
Ahlaam Dancers. Workshops/Seminars. Bellydance Costuming by Siren Song
Dancewear
Bahijah
Farhannah Dancers
2201 NE 15th Terrace
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 262-7618
Solo and troupe performances. Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Children's classes
offered.
ZiZi Zabaneh
Miami, FL
(305) 274-9753
Dancer/Teacher in Miami Florida specializing in Middle Eastern, Flamenco and Latin
dance
Marina Duran-Anderson
Bacabuda Arts
Fort Lauderdale, FL
(954) 673-5728
Middle Eastern dancer/instructor, Middle Eastern Fusion, Theatrical, Multi-cultural &
Japanese interperative dance, implement & fire poi dances & instruction, Acting &
Performance Dance Artist.
Marianella Rodriguez
1598 Sandpiper circle
Weston, FL 33327
(786) 346-6377
Aladdin's lamp
Orlando Bellydance
421 W Fairbanks Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32789
(407) 738-3814
Belly Dance Classes all levels!
Orlando Bellydance
Orlando Dance Theatre
P.O.BOX 421421
Kissimee,FL 34742
Winter Park, FL
(407) 579-9765
Orlando Bellydance is pleased to announce the opening of our brand new studio in Winter
Park, open 7 days a week! Join us for classes in classical Egyptian Bellydance, Yoga,
American Tribal Style, Urban Tribal Style, Polynesian, Exotic Dance, Burlesque, Pre-Natal
Bellydance, Bellydance Aerobics, and special Children's Movement Classes. For a
schedule of our new location, as well as our other locations, please visit our classes page!
Come find your inner diva as you explore the most fun and sensual way to exercise!
Najla
Troupe Echta
19 Tuscany Pointe Ave, Suite 220
Orlando, FL
(407) 616-6751
shop@najlascreativedesigns.com
Bellydance classes from beginner to advanced. Home of Troupe Echta. Najla is also the
host of Sultanate al Raks Sharki Dance Festival. Custom bellydance costumes are also
made to order.
Suehair
Suehair's Caravan
P. O. Box 487
Barberville, FL 32105
DeLand, FL
(386) 747-9899
Master Instructor, Choreography, Costuming and Entertainment.
MeduSirena
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
(954) 673-5728
Specialty bellydance instruction: Implements ranging from fire fans, poi and torches to
underwater dance instruction.Helping dancers hone their particular style- Additional
physical training via Middle eastern and Polynesian dance techniques. Background in
Middle Eastern & Polynesian dance for over 20 years. Former firefighter and continuing
active stunt dance performer. Also known as "Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid"
SELWA
3320 Saratoga Drive
Tavares, FL 32778
Mount Dora, FL
(352) 409-2211
Teaching classes of all levels, Performances for private parties. Belly-grams. Inventory of
hip scarves and finger symbols available. Originally from boston area. Performances at
Averof, Club Cairo, Middle East Rest, Athenian Corner, Karoun Rest U. Mass, Ahmeds,
Bishops of Lawrence. Now teaching in the Central FL area. Greek, Turkish, Lebanese,
Egyptian, and American Cabaret Styles of Dance.
Georgia
Saroya
1925 Variations Drive
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 982-9037
Saroya has performed as a soloist for many years, in restaurants, for private functions, at
festivals, and at numerous seminar and workshop showcases. Here in Atlanta, she can be
seen at several local venues. Her goal in performance, both for herself and in the group
choreographies she creates for her students, is to present something both challenging to
the performer and enjoyable for the audience. Full biography, upcoming event listings, and
further information is available at Saroya’s website.
Fox Gradin
Alchemy Drumming and Dance
118 Main Street SW
Gainesville, GA 30501
(678) 989-0013
Bellydance classes are available through Fox Gradin. Alchemy Drumming and Dance is
available for events and periodically hosts drum and dance circles open to the public.
Schadia
Nazeem Allayl
1394 McLendon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA
(404) 638-6530
We teach six week courses, dance at restaurants and family-style parties, and have two
troupes. We also have a store with all the basic supplies for belly dancing.
~Kira~
931 Monroe Dr Ste 102 PMB 182
Atlanta GA 30308
(404) 664-6222
Belly Dance with Kira - Fun, friendly and accepting Belly Dance classes in the Atlanta
area. The Inner Space, 185 Allen Rd., Atlanta, GA 30328. (404) 252-4440 for directions.
(404) 664-6222 for more info.
Chandani
Daugters of the Nile
Atlanta, GA
(770) 671-6949
Classes, performances
Hawaii
Malia In Hawaii
Belly Dancers In Paradise
45-211 Wena St.
Kaneohe, Hi 96789
Oahu, HI
(808) 234-1006
Classes, Workshops, and Performances for all occasions!
Idaho
Jyotir
The Sisters of Selket
1100 W. Fallview Drive
Coeur d'Alene, ID
(208) 772-6226
Solo & troupe performances, double veil, sword, cane, beginning & intermediate lessons
Yahaira
Idaho Falls, ID
Solo and group performances. Sword, veil, cane,candelabra and Isis Wings. Beginning
and intermedia lessons. Performances for special events, Festivals, Funraisers,
bellygrams. Yahairas classes are full of fun and energy. Introduction to Basic
steps/movements. Empasis in technique and improvisational skills. Good workout with low
impact exercises.
Illinois
Angelina
Dahlena's Dancers
Chicago, IL
(866) 273-2045
Egyptian Style Belly Dance classes in Downtown Chicago
Shahina
PO Box 3271
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 532-4226
Bellygrams, weddings, children's parties, fundraisers and corporate events.
Aliyah Abir
Champaign and Urbana, IL
(815) 277-6551
Aliyah Abir is a performer, instructor and choreograper of Middle Eastern Dance, located
in Central Illinois. Aliyah is available for workshops, weddings, parties, belly grams and
shows. Group and private lessons are also available. Aliyah Abir specializes in Raqs
Sharqi, shamadan, sword and Isis wings. Let her enhance your next event. Aliyah Dance!
The Difference is in the Style.
Christina
Blue Lotus Tribe
1223 Elder Ct.
Wheeling, IL 60090
Chicago and Suburbs
(773) 454-6498
Christina is an artist and teacher of both Tribal and Eyptian style bellydance. She teaches
in Chicago at the Jasmin Jahal School of Dance, Chicago's most comprehensive school
for Middle Eastern dance. Christina also offers classes in Buffalo Grove and in Elgin. She
is available for all kinds of performances as well as workshops as a soloist and with Blue
Lotus Tribe.
Sabah
Chicago, IL
(708)359-8208
Performance and Instruction
Angelina
Chicago, IL
(773) 401-9738
Teaches Class. Belle Plaine Tuesday evenings Begener and intermediate. Dances in the
Clubs and special occasions for more information check out Angelina on Dahlena.com
Sofia Al Adawiyya
1350 E Flamingo Rd. # 18
Las Vegas, NV
(702) 497-0695
Solo authentic Egyptian Belly Dance performer, and Belly grams, available for parties,
corporate events, festivals, Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat
Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties,
Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate
Functions, Country Clubs, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Grand Openings,
Hotels, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Ski
Lodges, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings, private lessons,
workshops, Availble in the southern Nevada/southern California area. Performances
include zills, veil, and can include sword work too... Studied under Suhair Zaki, Nagwa
Foud, Nadia Gamal, Fifi Abdo...
Erika Ochoa
Baladina dance Co.
Chicago
110 N Oakleaf Dr.
Addison, IL 60101
(708) 299-2608
Instruction/Performance, Chicago and suburbs, Egyptian Style belly dance, Fusion,
Folklore, Urban Beledi and Latin dances.
Viktoria
Zephyra
3341 Rosecroft Lane
Napervile, IL
(630) 201-1345
Solo and troupe performances, workshops, belly dance classes, russian roma dance
classes.
Indiana
Helena
Troupe Jamileh Malika
P.O. Box 19725
Indianapolis, IN
(317) 357-8858
Belly dance classes designed for fun and fitness. Body awareness promotes healing.
Bellydancing-Bellygrams. Oriental dance for birthdays, aniversaries, special events,
showers, weddings, and festivals. Troupe Jamileh Malika accepts women of all abilities to
find the goddess within. Bellydancing-Bellygrams. Oriental dance for birthdays,
aniversaries, special events, showers, weddings, and festivals.
Disa I'sad Nahid
316 N. Vine
Muncie, IN
(765) 288-4048
Tribal & Folkloric dancing
Carenza bint Asya
Carenza's Caravan
Muncie, IN
(765) 288-1147
Classes, belly dance supplies, performances, special events, fundraisers, vending,
historical reenactments, solo or troupe available. Classes offered in Tribal Fusion, Child,
Veil and Sword Dancing.
Ambriehl Saroj
Shelbyville, IN
Cairo Technics
Solo or troupe dancers available for special events, bellygrams, cultural events, and
festivals. Vendor for bellydance merchandise. Cabaret, tribal, fusion, and folkloric
styles of dance.
Rukan
Batteurs d'Spirit
7311 Badger Ct.
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 253-9232
Specializing in Egyptian, Arabic, Tribal Fusion, Cane, Veil
Jamila Ali
Hips from Hell
5702 Shimer Ave.
Indianapolis, IN
(773) 259-2493
Performance, classes and workshops. Can dance to traditional belly dance music as well
as blues, metal and classic rock - customers choice! Prices are reasonable and
negotiable for all services offered. This is an update to my previous Wisconsin listing.
Iowa
Malaika
2623 40th Place, Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 779-4623
Performances for benefits, weddings, birthdays, restaurants, and festivals. I do not
perform for bachelor parties.
Kansas
Eve Rabie
Andover, KS
(316) 733-7584
Eve performs bellygrams or full dance sets for everything from birthday or anniversary
parties, corporate or charity events, ethnic events, festivals & parades, weddings and the
list goes on. Eve also teaches beginner lessons at her home or yours. Eve is an
experienced performer of Oriental dance, specializing in Westernized Cabaret, Turkish,
Gypsy & Egyptian dance styles. Eve is skilled at dancing with props such as sword, veil,
zills and cane.
Kentucky
Ruric-Amari
P.O. Box 6516
Louisville, KY 40206
American Belly Dance emphasizes traditional Oriental dance technique and un-traditional
sword, veil and candle dancing to create a dance style that is mesmerizing, lyrical, and
indigenous to America! Ruric-Amari (and her troupe, Samovar) perform to live bands and
recorded music at restaurants, celebrations, festivals, and benefit events in Louisville
Kentucky and Indiana.
Rya
Louisville, Kentucky
(812) 590-3770
Rya is a professional dancer in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Rya began dancing in
2002 and hasn't stopped since. With a background in theatre, she takes an artistic and
innovative approach to every performance. She also has a background in music and feels
that musicality is the most important aspect of dancing. She is Louisville's only Tribal
Fusion bellydancer. In addition to tribal fusion, she also performs Egyptian and gothic.
Louisiana
Gretchen
Sisters of Salome
New Orleans, LA
Resturants, Rock Concerts, Parties, Weddings, Baby Showers... you name it and the
Sisters can accomidate your needs! Gretchen is a member of the New Orleans dance
troupe the Sisters of Salome! Known for her traditional and modern fusion styles, vibrant
stage presence she is a stron and dramatic performer! Next time you are in New Orleans
just look for the Sisters of Salome at the local Hookah place, resturant and music venue.
Noura
Jawahir al Noura / Sisters of Salome'
9055 Keaty Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 939-5969
Professional performances, quality classes. Specializing in Modern & Classic Egyptian
and Lebanese Cabaret styles, finger cymbals, swords, canes. Check out our full array of
classes at www.bayoushimmy.com/Class_Info.
Faaria
Daughters of Scheherazade
P.O. Box 7965
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 442-8254
Available for performances at birthday parties, wedding and baby showers, festivals,
pageants, corporate events, special events, etc. No bachelor parties. The Daughters of
Scheherazade is a traditional Middle Eastern dance troupe located in Central Louisiana.
Our dance style is mainly Egyptian mixed with Turkish, Arabic, folkloric, and other dance
styles. Troupe and solor dances incorporate a variety of dance props and accessories
such as scarves, canes, zills, swords, and Isis wings.
Maine
Ruani (Ru) Freeman
Waterville, ME
Maryland
El Naar Haninah
Bassama!
Gaithersburg, MD
(301) 977-3040
Weekly group classes, private instruction/coaching, speciality workshops on costuming
and make-up, dancing with various props, technique, etc. Located in a northern suburb of
Washington, DC, the nation's capitol.
MiaNaja al Sephira
Troupe MiaNaja
11206 Peartree Way
Columbia, MD
(410) 964-1546
Peforms Egyptian cabaret, Turkish Rom & other folkloric styles for parties, events,
festivals,and cultural programs for schools. Teaches all levels in zills, balancing,raks
assaya (cane) veil, candles, choreographies and performance dynamics. Group and
private lessons. Event coordinator and Director of Troupe MiaNaja. 30 years of
professional dance experience. MD certified teacher, Diversity trainer and licensed
attorney.
ALIYA
KISMET DANCERS
12721 War Admiral Way
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 977-3691
Solo and troupe dances for restaurants and parties in Maryland and the Washington DC
area. A solo performance by Aliya is about 20 minutes, about $150., includes finger
cymbals, circular veil, short lecture and mini-dance lesson optional.
Shadiyah
Washington DC, MD & VA
(301) 633-9446
Professional Middle Eastern performer in the Metro Washington DC, MD & VA areas.
Shadiyah performs weekly at several area restaurants. She is available to perform for
private functions including weddings, parties, corporate events, cultural events & festivals.
She specializes in a fusion of Egyptian cabaret, Turkish, Lebanese, Persian and
Bollywood. Wings of Isis, sword, cane, shemadan and tray are specialties available upon
request. Please feel free contact me to discuss how I can customize my performace to
make your event even more memorable! Blessings, Shadiyah
Shems
Baltimore, MD
(202) 320-8749
Shems offers instruction in Egyptian Oriental, Vintage Oriental, and related folkloric forms.
She can help take you through learning belly dance technique all the way to feeling the
music, dancing with emotional and cultural understanding and personal authenticity.
Shems has trained in Oriental Dance and related it's related forms since 1996. She has
experience as a professional performer, group and workshop instructor and troupe
choreographer. She has taught students at a range of levels from beginning to
professional. It is her desire to see her students progress to their personal best.
Cyra Khurren
American Belly Dance
3817 Cassell Blvd
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(301) 602-9719
Belly dance performer and instructor /lessons avaliable for beginners and advanced.
Lessons are $62.00 for 9 weeks. Performance opportunities avaliable for those interested.
Massachusets
Meiver
Boston, MA
The Goddess Dancing
PO Box 1093
Arlington, MA 02474
Boston
(781) 641-1396
Ritual performances, blessings for weddings, birthdays and parties. Belly Blessings of all
kinds.
Zbiede
Zbeide's Harem
3 Hillside Road
Tewksbury, MA
(978) 851-7882
Zbeide is available for Gala's, speical events, workshops, gypsy cards readings and her
speical Mae West act. Aebiede has instruction videos available for those who are
interested in middle-eastern line dances.
Phoenix Avathar
Primal Redemption
Worcester, MA
(508) 752-0465
Beginner belly dance classes as well as tribal style bellydance classes. I also teach
privates in cabaret, tribal fusion, and gothic bellydance styles.
Khadija (Katrina Valenzuela)
Kharamana
275 Mill Way, Box 999
Barnstable, MA 02673
Cape Cod, MA
(508) 362-7474
Egyptian dance performance and instruction; classes, coaching, troupe. Educational
programs, spoken and written Arabic.Yearly tours to Egypt.
Lucinda
11 Spruce Street Leominster, MA
(978) 502-6009
lucinda_bellydance@hotmail.com
Traditional Turkish Cabaret shows 15, 30, 45 mintues long with group lesson or special
guest lesson during the show. Sorry no "bellygrams" or bachelor parties.
Michigan
Bashera
Badrah Dancers
Grand Rapids, MI
(616) 334-7414
Private and group dance lessons in carbaret, tribal and folkloric dance. Entertaining for
parties and weddings available. I have studied for 15 years and offer classes for dancers
as well as for dance as exercise. Inclusion into the troupe is by audition.
Yasmina Amal
Habibi dancers
134 Grand Manor Dr
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 627-2787
Instruction,seminar sponsor,performance,choreography. Nonprofit company since 1983.
Laura Armenta
The At-Neemrah Dancers
951 Wealthy St.
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-9642
The At-Neemrah Dancers regularly perform at MEZZE Café & Cabaret in downtown Grand
Rapids. The troupe can be booked for private parties, concerts, weddings, corporate
events, birthday celebrations, etc. (However, no bachelor's parties please). Laura
Armenta, artistic director and choreographer, blends techniques from various middle
Eastern styles. She also adapts moves from other dance styles such as Indian, Afro -
Cuban, Spanish, and Modern Urban styles. Many of their moves are originals, created
from years of experience and a love for the art of dance.
Roxann
369 St. Clair
Grosse Pointe, MI. 48230
(313) 580-5292
Detroit Facilitator for PURE. Eygtian dancer with turkish influence, communal and spirtual
dance, zills, balancing candles, sword, performer in nightclubs, private and public events,
hold workshops as well as teach.
Minnesota
Mirah Ammal
Ammala Middle Eastern Dance and Music
Minneapolis, MN
(612) 703-7002
Mirah Ammal is a solo performer, teacher, choreographer and director with Ammala Dance
and Music. Mirah performs throughout the Midwest and around the country for weddings,
private parties, women’s parties, festivals, special events, club appearances, video shoots,
educational or cultural presentations and other events. She also teaches workshops and
private lessons in addition to weekly classes. Mirah is known for her delicate yet
passionate performance style, and for a teaching philosophy that emphasizes a
physically, mentally and artistically healthy approach to dance.
Leila Nezha
Sahabti Dancers
11513 Sumter Avenue North
Champlin, MN 55316
Minneapolis, MN
(763) 422-9083
Beginning and Intermediate Level Dance Classes. See website for schedule. Performance
troupe available for community events!
Aliyah Ammal
Ammala Middle Eastern Dance and Music
Minneapolis, MN
(612) 701-3733
Aliyah Ammal is a solo performer, teacher, and choreographer as well as a founding
member of Ammala Dance and Music. Aliyah is available in the Midwest and Nationally
for: Classes and workshops, Private Parties, Weddings, Corporate Events, Educational
Demonstrations, Cultural Events, Restaurant and Club Appearances, Community Events
and Festivals, Conferences. Please visit the web site for more information about Aliyah
Ammal and let her enhance your next event!
Amara
Ammala Middle Eastern Dance and Music
Minneapolis, MN
(763) 229-7801
Amara is a solo performer and teacher in the Twin Cities, MN. She is available for special
events, private lessons, workshops, weddings, parties, cultural events, and more! Amara
is a member of Ammala Middle Eastern Dance and Music. She also teaches weekly belly
dance classes.
Aisha
PO BOX 553, Dassel, MN
Check out our website for local classes, privates and workshops!
Aliyah Sahar
P. O. Box 20349
Minneapolis, MN
(612) 701-3733
Aliyah Sahar is a solo performer, instructor, workshop producer, choreographer and Co-
director for the "Sisters of the Sahara". Aliyah performs locally and nationally for parties,
weddings, corporate events, women's parties, cultural festivals, special events, restaurant
and club shows, model/commercial shoots, and educational and cultural events. Aliyah
teaches workshops and private lessons in addition to weekly classes. Aliyah Sahar is
known for her fun, energetic and passionate performance style. Her teaching style
emphasizes fun, fitness and safe dance practices above all. Aliyah Sahar Belly Dance
Productions offer: Solo performance or multiple dancers for your event. A variety of
costumes, from flashy to folkloric to gypsy fusion. A variety of dance styles - Egyptian,
Turkish, Lebanese and Modern Gypsy Fusion styled belly dance. Information on belly
dance music, cultural traditions, Middle Eastern cuisine, decorations, and other resources
to enhance your event.
Mississippi
Shahla Kali
Ala Nar Troupe & Badriyah Troupe
15373 Saint Charles St. Apt. L-3
Gulfport & Biloxi and surrounding gulfcoast areas, MI
(228) 831-5542
I have studied middle Eastern dance for about 6 years now and teaching about 2 . I am a
Cabaret bellydancer .However I try to add other styles making it a fusion dance. I perform
at weddings , parties , and other special events .I direct a troupe called Ala Nar and dance
with another called Badriyah. My talents also include choreographing drum solos and
other music pieces.I also give self motivation self healing warmups.Have fun bellydancing ,
It is a great workout and so good for the soul. Be goddesses & gods...........Mahalo
Missouri
Yasmine
Troupe Sarrab
1950 S. Glenstone, Suite J
Springfield, Missouri 65804
(417) 882-0960
(417) 818-6240
Classes, Performances, Festivals and Special Events. Not for profit through the state of
Missouri.
http://bellydancesarrab.com
http://troupesarrab.cjb.net
Sarrab Middle Eastern Dance Troupe
1059 E. Greenwood
Springfield, MO
Nonprofit corporation promoting the study of Middle Eastern culture in Springfield and the
surrounding area through community events, dance lessons and education programs.
Jemina Shikany
Dream Dancers
P.O. Box 4581
Springfield, MO, 65808-4581
Montana
Kelli Neumayer
2400 Old Fort Rd.
Missoula MT.59804
(406) 531-2482
professional performer,individual and group instruction,workshops,choreographer,East
Indian dance-Belly dance-American tribal style. I specialisze in unique and creative arm
and hand movements, Developed from east indian dance and my own work as a result of
many hours with instructors and teaching water classes and movement in water.
Shekahena
Scheherazade Squad
Helena, MT
(406) 449-8038
We offer a wide range of services tailor made to your event! Props include sword, zills,
cane, veil,& Turkish spoons. A customer favorite is our Women's Retreat; You & your
friends are treated like Sultanas with entertainment, henna tattoos, facials, middle eastern
hors d'oeuvres and more! We also give folkloric demonstrations at youth events. Classes
are also available. Check out our website for more details! The Scheherazade Squad is
sponsoring the Montana State Belly Dance Festival! Check out our website for more
details!
