Nebraska
WhorlWinds Bellydancing Troupe
2765 Arlington Ave.
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 435-3910
Bellydancing, Troupe performances, bellygrams
Ashiya
PO Box 6463
Lincoln, NE
(402) 540-1221
Performer at The Parthenon, a Greek Restaurant. Classes - Beginning through
professional level, Cabaret style and Greek ethnic style dancing. Specializing in veil,
double veil, cape, sword, double sword, zills, candle.
Naajidah
Athenian Dancers
P.O. Box 67097
Lincoln, NE 68506-7097
(402) 770-6823
Performer at The Parthenon, a Greek Restaurant. Classes in Cabaret style and Greek
ethnic style dancing. Specializing in veil, double veil, cape, sword, double sword, zills,
candle, cane and tray. Also teach/perform Polynesian (Hawaiian (Hula), Tahitian (Otea &
Aparima), Maori and Samoan dancing), member of Trade Wind Dance troupe.
Della Gushen
Lotus Dancers / Harthorian Dance Co.
P.O. Box 314
Omaha, NE
(402) 658-4978
workshopdance@aol.com
Performances and classes. Classes - Beginning through professional level, Cabaret style
and Tribal fusion style dancing. Props: zills, veil, sword, basket, cane, sword, candle.
Nevada
Kami Liddle
Reno, NV
(775) 544-5084
Tribal solo performer, available for parties, festivals, private lessions, workshops and
special events. Availble in the Northern Nevada/Northern California area. Performances
can include zills, sword, veil, and fire too!
Jasmine Gamal
Al As Har Egyptian Belly Dancers
900 Karen Ave. Ste.A-116
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 369-2160
Performances for weddings, conventions, festivals, birthdays, community etc. Also teach
many different forms of dance. Staff of 12 teachers.
Neferteri
The Desert Moon Dancers
4801 E Sahara Ave
Las Vegas, NV
(702) 207-2320
Professional Belly dancers,Snake charmers. Available for conventions, corporate
events,bellygrams.
Contemporary dance and Indian classical dance
Sruti
Las Vegas
2130 Polynesia Circle
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 579-4881
SHASKA
Mayberry,Reno,Nv,USA,89509
Reno, NV
( 775 ) 337-1075
Solo performer and Instructor Special events,Classes, Parties,Weddings,Bellygrams.
Tradiccional,Cabaret and Fusion belly dance Style. Floor work. Props are include in
shows: Isis Wings, Cane, Veils,Finger cimbals or Zils.
Namira
Lake Tahoe, NV
(530) 318-2142
Solo performances, instruction, choreographer
New Hampshire
Zahira Zuhra
PO Box 3088, Nashua, NH 03061
(603) 880-7522
American Bellydance Cabaret; Restaurant Performances, Belly Grams, Promotional
Appearances, Private & Corporate Functions.
New Jersey
AVIVA!
Amar e'Noor
Gloucester County, NJ
(856) 224-0349
Helewa
Belleville, NJ
(973) 941-6348
Available for performances in the North and Central Jersey area. Preferably nights or
weekends. Performances include, but not limited to, resturants, parties, clubs, events,
etc.
Soraya, International Egyptian Belly Dancer
Soraya's Raks El Helwa and Soraya's Troupe Taj Mahal
P.O. Box 3284
Margate, NJ 08402
(609) 823-2029
Soraya International Entertainment Enterprises. A subsiary of: Soraya's Mid-East Dance
and Music Productions. Full-Scale, Internationally Acclaimed, professional Middle
Eastern Arts Entertainment agency. We provide top belly dance, singing and musical
talent for select upscale cultural events, Egyptian concerts, Casinos, Arabic shows,
ethnic weddings, black tie hotel banquets and more. Basen in three locations: Gladwyne,
(Philadelphia) PA, Margate, (Atlantic City) NJ & Hopewell, (Princeton), NJ. Videos and
DVD's available.
Gia al Qamar
Northern New Jersey and New York Metro Area
New Jersey
(973) 365-2063
Ebullient dancer specializing in American/Egyptian Cabaret...known for getting an
audience to their feet! Restaurants, parties, events, shows & more! Group & Private
Classes taught locally.
Sasha
132 West Commodre Blvd.
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 928-1350
Performer and dance instructor. Bellydance and hawaiian hula dance. Birthdays,
weddings, retirement, graduation etc. Let Sasha liven up your next special event with the
art of the dance.
New Mexico
Betzi
Silver Dunes Dance Troupe
Alamogordo, NM
Michelle al Farfesha
Farfesha Belly Dance
PO Box 91793
Albuquerque, NM 87199
(505) 857-0266
Beginning to Advanced, Egyptian Raks Sharki to American Tribal Style classes run
throughout the week. We also offer flamenco and hula lessons! You won't find a more
supportive, girlfriend-friendly environment for belly dance in Albuquerque! We have all ages,
sizes, and abilities in our classes. Come experience the "Joyous Laughter."
Leyla Najma
9608 Palomita Ct. NM
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 459-8015
Leyla teaches private classes for students intermediate to the professional. Leyla
developed her own style simply called "Belly dancing Leyla Style". Leyla welcomes any
interest in workshops and shows. Leyla has a new instructional DVD out called "Hip
Phylosophy" and also a new dance cd called "Leylas body of work".
Celine
Albuquerque, NM
Teacher Directory of New Mexico Belly Dance teachers. Soloist and group performance in
American Bellydance, folkloric, raks gothique and tribal styles.
Rozana
Zahara al Jinan
4715 Golden Barrel NW
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 350-1011
Rozana teaches on Albuquerque Westside. Her class levels include beginning thru
advanced. Her troup Zahara Al Jinan delves into different aspects of dance and the martial
arts to achieve an interesting and exciting choreography. Rozana also teaches seminar
classes in and out of Albuquerque.
Deborah Newberg
P.O.Box 33184, Santa Fe, NM 87594
(505) 699-2887
Performer, teacher, choreographer. Dance Studio rentals also available.
New York
Aasal
New York City, NY
(212) 989-9399
Bellydance Performer/Instructor
Nadia & Kerri
New York City, NY
Middle Eastern Dance Performance / Instruction. Nadia & Kerri currently perform in
festivals, private parties, restaurants and night clubs around New York City. Their dance
integrates the traditional with a contemporary artistic approach. Nadia's distinctive high
energy dance is complimented by Kerri's fluid movement.
LAYLA TAJ
Queens, NY
(917) 204 3536
Five star belly dancing performances for private parties, or upscale events .Private lessons
available with Layla Taj in her Queens/ New York dance studio. Layla is an international
star who specializes in Egyptian style dance. She has performed in Egypt at five star
hotels. Gorgeous and a consumate performer , she has been branded as "The classiest
dancer"
Kristina Melike
New York, NY
Oriental Bellydance & Turkish Romany Dance
Faaria
347 Frankhsuser Road
Amherst, NY
(716) 632-6423
Solo belly dancer for private or corporate events. Specialities- veil and sword. Teacher
beginner classes at Ballet Arts Center for Dance, buffalo, NY.
Daniela
Queens, NY
(347) 782-3616
American cabaret style bellydancer. Have Daniela perform at your next event! No bachelor
parties please. Daniela also teaches group and private lessons.
Isis Amar
Brooklyn, NY
(646) 552-2600
isisamar@aol.com
Isis Amar is a Professional Belly Dancer based in the NY Metro Area. In addition to
Egyptian Style, Isis Amar is also trained in Turkish, Greek - Armenian and Gypsy Fusion
Belly dance. Currently she continues her journey exploring the mystic art of Belly dance
performing in various venues and private parties thoughtout her area. You can contact Isis
Amar via email IsisAmar@aol.com; Visit website: www.IsisAmar.com
Indhalia Raks
New York, NY
Bellydance with Indhalia Raks! Professional Middle Eastern Performer/Instructor. Teaches
Egyptian, Turkish and Lebanese styles.
Sigal
Cleopatea's
P.O. Box 750354
Forest-Hills, NY 11375
(917) 294-0948
Sigal's performances are suitable for every age group and culture - shows that the whole
family can enjoy. Sigal's performances include veil dance, sword balancing act, finger
cymbals playing, and audience participation. A belly dance performance lasts about 30
minutes, but it will last forever in the memory of your guests. Sigal performs for all
occasions: weddings, bar-bat mitzvah, engagements, anniversaries, birthdays, family, &
corporate parties. Upon request, Sigal can provide her own live accompaniment (Greek
band, bouzouki player, Middle Eastern band, Arabic drummer, and/or singers) or dance
with your band, DJ, or recorded music. Sigal can provide a group of belly dancers and/or
belly dance lessons for your guests. Reasonable rate performances throughout the NY tri-
state area.
North Carolina
North Carolina Belly Dance
North Carolina
ncbellydance.org is your gateway to Middle Eastern dance and music in North Carolina
and the Southeast! Performance and class calendars, performer bios, photo gallery, swap
page and more.
Mahsati Janan
Asheville, NC
(828) 318-7572
Mahsati Janan is a teacher, performer, and workshop instructor in Asheville, NC. She
began her performance journey in belly dance in 1996 and has studied and performed
throughout the southeastern US. Co-director of the successful Troupe Amani Dance
Ensemble and Bal Fahjar Dance Ensemble for over 7 years, she was also a principal
dancer in the El Oadhi Dancers and Drummers, Bal Yifte and Bal Tzigane while she lived
in Florida. Now having relocated to Asheville, she is available to teach workshops as well
as private or groups classes in Classical Egyptian, Middle Eastern Folkloric, Turkish,
Lebanese and techniques that are common to all styles. Her anthropology background
and research emphases are also strongly represented in her classes as you learn the
history and traditions of this dance. For more information, please call or email. More
information about Mahsati Janan is available on her website.
North Dakota
Talea Jajel
Shimmy Sisters
Fargo, ND
(701) 271-8875
We provide weekly classes, private lessons, shows, and workshops. We will soon have a
site for ShimmySisters.net and ShimmySisters.org
Ohio
Kate White
Gypsy Soul
Kent, OH
(440) 570-5484
Gypsy Soul members specialize in cabaret and tribal fusion styles of dance. We preform
at festivals, parties and weddings. We dance with finger cymbals, fire, cane, swords, Thai
nails, and veil.
CONCHI
ALHAMBRA DANCE TROUPE
Cincinnati, OH
(513) 631-2044
Dancer, performer and teacher. Director of Alhambra Dance Troupe. Performing at night
clubs, festivals, private parties, semimars in Cincinnati and Columbus areas.
Habeeba
Habeeba's Dance of the Arts
1666 W. 1st Avenue
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 486-3991
Beginner through advanced belly dance instruction, focusing on traditional American-style
Raqs Sharki - Egyptian and Turkish influence. Soloists and troupe performances.
Habeeba's is the oldest belly dance studio in the Midwest, established by Habeeba in
1972. Habeeba was one of the first professional belly dance performers crossing the
country, making a living on the road in the 1960s in the US and around the globe.
Raks Jahanni -Tribal Bellydance
Columbus, OH
(614) 307-5532
Tribal bellydance group performances - parties, festivals, weddings, baby showers, bridal
showers, corporate events, mini classes, charity events, educational demos, and other
special events. (No bachelor parties) Balancing, sword, cane,finger cymbals, live
drumming, baskets, and much more. Dancing to live or recorded music. Please contact
us for pricing & package information. Tribal fusion bellydance blends the dances of the
middle east, north africa, andalusia, and india into a truly unique dance form.
Lena
30 S. Pershing #5
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 864-1968
Performances include veil, zill, sword and snake dancing.
Deniz
2035 Heritage point Dr., Dayton, OH
(937) 602-3788
perfomer,teacher,workshops
Leyla Billman
Columbus, OH
(614) 619-1259
Egyptian Cabaret and Tribal Fusion performances and demonstrations.
Amira Star
Mesmerize Bellydance
501 Wood Street, Delta, OH 43515
(419) 345-1189
Private parties, events, workshops, and shows. I also do birthday parties and private
lessons.
Egyptian Cabaret style dancing
Jewels
Dancing Jewels
1775 3rd Street
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221
(330) 701-7986
Akron, OH
Solo or group performances available. Gypsy Tribal or Full Cabaret. Childrens birthday
parties available. Includes hip scarfs, leasson and make up with the girls! Children &
Adults classes in NE Ohio. Will travel for shows & leasons.
Oklahoma
Desert Fire
Oklahoma City, OK
P.O. Box 7083
Edmond, OK 73083-7083
(405) 844-0304
Offers Bellygrams, performances, shows, lecure/demonstrations.
Desert Fire (Winners of Zahareet Troupe of the Year Award 2000); Professional
entertaiment troupe of AALIM Dance Academy, Inc. - Artisic Director, Soraya Al Musri
(Winner of Zaghareet's Life time Achievement Award, 2000)
Oregon
Salome
Willamette Valley, OR
PO Box 186
Monroe, OR
(541) 424-3001
Dance Performance and Workshops. Salome, an international performer from Oregon,
U.S.A., has earned headlining status and repeat invitations in the Far East. The Hindustan
Times newspaper of India called her "Salome of Arabia, riveting…". In a compilation of
movements from Egypt, Lebanon, and other countries of the Middle East, Salome
showcases the fluid undulations and crisp accents that Oriental dance is known for. In
addition to performance, Salome is an instructor of Oriental Dance. She has taught private
classes and has been engaged by several Oregon State institutions.
Karla
8050 NW Roy Road
Cornelius, OR 97113
Deniz
2035 Heritage Point Dr.
Dayton, OR
(937) 602-3788
Performer of Oriental Bellydance,Turkish, Egyptian,live shows,workshops,weddings,
cultural events. NO bachelor Parties.
Aaminah
Newberg, OR
(503) 869-6198
Performer and Instructor of Middle Eastern Dance. Specializing in Egyptian and Persian
dance styles. Available for performance at events such as: Birthday parties, wedding
celebrations, anniversaries, cultural events, fund raisers, belly grams, restaurant shows,
community festivals, and theme parties. Private and group lessons also available.
Angelina
Mah Hiri Mah Dancers
PO Box 117 Westlake, OR 97493
Florence, OR
(541) 997-6839
Quality entertainment for your special occasion. Sword balancing & Cabaret style dance.
Intermediate & Beginning classes at Lane Community College in Florence, Mon. & Tues
7-8pm
Pennsylvania
Soraya, International Egyptian Belly Dancer
Soraya's Raks El Helwa and Soraya's Troupe Taj Mahal
Gladwyne, PA 19035
(609) 823-2029
Soraya International Entertainment Enterprises. A subsiary of: Soraya's Mid-East Dance
and Music Productions. Full-Scale, Internationally Acclaimed, professional Middle
Eastern Arts Entertainment agency. We provide top belly dance, singing and musical
talent for select upscale cultural events, Egyptian concerts, Casinos, Arabic shows,
ethnic weddings, black tie hotel banquets and more. Basen in three locations: Gladwyne,
(Philadelphia) PA, Margate, (Atlantic City) NJ & Hopewell, (Princeton), NJ. Videos and
DVD's available.
A TOUCH OF CLASS
4 Brassie Circle
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 780-5365
Beginning and Intermediate/Advanced Cabaret style belly dance lessons provided through
Muhlenberg and Cumru Township Recreational Facilities. Instructor has 30+ years of
various dance experience including Ballet, Tap, and Jazz and Belly Dance.
Shelby Pizzarro
Egyptian Moon Dance Company
Harrisburg, PA
(717) 737-1819
Classes, Lectures, and Workshops in Egyptian Raqs Sharqi. Performances provided for
schools, universities, festivals, and cultural organizations. Please contact us for our press
kit. Performance opportunities with Troupe Raqesi al-Qamar al-Masrion.
Rhode Island
Lola
Boston/Providence, RI
21 East St. #2D
Mansfield, MA 02048
(617) 733-4141
Top performer available with live Lebanese drummers!
Ankhara
Providence, RI
(401) 461-1034
(401) 440-0351
Ankhara is available to perform at private and corporate events, parties and fundraisers.
Bellygrams to full performance. Fun 1-hour beginner bellydance class and performance for
women of all ages - schedule one for your next bridal shower or girl's night out! Multiple
dancers can be arranged for your event. Call for details.
Aradia
Zingari-East Fusion Dance
Providence, RI
Solo or Troupe Performances. NightClub and private event performances include Middle
Eastern/Fusion Dance, Specialized choreography, light/glow shows and more! Dance
classes throughout the year, as well as private lessons. Please check the website for the
most up to date information on Zingari-East. The Zingari-East Performers do not perform
for all male events/bachelor parties.
South Carolina
Jessamyn
Palmetto Oasis Middle Eastern Dance Troupe
Charleston, SC
(843) 270-7973
Performances, Instruction & Events!
South Dakota
No Current Listings In This State.
Tennesee
Elina Sahar
4116 Rockdale Avenue
Nashville, TN
(615) 812-2224
Professional, authentic performances and belly grams including sword balancing and
double veil work if requested. Over five years performance experience!
Jasmine
Dance with Jasmine
Memphis, TN
(901) 604-6455
Jasmine is available for events, parties, and workshops. You may book Jasmine as an
instructor or performer of Middle Eastern or Hula dance.
Layla and Alliah
Habibi
1907 Wiltshire Drive
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 516- 9157
My partner and I teach a fusion of Raks Sharqi. I also teach viel and sword balancing,
whlie my partner teaches Egyptain Pop along with other various types of Belly Dance.
We teach at a family owned dance studio called Leslie's Studio of Dance. We have a very
friendly group of dance teachers, and all of our students are treated like they are apart of
our big family!
Alexia
1563 Crestwood Drive
Louisville, TN 37777
Knoxville, TN
(865) 977-6761
alexia@alexia-dance.com
Solo Performer and has a Professional Entertaiment Troupe. Produces and directs two
shows a year in Knoxville, Tennessee. Alexia also teaches all levels and teaches
privates. Also available for workshops.
http://www.alexia-dance.com
Texas
Marisela Ali
Houston, TX
Student, Teacher and Performer. Email for availability of classes or event performances.
Jessenia
Galveston & Houston, TX
(713) 502-2540
Available for parties, weddings, company openings, corporate events, bridal/baby showers.
Jasmine Valentine
14520 Memorial drive ste m127
Houston, TX 77084
(713) 259 2649
I perform Authentic Middle East Dance performances for private parties, corporate,
concerts, nightclubs and restaurants as well as all special occasions. I will perform
"singing dancing telegrams". I teach groups and individual private dance lessons and
fitness instruction. I have been performing belly dance for 20 years now. It is a beautiful
and exciting art form and is my lifes' passion. I am also a fitness instructor providing
personal training services on an indiviual basis in home or youur favorite fitness center.
Please watch my site as I am building it gradually at this time.
BOBBYE DEE
KIZZ-LA' DANCE ENSEMBLE AND SASS (sisters association of sensuous shimmies)
7208 Pine Bluffs Trail
Austin, TX 78729
(512) 331-6545
Bellydance Classes, Dancers for special occasions (Bellydance solo or troup
performance). Sponsor Annual La Danse Orientale Extravaganza Weekend
November 10, 11, 12, 2006 Austin Scottish Rite Theater presenting Horacio and Beata
from Germany Three Days of Oriental Dance Classes Two Evening Performances
Boutiques with beautiful middle eastern goodies
Zahira SuJong
El Paso, TX
(256) 682-6499
Perform at group, organizational or public events in the El Paso, TX area. Very Select
about performing at private functions. Teach at New Horizons Dance Academy. Private
and semi-private classes available at New Horizons Dance Academy for beginners through
intermidiate and advance levels.
Yeli
Tribal Evolution
PO Box 262
Hurst,Texas, 76053
(817) 789-5563
Dallas/ Fort Worth, TX
Solo Egyptian Cabaret Classes, Workshops and Performances. Yeli is available for
regional and national travel for workshops. Yeli specializes in beautiful cabaret
combinations, veilwork and zill patterns. Local classes are availalbe in Arlington, Texas
with Yeli. Tribal Evolution is a Dallas/ Fort Worth based ATS troupe. Tribal Evolution is
avialble for travel through out the US for workshops and performances. Classes are
availalbe in Hurst, Texas with Brandy.
Sahira
Bella Donna
1202 Summer Street
Houston, TX
Egyptian and Tribal Style dance performances and classes
Nabeelah
Jewels of the Valley
P. O. Box 533262
Harlingen, Texas 78553
(956) 793-7774
Beginner classes, Intermediate classes, Choreography classes. We are dedicated and
enthusiastic belly dancers in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. We conduct classes as well
as perform as a troupe and solos. Women, children, and gentlemen are welcome to learn,
perform, and make new friends!
Mia
7300 W. Greens Rd.
Houston, TX 77064
(713) 584-5558
Professional and entertaining solo artist. Performing in many different kinds of shows,
tailored to a wide array of audience.
Lacey
Ahava Middle Eastern Dance Troupe
2410 Encino Court
Edinburg,TX 78539
(956) 386-1129
Services Provided Weekly group classes, private lessons, performances for all occasions:
weddings, birthdays, quinceaneras, parties, educational presentations
Zelica
133 Trailwood Drive
Joshua, TX 76058
Fort Worth, TX
(817) 526-4677
Solo and soon to be partner performances for weddings, restaurants, parties.
Utah
Viktoriya
Provo/Orem, UT
(801) 687-2450
Viktoriya offers private and small-group lessons from beginning to advanced, including
show-level training. Viktoriya offers workshops in a number of subjects, ranging from the
styles of dance in the Middle East, to the character and culture of the Arabic people. She
teaches not only how to dance, but how to perform. Dances taught: Egyptian: Beginning
and Advanced, Drum solo, Khaleegi, Saidi, Pop and Freestyle Belly Dance, Gypsy Stage
Presence, and Choreography. Viktoriya is currently seeking out dancers who have
training in ballet, who would be interested in learning show-level Belly Dancing for
upcoming shows and performances. Viktoriya is a professional dancer who studied and
performed in the Middle East for 7 years.
Sulisha
Arabian Eyes Dance Company
PO BOX 1931
Layton, UT 84040
Salt Lake City
(801) 485-3668
Sulisha Creations belly dance boutique; currently putting store online. Products we sell
are Indian imported clothing, club clothes, statues, jewelry, and belly dance costumes and
assessories. I am the director of Arabian Eyes Dance Company, and teach classes from
beginning to advanced with 25-years dance experience.
Adina
Desert Journey Dance Company
2240 West 3800 South #J-307
West Valley City, Utah 84119
Salt Lake City
(801) 972-8652
Bellydance events and instruction.
Zephyra
1253 E. Forest Ridge Rd.
Salt Lake City, UT
(801) 860-2091
Egyptian cabaret-style bellydance performances for cultural events, bellygrams, festivals,
corporate events, special engagements, etc... Fee/contract negotiable
Shahravar
Shah Sitara
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Laramie, Wyoming
Fort Collins, Colorado
(801) 699-6809
Instructor, Performer, Choreographer and Designer. Classical Raks Oriantal since 1993.
Raks al Sayef(Sword)is my specialty! Along with Veils, Zills, Assaya(Cane) and Khallegy.
Look for regular workshops in Wyoming and Colorado. Additional Comments Shah Sitara
Is a fun Salt Lake City, Utah based Belly Dance Colloberative.
Rom Deussen
331 Vermillion Avenue
St. George, UT 84790
(435) 688-0913
I am a Middle Eastern/Roma/Turkish dancer, and own my own studio. I both teach and
perform, and specialize in teaching at group functions and rehabilitation groups (such as
nursing home activities, etc.).
Vermont
Fariba
El Karishma
PO.BOX 23
West Burke, VT
(802) 467-1122
Available for Weddings and Birthdays
Virginia
Coco
200 S. High St.
Franklin, Virginia 23851
(757) 675-9465
Baby Showers, Mixed population house parties, Dinner Clubs, Fund Raisers (1mo. notice)
Chandani
Sisters of Chandani
2250 Red Tide Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 313-8000
Performances, classes, workshops
BatSheva
Sahara Breeze
3927 Biddeford Place #2
Richmond, VA
(804) 562-4840
greatcentralsun@comcast.net
Available to dance at your next event. Possible events include: Instructional Seminars,
Birthdays, Wedding Celebrations, Anniversaries, Baby Showers, Corporate Events,
Charity Functions, Theme Parties, Fund-Raisers, Restaurant, Belly Grams, Cultural
Events, Night Clubs. Sorry, NO BACHELOR or BACHELORETTE PARTIES.
Miramar
P.O. Box 554, Cross Junction, VA 22625
Winchester, VA
(540) 888-4344
Group Belly Dance & Mideast Folkore Instruction in Winchester & Stephens City, VA &
Inwood, WV. Private/semi-private lessons for beginning thru professional level. Specialties:
Double Veil, Sword, Hagallah, Saidi. Professional Performances for weddings, birthdays,
corporate events and other functions. Troupe Director for Miramar's Jewels Arabesque.
Anthea (Kawakib)
Fredericksburg, VA
Provided Instruction in Oriental Dance (Raks Sharki), American Tribal (group improv),
drumming, percussion. Solo or group performances.
Zafira
Women of Selket
Richmond, VA
(804) 266-9609
Middle Eastern Belly Dance Instructor and Performer specializing in American Cabaret,
Fusion-Sword, Egyptian Raqs Sharqi
Shahla
Newport News, VA
Washington
Yasmela
Bou-Saada Dance Troupe
1006 15th Street
Bellingham, WA
Shamandura
Troupe Levant
PO BOX 2205
Lynnwood, WA 98036
Edmonds, WA
(425) 771-0230 (Edmonds Park Dept.)
Shamandura teaches all levels of American/Arabic style belly dance for the City of
Edmonds Park Dept. Students learn Basic Moves, Combinations and Layering, Veil,
Finger Cymbals, Choreographies and Stage Presence, as well as ethnic dances such as
Raks Al Assaya (Cane), Schikatt, Guedra, and Khaleegy. Private instruction available by
appointment. Shamandura has traveled to Egypt and Morocco to study the culture and
dance. Rather than teach all levels in the same class, Shamandura groups students into
smaller classes according to individual levels of experience and ability; students
appreciate more individual attention and the relaxed, supportive atmosphere.
Zaina Hart
P.O. Box 820186
Vancouver, WA 98682-0004
Vancouver, WA (Portland, OR Metro Area)
(360) 891-7041
Egyptian Stylist living in the Pacific Northwest - instructor (class and workshops),
choreographer and coach; Owner/Editor of The "Belly Dancer" Magazine and producer of
The Double Crown Belly Dance Competition, Festival and International Bazaar.
"Charismatic! Fiery! Passionate! Performances..." "Zaina's specialty - is her audience
rapport; the ability to draw the entire audience into the "Dance" with her so that they may
feel the music and dance "with" her..." - Jareeda Magazine. "Elegant & Sassy, she is
always the consummate performer." - Janie "Jenee" Midgley, Owner of Designs By Janie,
Editor of Wiggle Hips Magazine
Kashani
Mas Uda Mid Eastern Dancers
5840 Stellar Lane SE
Lacey, WA 98513
Olympia, WA
360-459-3694
instructor - all levels, including workshops in zills, troupe management and other topics.
Soloist. Troupe Director. Sponsor of annual day of workshops and Evening at the Oasis as
a benefit for kids with cancer and their families. Kashani also books the dancers for Great
Cuisine of India in downtown Olympia.
Dahlia
Seattle, WA
(425) 345-0311
Private Parties (mixed), Restaurants, Night clubs, 1-3 shows (15-30 mins). Dahlia is an
Egyptian style dancer who's been performing and teaching for over a decade. Check out
the website for more info.
West Virginia
Michelle Reddington
Marshall University Bellydance
Huntington, WV
Student bellydance club at Marshall University
Wisconsin
Zilla Anassi
La Farge, WI
(608) 625-4742
Zilla is a dance teacher serving the Coulee Region in southwest Wisconsin. Available for
performance and public instruction statewide using a variety of styles and exciting props
to bring your event to life!
Kaela Zahira
2072 S. 77th St.
West Allis, WI 53219
Milwaukee
Candle dancing, Sword dancing, Fusion, Egyptian Cabaret
Güzel Alliare
Madison, WI
(608) 225-1310
Beginning and continuing Middle Eastern Dance classes offered at the Art of Dance
Studio at 212 N. Henry St. www.artofdancemadison.com. Beginning classes also offered
through Meriter Continuing Health Services. www.secure.meriter.com/classreg
Shaia Fahrid
Shining Stars and Rising Stars
3275 N. Newhall St.
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 550-5968
Group and Private/Semi-Private Classes; Workshops; Private and Corporate Parties.
Raqs Sharqi, Cane Dance, Veil Dance, Cabaret and Folkloric; male dancers included in
troupe.
Jamila Ali
Hips from Hell
Milwaukee, WI and Chicago, IL
Egyptian-style belly dance for parties and events of all kinds.
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Puerto Rico
Nazirah
cond Madrid Plaza #1105
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00924
(787) 764-2717
Denize Khalil
Khalil Dance Company
Palmas de Montebello
745 Calle Marginal Apt 504
Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico
(787) 748-3286
Middle Eastern Dance Teacher Basic, Interm. and Advanced Levels. Khalil Dance
Company Troupe Director
Leyla Zahar
Zahar Dancers
Ave. Jesus t. Piñero #1191
San Juan PR 00921
(787) 782-8773
(787) 479-1514
private coaching/group classes/certification, Adult/Teen/children/Workshops technique
and Choreograph – All levels & styles(including Folk- Traditional- Classic Oriental-Tribal &
Gypsi)All props instructions. Leyla Zahar,International Top Puerto Rico Oriental dance
Instructor & choreographer.(Belly dancer of the year 1999 CA) Producer of instructional
video/DVD in Spanish,Director of Troupe Zahars Dancers(Troup of the year 2001 CA)Raks
Habibi Troup &-Aloha hawaiian/tahitian dancers/talent Agent/Store/Shows
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