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With a successful career spanning two decades
Anja is an Award Winning Performer, Instructor,
Choreographer and Costume Designer.
Anja took her first belly dance lesson at age 7 which
sparked a passion that led to a successful career in
Middle Eastern dance. In her teens, Anja was a troupe
member of Ali Baba in Phoenix, Arizona. She began
performing professionally at parties, special events,
local restaurants and nightclubs.
In Phoenix, Arizona Anja founded A.M.E.D.A (Arizona
Middle Eastern Dance Association) a well-known and
respected organization which united the Arizona
dancers and whose bimonthly newsletter functioned as
a networking tool for Middle Eastern dancers. The
newsletter evolved into a magazine (“Aladdin’s Magic
Journal”) that was distributed to subscribers in the 4
corner states- Arizona, Utah, California, and Oregon.
Successful in Arizona, Anja nonetheless had one dream
unfulfilled: To belly dance on a major stage in Los
Angeles, CA. Following her dream, she moved to CA
with her 5 year old son. The dream was quickly fulfilled
and 'metamorphosized' into a full time multifaceted
career as Anja became one of the most “working”
dancers in Los Angeles, ultimately developing a major
following not only as a dancer, but as a teacher,
choreographer and costume designer.
As a performer, Anja danced in the top Greek and
Persian Nightclubs and was in demand at parties and
special events. Though she continues to perform, it is as
an instructor and choreographer that Anja’s true mission
and purpose is expressed.
As an instructor and choreographer, Anja openly shares
her knowledge and experience. From a modest
beginning with one class attended by thirteen students,
she now teaches several classes three nights a week.
Her classes are frequently sold out and several have
waiting lists. She currently teaches over a hundred
students per week.
Anja’s Court is a performance group that is an extension
of those classes. Members of Anja’s Court are select
members of Anja’s performing class who have
demonstrated competence and commitment and are
united in their shared desire to dance and to share their
love of performing with audiences. Anja’s Court won
first place in the “Group” category at the prestigious
2006 Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition in Long
Beach, CA- where they also took home the coveted
People’s Choice Award. Anja’s Court regularly performs
at local parties and events including Anaheed’s Belly
Dance Swap Meet and Cairo Carnivale, a yearly MECDA
event. Twice yearly, during the Holiday Show and Spring
Show when Anja’s students get to perform for family and
friends in a festive atmosphere, Anja’s Court is a
featured attraction.
Anja is an Award Winning Performer, Instructor,
Choreographer and Costume Designer.
Anja took her first belly dance lesson at age 7 which
sparked a passion that led to a successful career in
Middle Eastern dance. In her teens, Anja was a troupe
member of Ali Baba in Phoenix, Arizona. She began
performing professionally at parties, special events,
local restaurants and nightclubs.
In Phoenix, Arizona Anja founded A.M.E.D.A (Arizona
Middle Eastern Dance Association) a well-known and
respected organization which united the Arizona
dancers and whose bimonthly newsletter functioned as
a networking tool for Middle Eastern dancers. The
newsletter evolved into a magazine (“Aladdin’s Magic
Journal”) that was distributed to subscribers in the 4
corner states- Arizona, Utah, California, and Oregon.
Successful in Arizona, Anja nonetheless had one dream
unfulfilled: To belly dance on a major stage in Los
Angeles, CA. Following her dream, she moved to CA
with her 5 year old son. The dream was quickly fulfilled
and 'metamorphosized' into a full time multifaceted
career as Anja became one of the most “working”
dancers in Los Angeles, ultimately developing a major
following not only as a dancer, but as a teacher,
choreographer and costume designer.
As a performer, Anja danced in the top Greek and
Persian Nightclubs and was in demand at parties and
special events. Though she continues to perform, it is as
an instructor and choreographer that Anja’s true mission
and purpose is expressed.
As an instructor and choreographer, Anja openly shares
her knowledge and experience. From a modest
beginning with one class attended by thirteen students,
she now teaches several classes three nights a week.
Her classes are frequently sold out and several have
waiting lists. She currently teaches over a hundred
students per week.
Anja’s Court is a performance group that is an extension
of those classes. Members of Anja’s Court are select
members of Anja’s performing class who have
demonstrated competence and commitment and are
united in their shared desire to dance and to share their
love of performing with audiences. Anja’s Court won
first place in the “Group” category at the prestigious
2006 Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition in Long
Beach, CA- where they also took home the coveted
People’s Choice Award. Anja’s Court regularly performs
at local parties and events including Anaheed’s Belly
Dance Swap Meet and Cairo Carnivale, a yearly MECDA
event. Twice yearly, during the Holiday Show and Spring
Show when Anja’s students get to perform for family and
friends in a festive atmosphere, Anja’s Court is a
featured attraction.
| My students motivate and inspire me to be a better teacher and dancer. With Gratitude, Anja |
CANE WORKSHOP with Anja June 21 Click here |
| For more info on Anja's classes and costuming, visit her web site. |
| See Anja LIVE this Friday, June 6th at taXim! |
CLIP: Veil Entrance Choreography with Anja