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Jenna Starting June 4, Thursdays at DanceGarden. $100 for 8 classes plus a FREE hipscarf!
at Glendale CC "Best deal in Belly Dance" Zahra Zuhair through Burbank Parks & Rec |
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FEB/MARCH: Jenna
Jenna brings her phenominal stage presence and gracious
nature into the classroom as she focuses on posture and
positive energy while dancing.
More about Jenna...
| APRIL: Zahra Zuhair Zahra's ability to break down even the most difficult moves into tangible pieces is incredible. You'll leave her class wondering if shimmying really is "easier than walking!" More about Zahra... |
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MAY: Aubre
Aubre 's unique blend of dance movements, pilates and yoga
offers a full body workout that helps her students master
proper technique.
More about Aubre...
NEW! Shirin Shirin starts to
teach classes Apr. 28 every
Tuesday in Sunset beach
Orange county
NEW! Persian Dance classes
at DanceGardenLA with Rosa
NEW! Tamra-henna teaches
dance culture of the Middle
East at Glendale CC
NEW! Nasila teaches mixed
level bellydance at
DanceGarden
NEW! DeVilla now teaches
Belly Blast Workout class
Saturday mornings at
DanceGarden
Aubre will be teaching pilates
and belly dance at
DanceGarden!
Classes with Jamilla Al Wahid
Monday nights at Levantine
Cultural Center
Classes with Marlena,
Egyptian Style Thursdays at
Reflections Dance Studios in
Anaheim
Lots of NEW Classes at
The Oasis Studio
Tribal basics, Tai Chi,
Strength and more!
| JUNE: Roxxanne Roxxanne Shelaby grew up around middle eastern music, and it shows! As an instructor, she takes the skills you already know and softens them to give you a wider range of gooey movements to add to your dance vocabulary. More about Roxxanne... |
JULY: Mesmera
Mesmera's passion for the dance is unbridled and contagious. In her
classes she emphasizes the power of improvization with her warm
and free spirited teaching style.
More about Mesmera...
AUGUST: Celeste Celeste shares with her students the valuable insights that many years of performance exprerience has provided, encourages us to keep our "instrument' in top shape, and reminds us that above all, our audience wants to see us proud of our bodies and happy to be on stage. More about Celeste... |
SEPTEMBER: Princess Farhana
A class with the Princess of Hollywood is always a great bang for
your buck! Diva essence exudes from Her Royal Highness, who
specializes in glamour, staging, and fantasical abdominal work.
More about Princess Farhana...
Zahra Zuhair is my favorite teacher
because she exudes grace, strength and
technique in a beautiful manner when
she dances. She dances so effortlessly
as if she's dancing on a cloud and really
brings true meaning to the art of raqs in
a most powerful way. -- Myrna
because she exudes grace, strength and
technique in a beautiful manner when
she dances. She dances so effortlessly
as if she's dancing on a cloud and really
brings true meaning to the art of raqs in
a most powerful way. -- Myrna
Leela. Mostly, I love how her classes
make me FEEL. She teaches in
understandable "layers," weaves humor
into her delivery, and her enthusiasm is
contagious. After a class with Leela, I
feel like I can be good enough to
perform someday! -- Trish Devine
make me FEEL. She teaches in
understandable "layers," weaves humor
into her delivery, and her enthusiasm is
contagious. After a class with Leela, I
feel like I can be good enough to
perform someday! -- Trish Devine
Mesmera...she's just got that certain
something....and she continues to challenge
me! -LaShonda
something....and she continues to challenge
me! -LaShonda
| OCTOBER: Leela It's not hard to see why Leela has one of the largest student bases in Los Angeles. Besides being a talented dancer and an excellent business woman, her classes are just plain fun!! Leela's a hoot, her classes are empowering, and she provides many performance opportunities that let her students shine. More about Leela... |
NOVEMBER: Faizeh
Faizeh is a pioneer in the belly dance world, employing styles that
crossover from cabaret to tribal to fusion. With a sought-after
children's troupe, a teen troupe, and as a member of several adult
troupes and the organizer of her local alternative belly dance
competition, she is helping to shape the face of belly dance to come.
More about Faizeh...
Faizeh is a pioneer in the belly dance world, employing styles that
crossover from cabaret to tribal to fusion. With a sought-after
children's troupe, a teen troupe, and as a member of several adult
troupes and the organizer of her local alternative belly dance
competition, she is helping to shape the face of belly dance to come.
More about Faizeh...
Elizabeth has a great passion for dance,
and has a wonderful way of inspiring her
students to push past their boundaries.
You can't help but smile when she walks
in a room, because you know fun stuff is
about to happen! -- Jennifer
and has a wonderful way of inspiring her
students to push past their boundaries.
You can't help but smile when she walks
in a room, because you know fun stuff is
about to happen! -- Jennifer
| DECEMBER: Elizabeth Mahina Elizabeth's students sung her praises time and again; this woman is fun, sassy, smart, and - oh yes - she can dance! For a good time tribal-style, try out this She'enedra sister. More about Elizabeth Mahina... |
Tamra-henna!!! She is a great dancer
and teacher. Her class is sometime
tough, but I learn so many things
from her, not only damce, she
teaches Arabic rhythms, culture,
etc... --Shirin
and teacher. Her class is sometime
tough, but I learn so many things
from her, not only damce, she
teaches Arabic rhythms, culture,
etc... --Shirin
JANUARY: Jillina
Choreographer for the Bellydance SuperStars and director of the
Sahlala dancers, Jillina has a knack for creating snazzy floor
patterns and combinations while placing an emphasis on personal
style and proper technique. More about Jillina...
Choreographer for the Bellydance SuperStars and director of the
Sahlala dancers, Jillina has a knack for creating snazzy floor
patterns and combinations while placing an emphasis on personal
style and proper technique. More about Jillina...
| FEBRUARY: Tamra-henna After living and dancing in the Middle East for 7 years, Tamra-henna brought the heart of the people back to Los Angeles. Her classes are infused with the essence of authentic raqs sharqi. More about Tamra-henna... |
MARCH: Fahtiem
Fahtiem is one of those dancers whose dedication to light and love
carries over into each performance as well as into the classroom.
Her own unique style embodies grace and elegance, attention to
detail, and the very essence of the dance. More about Fahtiem...
Fahtiem is one of those dancers whose dedication to light and love
carries over into each performance as well as into the classroom.
Her own unique style embodies grace and elegance, attention to
detail, and the very essence of the dance. More about Fahtiem...
Ayse Cerami is my favorite teacher
because she is the one who first
introduced me to tribal belly dance.
She is an amazingly kind and gentle
spirit as well as being one of the most
creative choreographers I've met. She
has the ability to take people of varying
skill levels and make them all look
good. -- Elizabeth Mahina
because she is the one who first
introduced me to tribal belly dance.
She is an amazingly kind and gentle
spirit as well as being one of the most
creative choreographers I've met. She
has the ability to take people of varying
skill levels and make them all look
good. -- Elizabeth Mahina
Anja breaks down movements in an way
that you can duplicate easily. She also
has a great ability to teach choreography to
a large group in a short amount of time
that is very fun and exciting and
ready to perform for and audience! She
also is great at designing and
making group costumes that compliments
all body shapes and sizes! --Jodi
that you can duplicate easily. She also
has a great ability to teach choreography to
a large group in a short amount of time
that is very fun and exciting and
ready to perform for and audience! She
also is great at designing and
making group costumes that compliments
all body shapes and sizes! --Jodi
| For more info, check out Different Styles of Oriental Dance by Shems |
| APRIL: Ayse A kind and gentle spirit, Ayse is loved by her students and troupemates. She has been instrumental in making her troupe a local leader in tribal style dance. To learn to do it well, Tribal Style, check our Ayse Cerami. More about Ayse... |
MAY: Kamala
Kamala has been dancing in Los Angeles for many years, and is
well versed in Egyptian style but also creates fun and funky fusions,
including those used by Kamala's award-winning students.
More about Kamala...
Kamala has been dancing in Los Angeles for many years, and is
well versed in Egyptian style but also creates fun and funky fusions,
including those used by Kamala's award-winning students.
More about Kamala...
| JUNE: Anja Anja was our most nominated featured teacher to date, and it's not hard to see why. She's got a passion for the dance, a charming personality, and a knack for creating and teaching sassy choreographies. More about Anja... |
JULY: Rahana
This Santa Monica based instructor and dancer is best known for
her emotional connection to the music. She is the owner of The
Velvet Gypsy in Venice as well as online boutique Dancing Rahana.
More about Rahana...
This Santa Monica based instructor and dancer is best known for
her emotional connection to the music. She is the owner of The
Velvet Gypsy in Venice as well as online boutique Dancing Rahana.
More about Rahana...
| AUGUST: Anisa Anisa is the owner of Anisa's School of Belly Dance as well as the director of the award-wimming Orientale/Beledy Dance Troupe . More about Anisa... |
Politti is a fabulous teacher and
performer. She manages to combine
the technical aspects of dance with the
creative and makes learning with her a
true experience. Politti helps her
students to discover and express the
artist inside. --Hasseenah
performer. She manages to combine
the technical aspects of dance with the
creative and makes learning with her a
true experience. Politti helps her
students to discover and express the
artist inside. --Hasseenah
| Grow Your Dance. |
Dance Styles
by Princess
Farhana
Angela Buttrey is a dynamic teacher,
experienced in many forms of danse
oriental, so full of joy and soul when
she dances and teaches. You can
learn the steps of belly dance from
almost anyone but learning to dance
with that joy in your step is what
Angela is able to teach. -- Natalie
experienced in many forms of danse
oriental, so full of joy and soul when
she dances and teaches. You can
learn the steps of belly dance from
almost anyone but learning to dance
with that joy in your step is what
Angela is able to teach. -- Natalie
SEPTEMBER: Heather Shoopman
Heather Shoopmans's award-winning style is in a category of its
own. Combining aspects of Indian dance and chakras with hip hop
and good old American Cabaret dancing, Heather creates totally
unique, fun and funky tribal fusion dances. More about Heather...
Heather Shoopmans's award-winning style is in a category of its
own. Combining aspects of Indian dance and chakras with hip hop
and good old American Cabaret dancing, Heather creates totally
unique, fun and funky tribal fusion dances. More about Heather...
| OCTOBER: Amara Amara explores both folkoric and modern aspects of the dance, combining her cutting-edge style with innovative teaching methods. She also produces "An Evening of Experimental Middle Eastern Dance" and X-MED workshops. More about Amara... |
NOVEMBER: Anaheed
Anaheed is a well-known "American Eclectic" style dancer who is
cheeky, coy, fun and fabulous. She produces a quarterly showcase
with live music, in addition to the long-running bi-annual Perfumes of
Araby Dancer's Swap Meet. More about Anaheed...
More about Anaheed...
Anaheed is a well-known "American Eclectic" style dancer who is
cheeky, coy, fun and fabulous. She produces a quarterly showcase
with live music, in addition to the long-running bi-annual Perfumes of
Araby Dancer's Swap Meet. More about Anaheed...
More about Anaheed...
Anaheed - class act, classy
lady, ageless, member of the
original dance troupe of L.A.
-- Tracey Farmer
lady, ageless, member of the
original dance troupe of L.A.
-- Tracey Farmer
Baheyya is an amazing modern Cairo
style dancer & sooo amazingly sweet.
She's worked in egypt and recently
moved back to L.A. I cant believe her
class isnt packed because each class is
like an expensive workshop by Leila of
Cairo or Diana Tarkhan. -- Tahma
style dancer & sooo amazingly sweet.
She's worked in egypt and recently
moved back to L.A. I cant believe her
class isnt packed because each class is
like an expensive workshop by Leila of
Cairo or Diana Tarkhan. -- Tahma
DECEMBER: Diana
Diana teaches the fundamentals of American Tribal Style belly
dance, and runs a the popular local ATS troupe group, Alamkara,
as well as dabbling in sequins on occasion.
More about Diana...
Diana teaches the fundamentals of American Tribal Style belly
dance, and runs a the popular local ATS troupe group, Alamkara,
as well as dabbling in sequins on occasion.
More about Diana...
I would like to suggest Sedona
as an instructor of the month.
She is an amazing teacher and
dancer who gets so little
recognition. Her students are all
amazing dancers because of
her. Even students that move
into her class after having had
other classes, grow leaps and
bounds. It shows in their
performance, in their repertoire
of moves, and in their stage
presence. Sedona is a fabulous
instructor. -- Blume Bauer
as an instructor of the month.
She is an amazing teacher and
dancer who gets so little
recognition. Her students are all
amazing dancers because of
her. Even students that move
into her class after having had
other classes, grow leaps and
bounds. It shows in their
performance, in their repertoire
of moves, and in their stage
presence. Sedona is a fabulous
instructor. -- Blume Bauer
Edara is the most beautiful graceful
dancer and she is hummble, kind and
funny! --Shannon of shangri-la
dancer and she is hummble, kind and
funny! --Shannon of shangri-la