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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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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
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
2009 Featured Teachers |
JUNE: Lee Ali
Lee Ali studies and teaches an impressive array of Near and Middle
Eastern dances, specializing in dances of Morocco and the
Maghreb. She currently teaches in Orange County.
More about Lee Ali...
Lee Ali studies and teaches an impressive array of Near and Middle
Eastern dances, specializing in dances of Morocco and the
Maghreb. She currently teaches in Orange County.
More about Lee Ali...
APRIL: Angelika
Angelika and her well-known Ensemble are mainstays of the
Orange County area. Angelika recently directed her passions into a
beautifully produced CD available from HMC. More about Angelika...
Angelika and her well-known Ensemble are mainstays of the
Orange County area. Angelika recently directed her passions into a
beautifully produced CD available from HMC. More about Angelika...
| MARCH: Angela Angela Buttrey splits her time between Los Angeles and Greece each year. When she's here, she brings Greek playfulness and her own unique sass to the classroom. More about Angela... |
FEBRUARY: Politti
Politti, owner of Oasis Dance Studios in Highland, fuses bellydance
with modern urban dance and far-eastern influences to create her
own unique style. She and Oasis are dedicated to bringing art,
education and excellence to the Inland Empire. More about Politti...
Politti, owner of Oasis Dance Studios in Highland, fuses bellydance
with modern urban dance and far-eastern influences to create her
own unique style. She and Oasis are dedicated to bringing art,
education and excellence to the Inland Empire. More about Politti...
| JANUARY: Rania Known worldwide for her fitness DVD series and her tour with the Bellydance Superstars, Rania calls Orange County home. She teaches several Middle Eastern dance styles, and is a fitness teacher and life coach. More about Rania... |
| MAY: Baheyya El-Ghazal Baheyya recently returned from a year of dancing in Cairo, Egypt's top five-star venues. She brings the nuances of modern day Egyptian style back to Los Angeles. More about Baheyya... |
| For more amazing local talent, be sure to check out our Featured Teachers from 2008 and 2007 |
AUGUST: Aisha Ali
Aisah Ali has spent years in North Africa and the Middle East
dancing and collecting information that she now shares with us
through classes, videos and CDs.
More about Aisha Ali...
Aisah Ali has spent years in North Africa and the Middle East
dancing and collecting information that she now shares with us
through classes, videos and CDs.
More about Aisha Ali...
| JULY: Edara Edara teaches American Tribal Style dance in the Valley, and can also be found vending behind the booth of Turquoise International. More about Edara... |
