Category: Performances

Spring 2024 classes and performance opportunities for beginner or early journey belly dancers

If you’re brand new to belly dance or newly on your belly dance journey, you’re in the right place! We can’t wait to welcome you to our beautiful studio and share in the joy of learning belly dance together. We offer a number of beginner belly dance classes throughout the week, including class recordings for …

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Sahara Dance Stuns at the World Culture Festival in Washington DC

We are proud to present the Sahara Dance Arabian Nights performance from the World Culture Festival: an epic 8-minute dance highlighting the Middle East, choreographed by Jillina for 100 dancers on September 29th, 2023. To pull back the curtain, here’s how this dance evolved: Rachel Kay Brookmire was honored to be offered the opportunity for …

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World Touring Guest Artist: Unveiling the Magic of Virginia

Virginia‘s love affair with belly dancing began as a young girl when she was captivated by the grace and allure of the dance. Her journey into this mystical world started with dedicated practice, unyielding determination, and the guidance of several esteemed mentors. Over the years, Virginia honed her skills, embracing various styles of belly dance …

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Presenting our revived Raqqesat Tahia Company!

Tahia Carioca (born Badaweya Mohamed Kareem Al Nirani on 22 February 1919, died 20 September 1999), was a legendary Egyptian belly dancer and film actress who came to prominence during the Golden Age of Egyptian Cinema. She is often hailed as one of the greatest belly dancers in the history of the Egyptian film and …

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