Maryland Middle Eastern Performing Arts

Maryland Middle Eastern Performing Arts Members

	VENDORS Solomon's Mine ~ Profile ~ info@solomonsmine.com ~ Schedule ~ Photos ~Videos ~ Solomon's Mine specializes in bringing the newest tribal costumes, jewelry and props. We also sell professional Egyptian costumes and accessories.

	DANCERS Naimah ~ Profile ~ naimah@naimahraks.com ~ Schedule ~ Photos ~Videos ~ Naimah started with Cabaret but soon found her niche in the art of Tribal Fusion bellydance, blending American Tribal Style bellydance with classical Indian, hip hop, flamenco and a little dash of cabaret.

	DANCERS Shems ~ Profile ~ slc_chic@hotmail.com ~ 202-320-8749 ~ Baltimore, MD ~ Schedule ~ Photos ~Videos ~ Shems is a respected professional Belly Dance Artist in the Washington DC and Baltimore metropolitan areas.

	DANCERS Damiena ~ Profile ~ damiena@damiena.com ~ Schedule ~ Photos ~Videos ~ Damiena is a performer of Middle Eastern dance in the MD/DC/VA area who captivates audiences with her Modern Egyptian dance styling and her emotive personality.

	DANCERS Piper ~ Profile ~ piper@comcast.net ~ Baltimore, Maryland ~ Schedule ~ Photos ~Videos ~ Piper is the director of the Baltimore Daughters of Rhea Dance Ensemble and winner of the prestigious Belly Dancer of the Year competition in 2000. Learn from an elegant professional with a 15 year career dancing in Arabic and Greek nightclubs around the world.

	DANCERS Thalia Hamdi ~ Profile ~ thaliahamdi@hotmail.com ~ 410-215-3608 ~ Schedule ~ Photos ~Videos ~ Thalia, a dynamic and charismatic performer, is a professional Bellydancer based in the Baltimore/D.C. Area. The magnetism of her personality and her passion and enthusiam for the dance, makes her a favorite in restaurants and events of all cultures.

	DANCERS Egyptian Sun ~ Profile ~ egyptiansunbd@gmail.com ~ Schedule ~ Photos ~Videos ~ Egyptian Sun Productions is a multicultural Middle Eastern dance group at The Johns Hopkins University, specializing in Turkish and Egyptian cabaret. It is the mission of our group to promote cultural awareness, creativity, individuality, and positive body image.

	DANCERS Amartia ~ Profile ~ amartiabellydancer@yahoo.com ~ Schedule ~ Photos ~Videos ~ Amartia has had intensive formal training in the modern American, Egyptian, and Lebanese cabaret styles of belly dance. She even manages to sprinkle a little of her Greek folk dance experience on top to give her style some personal flavor.

Photo by Sarah Skinner	DANCERS Raks-n-Rhythms: Kostana and Sidqi ~ Profile ~ kostanadancer@yahoo.com ~ 571-332-4865 ~ Schedule ~ Photos ~Videos ~ Kostana and Sidqi are an Oriental dance and drum team brought together by our love for Turkish and Arabic dance and music. We often perform together but we are also solo artists. Kostana performs and teaches bellydance and Turkish Romani dance in the MD/DC/VA area. Sidqi teaches classes in beginning, intermediate, and advanced darabuka. Together, we host workshops in Middle Eastern, Turkish, Balkan and Rromany music and dance.

	DANCERS Bahiya ~ Profile ~ bahiya@comcast.net ~ 571-643-8821 ~ Frederick County, Maryland ~ Schedule ~ Photos ~Videos ~ Bahiya

	DANCERS Latifa's School of Middle Eastern Dance ~ Profile ~ latifa@bintbeled.com ~ 410-544-5925 ~ Schedule ~ Photos ~Videos ~ Latifa specializes in teaching oriental and folkloric dances of the Arab world. Weekly classes at all levels on Tuesday and Thursday nights in Millersville, MD. Monthly workshops on a variety of topics. See www.bintbeled.com for more details or to register for classes and workshops.

	VENDORS Belly Dance Store ~ Profile ~ shahrzad1001@comcast.net ~ Schedule ~ Photos ~Videos ~ Belly Dance Store is an importer of fine Egyptian costumes.

	DANCERS Ruta Moragh ~ Profile ~ moragh_21030@yahoo.com ~ 443-421-6144 ~ Schedule ~ Photos ~Videos ~ Ruta Moragh has been in dancing the Middle Eastern discipline since 1982, and has since added Tribal Style and Georgian and other Central Asian forms. As an active teacher and performer in the art, shares its beauty and benefits with all her heart

	DANCERS Nesmah ~ Profile ~ nesmah@comcast.net ~ Schedule ~ Photos ~Videos ~ Nesmah has studied bellydance in Turkey and has danced at the Hydrellez Romany festival in Edirnes and at the De Jemma El F'na Square in Marrakech.

	DANCERS MiaNaja al Sephira ~ Profile ~ mianaja@yahoo.com ~ 443-864-1446 ~ 11206 Peartree Way, Columbia, MD 21044 ~ Schedule ~ Photos ~Videos ~ MiaNaja is a performer, teacher, choreographer, emcee & singer. In demand for her sassy but elegant stage persona, she teaches Egyptian, Lebanese and Spanish fusion bellydance with an emphasis on technique and personal styling. She is SSSD and Amaya certified Level 1. Classes are in Columbia & Gaithersburg. Workshops in Choreography, Veil/Double veil, etc. As an Attorney, she also teaches workshops on business basics and entrepreneurship for artists. www.mianaja.org

	DANCERS Mayada ~ Profile ~ mayada@mayadadance.com ~ (410) 350-4605 ~ Schedule ~ Photos ~Videos ~ Mayada dances raqs sharqi - Arabic belly dance - and a variety of Middle Eastern folkloric dances. She uses a variety of props, including veil, sword, candles, cane, and finger cymbals.

	DANCERS Nina Amaya ~ Profile ~ ninadances@gmail.com ~ 410-377-6828 ~ Towson, MD ~ Schedule ~ Photos ~Videos ~ Nina Amaya is a classic American Bellydancer, incorporating Egyptian and Turkish styles. She is adept with sword, double veil, fire, Wings of Isis and finger cymbals. She performs and teaches in the Baltimore area, specializing in festivals and private parties. A student troupe is available for bigger events.

	VENUES Tobacco Center Cafe ~ Profile ~ dsawalhi@yahoo.com ~ (410)284-4275 ~ 1838 E Joppa Rd; Baltimore, MD 21234 ~ (Mapquest) ~ Schedule ~ Photos ~Videos ~ The Tobacco Center and Cafe offers fine cigars and otehr tobacco products. We also have a hookah lounge, with bellydancers every Friday and Saturday nights.

	DANCERS Eva Nadira ~ Profile ~ kfgskv002@sneakemail.com ~ (443)465-2756 ~ Timonium, MD ~ Schedule ~ Photos ~Videos ~ Audience members can be drawn into the music through her dance. In addition, her versatility with props such as veils, swords, canes, baskets and poi makes her events uniquely entertaining.

	DANCERS Sestraluna ~ Profile ~ greeneyedlvgodes@aol.com ~ Troupe specializing in belly dance and world dance fusion; located in Annapolis, MD

	DANCERS Ouranitsa ~ Profile ~ egyptiansunbd@gmail.com ~

	VENDORS Habibi Hon Web Services ~ Profile ~ host@habibihon.com ~ 443-465-2756 ~ Timonium, MD ~ Website design and hosting for dancers by dancers.

	DANCERS Amira ~ Profile ~ amiraofannapolis@gmail.com ~

	DANCERS Banat al-Beled ~ Profile ~ latifa@bintbeled.com ~ Latifa's dance troupe, Banat al-Beled, is one of the most popular Middle Eastern dance troupes in the Baltimore-Washington area. Members are Amira, Anisa, Barjani, Bashusha, Damiena, Geela Harri, Nabilah, Najua, Shahzadee, Surayyah, Tahia, and Zareen.

	DANCERS Rowen ~ Profile ~ host@habibihon.com ~

	DANCERS Gypsy Fusion ~ Profile ~ csdennison@cablespeed.com ~ 410-218-5891 ~ A Fusion style belly dance troupe offering both solo and group performances ranging from classic Oriental style to the modern Tribal style. Please visit our website for performance and class information. Directed by Despina Bast.

	DANCERS Dori ~ Profile ~ egyptiansunbd@gmail.com ~

	DANCERS Cheryl ~ Profile ~ blackat6797@yahoo.com ~

	DANCERS Caleena Janay ~ Profile ~ caleena_janay@yahoo.com ~ (609) 254-8687 ~ Clementon, NJ ~ Here to keep in touch with the lovely ladies I know, and perhaps meeting more in my area. Looking for troupe, instruction and advice....on occasion

	DANCERS Toria ~ Profile ~ torbellydancer@gmail.com ~ 410-344-7976 ~ Primarily a Lebanese cabaret style dancer but also does Modern Egyptian, American Cabaret and Polynesian fusion.

	DANCERS Yucy ~ Profile ~ yucy@bellydanceforlife.com ~ 703-509-9682 ~ 205 Yoakum Parkway #1114 Alexandria, VA 22304 ~ A native Egyptian instructor, specializing in Egyptian, Oriental and Folkloric styles. on going classes: All levels at Colony South Hotel in Clinton, MD. Yucy is also the Director of Belly Dance for Life Productions, the Arabian Nights Shows and Belly Dance for Life Troupe. Please see www.bellydanceforlife.com for more details.

	DANCERS Zobeide ~ Profile ~ Zobeide@comcast.net ~ 703-389-0956 ~ Egyptian Technique, American Precision, Modern Performance Performer and teacher in DC metro area. Currently studying with Saphira. Studied with Artemis, Autumn Leah Ward, Yasmin.

	DANCERS Porsha Bellydance Fitness ~ Profile ~ porshabellydance@yahoo.com ~ 301-655-8140 ~ Upper Marlboro, MD ~ Come join this class to learn bellydance for fun and fitness !! Website: porshabellydance.com

	DANCERS Trinity Ane ~ Profile ~ bdtrinity@hotmail.com ~ 443-909-0531 ~

	DANCERS Rebecca ~ Profile ~ firehorsehealing@gmail.com ~ 443-812-6057 ~ Rebecca is a passionate dancer who's dance is an act of seeking illumination in spirit. Ritual invocation and healing are a part of her every performance. A popular teacher, Rebecca brings an education of physical and spiritual integration into the studio. An accomplished fire performer, Rebecca can bring fire props and other balance props into the performance environment. Her troupe, Levialora Drum and Dance, is available for performance featuring live musicians.

	DANCERS Christa ~ Profile ~ lostinthemusique@yahoo.com ~

	DANCERS Nomadic Magic ~ Profile ~ mage@nomadicmagic.org ~ 410-641-6320 ~ Salisbury, MD ~ The first and only all tribal dance company on the Eastern Shore. Specializing in American Tribal style, created by Roma October 2007. Classes held at the Art Institute and Gallery in Salisbury, Power Pole in West Ocean City, and Solace Aisling in Berlin, MD. Available for instruction, performance, vending, and henna art.

	DANCERS Bellydance by Amara ~ Profile ~ amara@amaraofthemoon.com ~ 301-515-0003 ~ P.O. Box 3975, Gaithersburg, MD 20885 ~ Amara is a professional Middle Eastern dance artist and instructor with over 10 years of experience in studying, teaching, and performing the many varied dances of North Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and Turkey. She teaches weekly classes at three different levels in Gaithersburg, MD and Rockville, MD and offers the occasional workshop.

	DANCERS Despina Bast ~ Profile ~ despinabast@yahoo.com ~ 410-218-5891 ~ A teacher and performer of Fusion style belly dance ranging from classic Oriental to modern Tribal style. Offering classes on Thursday evenings in Pasadena, MD.

	VENDORS C&C Jewels ~ Profile ~ customerservice@candcjewels.com ~ 410-218-5891 ~ P.O. Box 249, Pasadena, MD 21123 ~ C&C Jewels specializes in Sterling Silver! Many of our pieces are handcrafted with a Gypsy Flair. Items range from rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, toe rings, nose rings, and navel chandeliers.

	DANCERS Yucy ~ Profile ~ yucy@bellydanceforlife.com ~ 703-509-9682 ~ 205 Yoakum Parkway #1114 Alexandria, VA 22304 ~ A native Egyptian instructor, specializing in Egyptian, Oriental and Folkloric styles. on going classes: All levels at Colony South Hotel in Clinton, MD. Yucy is also the Director of Belly Dance for Life Productions, the Arabian Nights Shows and Belly Dance for Life Troupe. Please see www.bellydanceforlife.com for more details.

	DANCERS Masani ~ Profile ~ bdtofe@aol.com ~

	DANCERS Belly Dance Delight ~ Profile ~ nina@cavtel.net ~ 443-834-3191 ~ We are a troupe of professional and student dancers under the direction of Nina Amaya. We dance at festivals and nursing homes and generally have a very happy time! Many of us can be found on Baltimore's bellydance meetup group

	DANCERS Meklena ~ Profile ~ larap2@comcast.net ~

	RESOURCES Mike Colasono ~ Profile ~ tek6kq602@sneakemail.com ~

	RESOURCES Zakira ~ Profile ~ susanLdaly@gmail.com ~

	DANCERS Kateri ~ Profile ~ Kateri.C@gmail.com ~ Kateri is a belly dancer performing in the MD/DC/VA areas. She enchants audiences with her fluid style and dramatic personality.

	DANCERS RaZan ~ Profile ~ bintysahara@aol.com ~ RaZan is a dancer and drummer residing in York, Pa. She is formerly a resident of San Francisco, Ca. She studied dance at the Salimpour School of dance from 1984-1989. She also plays doumbec, rique and tar, a result of being a student of Mary Ellen Donald for 8 years. She hosts a Middle Eastern Drum and Dance Jam in Dallastown, Pa. Her design and pattern drafting education came in handy for costuming, and her skills were well known in the Bay Area dance community. She is still designing costumes, which you can see by visiting her web site,www.razandance.com

	DANCERS Bastet ~ Profile ~ bastet@raqsbastet.com ~ For more than five years Bastet has studied various styles of Bellydance including Cabaret, Turkish/Romany and American Tribal. Her performances and classes in Baltimore offer a joyful blend of all these influences and more!

	DANCERS Anisa ~ Profile ~ ethompson@cablespeed.com ~

	DANCERS Yucy ~ Profile ~ yucy@bellydanceforlife.com ~ 703-509-9682 ~ 205 Yoakum Parkway #1114 Alexandria, VA 22304 ~ A native Egyptian instructor, specializing in Egyptian, Oriental and Folkloric styles. on going classes: All levels at Colony South Hotel in Clinton, MD. Yucy is also the Director of Belly Dance for Life Productions, the Arabian Nights Shows and Belly Dance for Life Troupe. Please see www.bellydanceforlife.com for more details.

	DANCERS ANTONIA ~ Profile ~ dansequeen@msn.com ~ Authentic Greek belly dancer - over 30 years experience specializing in floorwork, zils, veil, Turkish karsilama, American Cabaret Style. Master teacher/Artistic Director

	DANCERS Nefertiti Entertainment & Production Compnay ~ Profile ~ nefertiti@nefertitibellydance.com ~ 302-381-6288 ~ Salisbury, Md ~ Professional bellydancer and artistic director of Damali Dance Company on the eastern shore.

	DANCERS Fauzia Aha Surah ~ Profile ~ sarahcowieco@yahoo.com ~ 443 621 0055 ~ 21216 ~ I am curretly Pregnant and Dancing and Teaching and continue learning always

	VENUES Blue Heron Wellness Center ~ Profile ~ info@blueheronwellness.com ~ 301-754-3730 ~ 10723-B Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20901 ~ Blue Heron Wellness is an integrated wellness center specializing in acupuncture, therapeutic massage, yoga and herbal medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. We offer a warm, relaxing and friendly setting in which to nurture body, mind and spirit through time-honored helpful and effective health modalities.

	DANCERS Belly Dance by Basema ~ Profile ~ jillbf@comcast.net ~ 443-857-4419 ~

	DANCERS Luna Zagaria ~ Profile ~ kbuckley@mica.edu ~ Here simply to find teachers in the Baltimore area.

	VENDORS Devadasi Tribal and Cabaret Costume Designs ~ Profile ~ devadasibellydance@lycos.com ~ (302)633-4994 ~ Wilmington, DE ~ I offer a beautiful collection of imported and custom-made cabaret and tribal costumes in a full range of sizes and prices. If you have an idea, I am happy to collaborate with you to create the costume of your dreams! Alterations and repairs are also available. Call to schedule an appointment.

	DANCERS Samira Shuruk ~ Profile ~ samira@samirashuruk.com ~ 410-977-7978 ~ Full time professional dancer located in the DC/Baltimore region. Samira specializes in belly dance and Bollywood Mujra dance and is available to perform (or teach) at weddings, parties, corporate events, cultural events etc.

	DANCERS Devra Johari ~ Profile ~ devrajohari@yahoo.com ~

	DANCERS Parvani ~ Profile ~ laura.schmidt@hcps.org ~

	DANCERS Yosefa ~ Profile ~ iaoman@comcast.net ~ 301-831-9509 ~

	DANCERS Nikki ~ Profile ~ egyptiansunbd@gmail.com ~

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