Maryland Middle Eastern Performing Arts

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Dancers

Aahaarya, Inc.	Aahaarya Inc. is a registered nonprofit organization to promote Indian classical dance style called Kuchipudi among children including blind children.
Alexandria
Alimah
Aliya Abir
Amanda Marsh
Amara
Amartia	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.
Amaya	Her dance is an unusual showcase of Spanish/Arabic styling with soul-stirring taksims. This fusion expresses the heart of Andalucia with the spirit of Arabia. She has chosen "La Mora Gitana" to describe her unique interpretation to this dance.
Amina Salah
Amir Thaleb
Amira
Ammara Dance Company
Amustela
Aneena
Anisa
Anita Bah Belly Dance
Annwyn
Antonia
ANTONIA	Authentic Greek belly dancer - over 30 years experience specializing in floorwork, zils, veil, Turkish karsilama, American Cabaret Style. Master teacher/Artistic Director
Aradia
Ariel	Ariel performs fusion, Turkish, and Egyptian belly dance in the Washington, DC area.
Artemis	Teacher, writer, historian and one of the best Turkish dancers in the US.
Asharah	Modern Tribal bellydance
Asra
Asra
Ava Fleming
Azhia	She has an affinity with non-Western dance arts and studied Bharata Natyam (South Indian Classical Dance), West African, Flamenco, Filipino folk dances and Polynesian dances. Ultimately, AZHIA found her passion and mainstay in Oriental/Middle Eastern dance, performing and teaching in Phoenix and eventually in Philadelphia, PA.
Aziza of Montreal
Bahiya	Bahiya performs as a solo artist and as member of the Frederick Maryland based dance company, Tears of Aset, directed by Sitamun. Bahiya has extensive trained in Egyptian dance. She has also studied Cabaret and Tribal. She loves to mesmerize audiences with balancing dances such as sword, tray and candles, and shamadan.
Banat al-Beled	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.
Bastet	For more than six 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!
Belly Dance by Basema
Belly Dance Delight	Belly Dance Delight is a Middle Eastern dance troupe local to the Baltimore area. Comprised of women of all ages and dance backgrounds, the current members are Jeannie, Ariel, Jinx, Malaika, Adira, Joanna, Chili and troupe director Nina Amaya. We welcome new members regularly. BDD performs at Charity Galas, festivals including Artscape, and Chesapeake Pride, and private venues throughout the Baltimore Metro area. Additonally, Nina Amaya performs as a soloist at public and private events and offers instruction in Middle Eastern Dance. She also hosts the monthly bellydance show, the All Seasons Hafla.
Bellydance by Amara	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.
Bellydance Superstars
Belynda Azhaar
Blessed Hips Bellydance
Brea Morgaine
Caleena Janay	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
Caroline
CHC
Cheryl
Christa
Damiena	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.
Deebah	Belly dance Instructor in Southern Chester County, PA Golden Light Wellness Center, Oxford, PA
Deebah Dance & Fitness	Belly dance Instructor, Southern Chester County, PA
Delila
Despina Bast	A teacher and performer of Fusion style belly dance ranging from classic Oriental to modern Tribal style. Offering classes on Tuesday evenings in Severna Park, MD.
Devra Johari
Devra Johari
Dori
DreamDancer	I embraced my secret childhood passion for Oriental dance in mid life, when I released restricting beliefs about what is "proper". I've been studying with Sahara Dance, Nadirah and Adriana for the past 4 years. I've danced at Rakkash East, and numerous Haflas in the DC area. I love the beauty, sensuality and creativity of this dance!
Driana Kai
Echo Gallagher
Egyptian Sun	Egyptian Sun Productions is a multicultural Middle Eastern dance group at The Johns Hopkins University, specializing in American fusion and Egyptian cabaret. It is the mission of our group to promote cultural awareness, creativity, individuality, and positive body image.
Eva Nadira	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.
Fahtiem	Belly Dance and Middle Eastern Dance Instructor & Performer
Faten Salama	Master instructor of Egyptian dance
Fauzia Aha Surah	I am curretly Pregnant and Dancing and Teaching and continue learning always
Faydora
Frankie Watson
Galatea
Giant Dancing Puppets at BellyPalooza	Nina Amaya has many dancing puppets- these Turkish dancers were at the fabulous BellyPalooza show... they add a lot to a large production, festival or parade- ceilings need to be tall! Below are pics from Rakkasah of the same pair.
Gypsy Fusion
Gypsy Fusion	A Fusion style belly dance troupe offering both solo and group performances ranging from classic Oriental style to the modern Tribal fusion style. Please visit our website for performance and class information. Directed by Despina Bast.
Hadia	Dancer with over 30 yrs of experience with many styles from around the world
Ibrahim Farrah
In Haren's Way dance Company
Isabel	Isabel lives in Baltimore MD. She performs as a member of Raqs Caravan East in Washington DC and as a soloist at haflas, restaurants, clubs and private events in the Baltimore and Washington DC metro areas.
Isis and the Star Dancers	Isis and the Star Dancers is a group of Middle Eastern (bellydance) and Polynesian (Hula) dancers based in Dallas\Ft. Worth, Texas, offering a wide variety of classes and exciting entertainment.
Jeannie of Belly Dance Delight
Jehari
Jemileh Nour
Jewels Belly Dance Co.	Belly Dance Co that teaches classical egyptian ,tribal style and tribal style belly dance
Jim Boz	Jim Boz is an award winning Middle Eastern dancer and choreographer in San Diego, CA. He has entertained audiences internationally with performances both solo and with his professional dance troupe Sandstorm. His workshops are characterized by a wealth of information, carefully organized and presented in a supportive environment.
Johara Dance Ensemble
Kallisti Tribal
Kaoru of Zuhur Dance
Kateri	Kateri is a belly dancer performing in the MD/DC/VA areas. She enchants audiences with her fluid style and dramatic personality.
Katia
Khiyatta
Khuzama
Kimberly of Zuhur Dance
Krista	Krista is a lively performer in the DC/Baltimore area. Her belly dance style is a blend of Egyptian, Lebanese, Turkish, and American influences.
Lana
Lara Adrienne	Lara Adrienne is a professional belly dance artist whose performances are energetic, artful, and engaging. She studied extensively in the United States, and in Istanbul, Turkey, where she lived and danced for two years.
Latifa's School of Middle Eastern Dance	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.
Laurel Victoria Gray
Laurel Victoria Gray	Award-winning performer, choreographer, instructor, costume deisgner and historian of Middle Eastern, Central Asian and Norht Africa dance and culture.
Layla Bahari	Join us great work out with great fun people (cardio bellydance) Member with IDEA fitness club
Lotus Niraja	Lotus Niraja is a modern style bellydancer with recent workshops and performances around the U.S. She is one of the top performers and instructors on the East Coast and rapidly gaining national recognition. As a performer, her audience loves her energetic, personal elegance and her technique which is expressed with subtle nuances, movements, and emotional interpretation. As a teacher, Lotus teaches technique in its pure form and gives the student the tools to create a solid, yet entertaining dance for their personal use.
Lucy
Luna Zagaria	Here simply to find teachers in the Baltimore area.
Mahsati
Maia of Mooshkila
Malia, Lynwood WA
Malika
Maria
Mariah
Mariyah
Mark Balahadia	Male Belly Dancer, singer and actor.
Masani
Mayada	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.
Meklena
Melody
MiaNaja al Sephira	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
Michelle Joyce
Mirage - Ft. Washington, MD
Mirah Ammal
Monica
Mooshkila
Morocco
Mortifera	A gothic-fusion bellydance troupe
Nadia
Nadira Johara
Naimah	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.
Namira
Natalia
Nefertiti Entertainment & Production Compnay	Professional bellydancer and artistic director of Damali Dance Company on the eastern shore.
Nesmah	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.
Nikki
Nikki Traylor-Knowles
Nimeera	A fun, sophisticated style of belly dance to delight all ages.
Nina Amaya	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.
Nomadic Magic	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.
Nubian Divas
Nuor afid Yasser	Classic traditional Egyptian bellydance
Nyla Crystal
Oreet
Ouranitsa	Having a strong background in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, and Broadway dance, Ouranitsa Abbas picked up the art of Middle Eastern Dance quickly and fell head over heels in 2005, studying with Brenda Petersen and Dori Witt, both at Friends School's Middle Eastern Dance Club and Egyptian Sun at Johns Hopkins University. Since 2005 she has performed in and around Baltimore at private parties and clubs such as Red Maple, Club One, and Sonar, and has helped Dori with the organizational logistics of the troupe and all performances. A current JHU student, Ouranitsa is known for her high energy, charismatic interpretations of Egyptian and Greco-Turkish cabaret, her obsessions with Bollywood, Isis wings, and the Turkish pop singer Tarkan, as well as being the troupe's resident "super spinner" and "Turkish drop" specialist.
Parvani
Parvani
Piper	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.
Piper Hunt
Porsha Bellydance Fitness	Come join this class to learn bellydance for fun and fitness !! Website: porshabellydance.com
Prairie Caravan
Raina
Raks-n-Rhythms: Kostana and Sidqi	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.
RAYHANA RHEA	I started my childhood dream of Bellydancing 2 years ago under Devra Johari and moved to Cabaret under Ruta Moragh and Tribal under Naimah.
RaZan	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
Rebecca Lucy	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.
Romka
Rowen
Ruta Moragh	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
Sabrina Bellydancer
Safira Sahar
Safiyeh	Safiyeh is a Middle Eastern Dance Artist specializing in classic Egyptian dance.
Sahar Amani
Saleema	I am an advanced beginner belly dance student and belly dance enthusiast. Favorite teachers include Lucy Smith(Sheherezade)and El-Naar.
Saleema	I am an advanced beginner belly dance student and belly dance enthusiast. Favorite teachers include Lucy Smith(Sheherezade)and El-Naar.
Saleema	I am an advanced beginner belly dance student and belly dance enthusiast. Favorite teachers include Lucy Smith(Sheherezade)and El-Naar.
Samira Shuruk
Samira Shuruk	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.
Sandra
Sara Beth
Sarah Skinner
Sarysma
Sestraluna	Troupe specializing in belly dance and world dance fusion; located in Annapolis, MD
Shadiyah
Shaell	Shaell has had an interest in belly dancing from a young age. Being from a Moroccan background and raised in Spain, she was grown up around belly dancing and Flamenco, but when she saw her first Ariellah, Mira Betz, and Unmata videos, she was enthralled and determined to study and learn. She began taking belly dance classes in 2006 with Asharah and Belladonna of Romka. She has taken many workshops from professional dancers such as Ariellah, Unmata, Shakra, Belladonna of Romka, Kassar, and others. Shaell can be seen performing her belly dancing that involves pop n locking, african, gothic, and her own unique style of dance that involves flare and spirituality. She believes that life is full of adventures and knowledge waiting to be learned and that every dancer she sees inspires her to keep dancing. As a soloist, she looks forward to performing at new venues, traveling, taking workshops, and meeting other spirited dancers.
Shaheen Alikhan	In the rolling Blue Ridge mountains, Fata Morgana Bellydance has been offering classes to women for seven years. An ancient form of dance, bellydance is now studied as everything from a performance art to a look-good, feel-good workout. Low to no impact, it is ideal for everyone, regardless of age, body type, or prior dance experience. Come develop grace, strength, and confidence as you learn in a fun and welcoming environment. Fata Morgana instructor Shaheen Alikhan has been belly dancing since 1998 and currently teaches belly dancing classes in Charlottesville and Shepherdstown. Her specialty is in folkloric tribal style, incorporating her knowledge from different cultures and eras. She is available for promotions, parties, and private & group lessons. Fata Morgana's performance range includes Central and Northern Virginia, The Washington DC/metropolitan area, parts of West Virginia including Martinsburg, Sheperdstown, Charlestown, and Harper's Ferry, and Frederick and other cities in western Maryland.
Shaheen Alikhan	In the rolling Blue Ridge mountains, Fata Morgana Bellydance has been offering classes to women for seven years. An ancient form of dance, bellydance is now studied as everything from a performance art to a look-good, feel-good workout. Low to no impact, it is ideal for everyone, regardless of age, body type, or prior dance experience. Come develop grace, strength, and confidence as you learn in a fun and welcoming environment. Fata Morgana instructor Shaheen Alikhan has been belly dancing since 1998 and currently teaches belly dancing classes in Charlottesville and Shepherdstown. Her specialty is in folkloric tribal style, incorporating her knowledge from different cultures and eras. Fata Morgana is available for promotions, parties, and private & group lessons. Fata Morgana's performance range includes Central and Northern Virginia, The Washington DC/metropolitan area, parts of West Virginia including Martinsburg, Sheperdstown, Charlestown, and Harper's Ferry, and Frederick and other cities in western Maryland.
Shahrzad	Shahrzad is a professional dancer who is currently located outside Baltimore. She works regularly in the Baltimore/DC area and travels to Philadelphia and NYC for special shows and events.
Shaula
Shaunte
Shaunte
Shems	Shems is a respected professional belly dance performing artist based in Baltimore, MD. Shems also offers weekly belly dance classes for all levels in Baltimore, MD, as well as private lessons and out of area workshops. Shems is available to perform for events and celebrations both locally in MD, DC & VA, nationally and internationally.
Shira
Somra al Nubia
Sonja
Suhaila Salimpour
Summer
Susan Poloski	Traditional Egyptian belly dance.
Teena Byrd	I am seeking performance experience and work as a bellydancer as I make the transition into professional.
Thalia Hamdi	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.
The NDC	The Niraja Dance Company (The NDC) is a Baltimore based, professional group of Middle Eastern Dance artists specializing in Modern Lebanese, Egyptian, and Urban bellydance styles. The NDC, featured on IAMED's "Bellydance Sensations" and "Bellydance 'O' Rama, is one of Baltimore's premier Middle Eastern Dance companies and also travels to perform in many dance venues across the U.S.
Toria	Toria is a belly dance performer/entertainer residing in the Maryland/Virginia/ D.C area. Toria performs Lebanese, Egyptian and Cabaret style bellydance. She performs to all kinds of music, ranging from classical to modern pop Arabic music. Her dynamic fun personality will leave your guests asking for more!
Tribal Remix
Trinity Ane
Tydirah
Typhrodisia
Vasha Hatal
Yasmin	World renowned Egyptian-style dancer, dance teacher, and music producer.
Yasmina
Yosefa
Yucy	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.
Yucy	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.
Yucy	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.
Zahra Zuhair
Zaina Hart
Zanobia from Denmark	teacher, choreographer, troupe leader...
Zarifa	Zarifa is a professional belly dancer, teacher& henna artist. She has studied dance in Turkey, Morocco, & the US. Zarifa enjoys folkloric style dance, Turkish Rom & Oriental, & Vintage Belly dance.
Zarifa	Professional Bellydancer in the Maryland-Virgina-Washington DC Area.
Zehra
Zobeide	Egyptian Technique, American Precision, Modern Performance Performer and teacher in DC metro area. Currently studying with Saphira. Studied with Artemis, Autumn Leah Ward, Yasmin.
Zuhur Dance	Zuhur, meaning "blossoms" in Arabic, is a well suited title for these Maryland jewels! Zuhur Dance, Kaoru, Safiya, Kimberly have studied with some of the most renowned teachers in the area, and have performed both as soloists and in various troupes, for prestigious events, including Artscape, Dance Baltimore, the Five Seasons, Casablanca, Rakkasah East, Rakkasah Spring Caravan, and numerous private functions. As individual dancers and together, they offer their unique gifts and talents that translate beautifully into the form of bellydance.
Zuhur Dance

Musicians
Abdel Halim Hafez	Abdel Halim Hafez born February 6,1929 in a small village called "Halawat" in Sharqia, Egypt. Abdel Halim graduated from the Academy of Arabic Music in 1948 and joined the Egyptian radio in 1952 - to become a favourite singer among the young generation at the time. He acted and sang in a total of 16 movies. His songs are until now a leading path for the young generation. Abdel Halim Hafez died March 30, 1977 .
Americanistan
Apollonia	Greek band based in the Baltimore area. They are amazing.
Arabic Song Lyrics and Translation	With over 250 songs from all over the Arabic speaking world in translation. Artists include: Abdel Halim Hafez, Oum Kalthoum, Fairuz, Nancy Ajram, Hussain al-Jasmi, Amr Diab, Tamer Hosni, Khaled, Natacha Atlas, Elissa, Sherine, Haifa Wehbe, Marcel Khal
Brother
Clann an Drumma
Daveed Korup
DJ Vexamus
Domba!
Ensemble Georgika
Greek Music Store
Gypsophilia	Exotic music from Turkey, Greece, Yugoslavia, Hungary, Romania, and the Middle East, plus Jewish tunes and originals.
Gypsy Caravan
Ishtar, Pittsburgh's Classic Belly Dance Band	Wow- these folks are fun. They play Turkish and Arabic favorites. Melissa, the Clarinet player, teaches a great ensemble class.
John Bilezikjian	Master Oud player who has been performing for over 40 years and who has BA's in Violin, Oud and Composition .
Loreena McKennitt
Luis Delgado
Maduro	Maduro is a Washington D.C. area electronic music artist who records a blend of dark, textured electronica and “Electribal” music catering to the darker and more abstract side of Middle Eastern and South Asian dance. Maduro believes in bringing darker electronica and IDM sounds into world fusion and creating art for other artists to interpret. Maduro signed with Eventide Music Productions in 2006.
Maqam Music
Mary Ellen Donald	Nationally acclaimed author, instructor, and performer in Middle Eastern Percussion.
Omar Faruk Tekbilek
Pangia	A favorite band that plays live for dancers at the four Rakkasah festivals.
Raquy and the Cavemen
Sirocco
Solace and Tim Rayborn
Telesma
The Rogues
Tulumba Music	Turkish music source
Turbo Tabla
Turku
Wicked Tinkers
Wolgemut

Vendors
Amazing Spiral Presents Bellydance	Formerly The Oasis at Comics Kingdom— still "Your Baltimore Source for Everything Bellydance!"
Artemis Imports
Audrena
Bauchladen	Custom costumes, including the Marta the Legend line.
Belly Dance Costumes	Handmade bellydance costumes from the Middle East ready for immediate shipping!
Belly Dance Store	Belly Dance Store is an importer of fine Egyptian costumes.
Belly Dance Store
Bellyroll
Caldron Crafts	Storefront selling Beads and Jewelry. Jewelry Classes.
Cleopatra's Closet	Unique treasures from the Silk Road
Dahlal International
Dancer MD
Devadasi Tribal and Cabaret Costume Designs
Devadasi Tribal and Cabaret Costume Designs	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.
Gypsy Jewels	Gypsy 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.
Habibi Hon Web Services	Website design and hosting for dancers by dancers.
Habibi Hon Web Services	Website design and hosting for dancers by dancers.
Hasani's Virtual Emporium
Home of Poi
House of Musical Traditions	We carry acoustic instruments, accessories and books from around the world - including rare and exotic instruments.
Karma Style	This is a Russian costume site, but they have some unique stuff. We're looking into if they can sell to customers in the US, and updates will be coming!
Karolinka
King of the Nile
L. Rose Designs
Maqam Music
Master Torvald
Miss Belly Dance
Miss Bellydance	Quality costumes and accessories, including hip scarves and ballet shoes
Mystical Makings
Natural Hair, Inc.
Natural Journeys
Nomadic Magic Tribal Dance	Nomadic magic Tribal Dance is the first and only all tribal dance troupe on the Eastern Shore. Tribal-dance you can take anywhere and dance with anyone!
Nomadic Magic Tribal Dance	Nomadic magic Tribal Dance is the first and only all tribal dance troupe on the Eastern Shore. Tribal-dance you can take anywhere and dance with anyone!
Sahara Smoke Co.	The oldest and most trusted online retailer of hookahs, hookah accessories and shisha tobacco.
Salome's Tent
Scheherezade Imports
See-Fit Body Stockings	See-Fit Body Stockings: Your Second Skin. Dare to be Bare!
Sephora Cosmetics
Shimmy Shimmy
Silks by Nina	Custom hand-dyed silk veils of different weights and styles.
Solomon's Mine	Solomon's Mine specializes in bringing the newest tribal costumes, jewelry and props. We also sell professional Egyptian costumes and accessories.
Spirit India
Sugar Petals
Turkish Emporium
Unicorn Belly Dance Supply
Whitestones Rhinestones	Resource for replacement stones

Venues
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Acropolis Banquet Room
Aladin Cafe
Alf Laylah Wa Laylah
All Seasons Hafla	Amateur and Professional Show every month at the Kitchen of India in Parkville, MD. A show by bellydancers and for bellydancers; come join us! (formerly the Five Seasons Hafla in Baltimore)
American Legion Hall
Amers Cafe
Amers Cafe	Amer's Cafe is a dine-in restaurant offering delicious American, Mediterranean, and Egyptian cuisine. Our dishes are made in an authentic wood-burning oven. Come and taste what we have to offer! Only here Kids can make their own 10" pizza!
Amers Cafe Hafla	Come join the fun as area dancers join their talents to perform in this family friendly restaurant offering delicious American, Mediterranean, and Egyptian cuisine. This Hafla is scheduled to take place on the last Sunday of every other month. Contact Thalia Hamdi at thaliahamdi@gmail.com for performance opportunities in a comfortable and supportive environment.
Anne Arundel Community College	Events are usually held in the Humanities Recital Hall.
Artscape	July 20-22, 2007 Artscape is America's largest, municipally-produced arts festival that remains free and open to the public. Artscape, the region's premier celebration of the arts, features continuous musical performances by local, regional, and na
Available to Come To You
Avalon Studio	The Avalon Studio is a unique center where you will find classes in yoga, tai chi, pilates, and belly dance taught by experienced, talented and compassionate instructors. Our hope is to provide an opportunity for creativity, exploration and personal expression and growth to the members of the Catonsville and Baltimore communities.
Avalon Yoga Studio	The Avalon Studio is a unique center where you will find classes in yoga, tai chi, pilates, and belly dance taught by experienced, talented and compassionate instructors. Our hope is to provide an opportunity for creativity, exploration and personal expression and growth to the members of the Catonsville and Baltimore communities.
Baldwin Hall
Ballys Total Fitness
Barking Dog
BellyPalooza	Festival with workshops, seminars, shows and free shopping
Best Western Lehigh Valley
Big Vanilla
Blue Heron Wellness Center	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.
Blue Nile Dance Studio	Blue Nile Dance Studio is just a few short blocks from Baltimore's inner harbor which is well known for its shopping, food, and sight seeing. The studio is located above El Basha Cafe, pop downstairs to get drinks and snacks! There is a large parking lot located directly across the street.
BOCA Fest
Bombay Nights	Excellent Indian restaurant within easy reach of White Marsh shopping and entertainment
Cafe Spice	Indian restaurant with a lovely atmosphere and a bar.
Casablanca
Casbah
Caspian, House of Kabob
Cazbar: a Mediterranean Tavern
CCBC classes at Carver Center	The Carver Center is a high school with a dance room that has a rubber floor and mirrors. Naimah and Nina Amaya teach there.
Chesapeake Arts Center	The Chesapeake Arts Center (CAC) is a 58,000 sq. ft. multi-discipline arts facility located in Northern Anne Arundel County, just south of Baltimore, Maryland. Our facility houses a 904-seat Main Stage, a 110-seat Studio Theatre, gallery space, ceramics lab, dance studios, music rooms, resident artists' studios, scene-shop and classrooms.
Chesapeake Pride Festival	CPF 2007 will be held rain or shine from 11:00AM to 7:00PM on Saturday August 25th. This years' festival is JAM packed with entertainment & fun for all ages. There will be plenty of food and drinks for sale that everyone will enjoy,plus, we even have a BE
Colony South
Dance Connection Studio
Dance Works Dance Studio
Dangerously Delicious Pies
Dangerously Delicious Pies
DC Tribal Cafe	Tribal event held every last Sunday of the month at the club Asylum in DC.
Desert Cafe	Authentic taste of the Mediterranean in a casual and comfortable setting. BYOB.
District of Columbia Arts Center
El Basha Hookah Cafe
Embassy Suites - BWI
Fairouz Mediterranean Cafe
Fells Point Fun Festival
Folk Tours Music and Dance Camp	Days and nights of live music and dance, classes, parties, and more! National and international teachers.
Great Soul Wellness	The Great Soul Wellness Studio is an environmentally conscious, family-friendly wellness studio in Northeast Baltimore. We are a gathering place for members of the community to meet, learn together, and be in healing relationships with each other. We offer a variety of movement-based classes in Yoga, Belly Dancing, Capoeira, Tai Chi, and more. Our wellness options include: Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Community Acupuncture, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Massage, Naturopathic Medicine, Shamanic Healing, and Shiatsu. Our healing modalities, special speakers and events cater to the needs of parents, children, and the whole community.
Harmony Hall Regional Center; John Addison Concert Hall	This exciting facility in a converted elementary school houses a wide variety of activities and community interests. The regional center serves as a community center, with recreation classes and events geared toward children, teens, adults, and seniors. The Arts portion of the facility provides a variety of fine arts programs, including classes in the visual arts, theater and dance. The John Addison Concert Hall and galleries offer music, dance, and dramatic programs and exhibitions. Natural resources are also highlighted at the center, with classes and exhibit space available for those whose interests lie in the outdoors.
Hellas Restaurant
Heritage Arts Festival
Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport
Hilton Hotel
Holiday Inn (Cherry Hill, NJ)
Joe's Movement Emporium	Joe's Movement Emporium is the community performing arts center of World Arts Focus, a 501(c)(3) charitable arts organization whose mission is to promote participation and practice in dance, movement, and performing arts traditions from around the world, using the arts as a tool for revitalizing community.
John Carroll Auditorium
Johns Hopkins University
Kellys Herb House	Herb house, organic market, holistic practitioners and nutritionists. Home to bellydancing classes and workshops for Latifa's School of Middle Eastern Dance.
Kitchen of India	A fine Bangladeshi & Indian Cuisine. All fried dishes are prepared in low cholesterol and low fat vegetable oil.
Kumari
La Marsa International Lounge
Ladies' Total Fitness
Lebanese Taverna	The beautiful interior features tall windows that look out on the water, and ceilings that billow down like the sails of a ship. While the design is unique, you'll find the same great service, quality foods, and wine selections that have made Lebanese Tav
MAC Wellness Center, Downtown	State of the art fitness center! 4 pools! Get a free pass from nina@cavtel.net....
Marrakesh Restaurant
Martin's East	Martin's Caterers, serving Baltimore, MD, Washington DC, and the northern Virginia area, can cater any event. Tastefully elegant lobbies, sparkling crystal chandeliers -- since our founding by Martin Resnick in 1964 we've established a reputation for attention to detail. We've even created a special form. It's called the "Make Sure We Don't Make Any Mistakes" Form, and it guarantees a flawless event.
Maryland Athletic Club and Wellness Center
Maryland Kinesiology and Wellness Institute	A practicing and teaching facility in Baltimore, Maryland ~ MDKWI strives to help you bring balance and control back to your life. Using an East meets West approach we offer you, our client and/or student, the tools in a variety of modalities to equip yourself in the healing process. Services and classes in cooking, cheese making, massage, energy balance, etc.
Meadow Mill
Mediterranean Grill, Frederick
Mediterranean Grill, Gaithersburg
Memsahib, Baltimore
Memsahib, Rockville
Meridian Monthly Hafla
Merritt Athletic Club	Member Services Manager Clancy Gilpatrick cgilpatrick@merrittclubs.com
Mirage Cafe	Shisha food and drink in a lovely cafe in the lovely town of Frederick.
Mosaic Cafe	Mosaic Cafe specialize in delicious & reasonably priced Lebanese and American cuisine, including our house specialties & other customer favorites.
Mosaic cafe	Welcome to Mosaic's Cafe Welcome to Mosaic Cafe! We specialize in delicious & reasonably priced cuisine, including our house specialties & other customer favorites. Our cuisine entrees are served in a relaxed and welcoming setting that you & your friends & family are sure to enjoy. Whether you are in the mood to indulge in something new or just want to enjoy some old favorites, we promise that our inventive menu & attentive service will leave you truly satisfied. No matter what your occasion calls for or your appetite demands, the friendly staff at Mosaic Cafe promise to make your next dining experience a pleasant one. At Mosaic's Cafe, you are more than a customer... You are a part of our family.At Mosaic Cafe there are no strangers... Come & meet your future friend!
National Cathedral School
New Deal Cafe	Luscious Lebanese food and desserts, captivating live entertainment, and an intimate community atmosphere. Exhibitions by local artists, and a decent cup of coffee. The New Deal Cafe is nestled in historic Roosevelt Center in the heart of Old Greenbelt. Take in a movie in the theater across the square, and join us for dinner afterward. Enjoy live music on weekends. Sample our gourmet wine selection. Have a latte and read your email using our free wifi internet access.
Odd Fellows Hall
Orchard Market and Cafe
Prince Cafe
Queen of Raks Sharqi
Rakkasah East
Rakkasah East	The festival and most classes will be held at the Ukrainian Cultural Center.
Rakkasah West
Red Maple
Ripken Stadium
Saffron Dance Studio
Severna Park Community Center
Shriver Hall, Johns Hopkins University
Sidqi Studio
Sizzling Bombay
Slayton House
Spring Caravan
Studio Inspire
Studio MiaNaja
Studio Nina Amaya
Studio NinaAmaya
Studio Salima
SwingTime Ballroom
Taste of Morocco
The 5 Seasons
The Carver Center
The Hippo	Gay bar- been around forever!
The Walters Art Museum
Three Kings of Egypt
Tobacco Center Cafe	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.
Towson Nights
Victory Lounge
Zeeba Lounge

Photographers
Capturing Time Photography
Carey Wilkerson	Specializes in outside shoots.
Carlo Pizzaro
Carol Robinson
Cloud Nine Productions
Dale Langdon
Dev-Inspire Studios	Just check out his work! It speaks for itself- dancers, cars, events....
George Stretch
JR Imaging, Inc.
Peter Rice
Richard Curtis
Roberta Mislevy Photography
Roger Wood	Performance photography
Sarah Skinner
Scott Church
Scott Layfield
Stephen Strathdee
Synthetic Shadows	Dance and fashion photographers; featured in Azia's Raq the Camera events
Thomas Wakefield

Resources
Aisha Ali	Aisha Ali is an internationally recognized authority on the dances of Egypt and North Africa. From 1973 to 1997 she made many visits to Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia to document folkloric materials that were fast disappearing. As a result of these trips, she has released numerous audio and video recordings.
Article: HONORING OUR PAST TO PRESERVE OUR DANCE	A must-read for all dancers, pondering the question: "What happened to just plain old belly dance?" Written by Princess Farhana.
Atlanta Bellydance
Babylon Breeze Productions
Baltimore Bellydance
Baltimore Office of Promotion of the Arts
Belly Dance Baltimore Meetup	A free meetup group for dancers and musicians. Huge calendar of events, free link to your own website.
Belly Dance Stuff	Online Lounge for Belly Dancers.
Belly Dancing Info	Promoting the art of belly dancing around the world.
Bellydance Plus!
Bellydance Stuff	articles, info, how-tos, reviews, free clip art and postcards.
Bellydance United	shares the art of bellydance with the Mid-Missouri community by providing forums for performers. We seek to provide a variety of venues where audiences can enjoy this feminine, ancient and beautiful artform along with musical styles that embody or compliment the dance.
Bellydancer Magazine
Bellydancers of Color Association
Bhuz
Brandon's Oasis	Listing of events in the Baltimore, DC and Virginia areas.
Charm City Swing
Chesapeake Residential Realty
classes guide
Culture Fares
DC Tribal
Emusic	Extensive selection of Middle Eastern music. Download songs on a monthly subscription.
Gothic Bellydance Resource
IAMED
Johns Hopkins University
Kostana's Resources
Live Bellydance	Buy and sell Bellydance Costumes, Hip Scarves, Cymbals, Head and Footwear, Skirts and Veils, Bellydance Music, Bellydance Costumes
Lucy's Resources
MD Mideastern Performing Arts
Middle Eastern Culture and Dance Association	A service to the entire near- and mid-eastern music and dance community, providing three publications, festivals, regional dance parties, workshops, a website, and product discounts from dozens of vendors.
Mike Colasono
Oriental Dancer
Philly Raqs!	This website is for belly dancers and those interested in belly dancing in the Greater Philadelphia area, including Southeastern Pennsylvania, Northern Delaware, South Jersey and Central Pennsylvania.
Radio Bastet	Podcasts of favorite cuts from an ever-growing collection of 'old school' belly dance vinyl LPs in a radio-show format, compiled for your listening and dancing enjoyment. All vintage belly dance music, all the time!
Sakkal
ShimmySista.com	Online store specializing in Plus Size Dancewear.
Shira: The Art of Middle Eastern Dance	Some of the topics on this site include: About Belly Dancing And Its History; Culture: Music, Myths, More; Belly Dancing Fun And Frolic; and Belly Dancing Advice & How-To's. In total there are over 500 articles to explore.
SOWEBO
The Gilded Serpent	Online magazine of Middle Eastern Dance.
The Joy of Bellydancing
Viva La Diva	Bellydance competition in Boston, MA. Hosted by Za-Beth. Features two days of Work shops, Shows, Diva Pageant & The George Abdo Tribute. Held from Saturday/Sunday ~ August 22/23.
WAMEDA
We Love Music	Summaries, reviews and samples of recent releases, including Arabic and Andalusian selections.
Wedding Invitations	Unique Invitations by Deborah Burman Carasso - Fantastic Service!! and Outstanding Prices!!! Huge selection of Gorgeous Invitations for Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Sweet 16, Graduation and Your Special Event. Work guaranteed 100% Why settle for less!!! Helping clients pick out the perfect invitation and accessories for any occasion for over 25 years! Work Guaranteed 100% Serving Pleased Clients Nationwide. FREE GROUND SHIPPING with $500 + purchase!!
Wikipedia Article on Bellydance	There's lots of knowledge in this area about bellydance and the Middle East. Contribute to the article!
World Music Folklife Center
Zaghareet's World
Zakira
Zorba, The Veiled Male	Great veil dancing resources for and about male bellydancers