The Middle Eastern Dance

Teacher & Performer Directory

(U.S. States Alabama Through Arkansas)

Alabama Aiesha Banu E-Mail: aieshabanu@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (205) 870-9053 Based In: Birmingham, Alabama Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Vendor, Troupe Director (Zivah Safirah) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals (6/02) Amira E-Mail: amira_of_birmingham@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (205) 558-4221 Web Site: www.geocities.com/amira_of_birmingham Based In: Birmingham, Alabama Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane (11/03) Aziza E-Mail: colemanl@vmcmail.com Phone: (+1) (205) 879-0701 Mailing Address: 1908-301 Chateau Circle Birmingham, AL 35209 U.S.A. Based In: Birmingham and Hoover, Alabama Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1974, teaching since 1975. Only female students accepted. (11/05) Bachiva (Amanda Stokes) E-Mail: ala_cat@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (256) 882-1563 Mailing Address: 15040 Wade Point Road Huntsville, AL 35803 U.S.A. Based In: Huntsville, Alabama Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane (5/03) Cathy Deloney E-Mail: Yogause@aol.com Phone: (+1) (334) 793-1230 Mailing Address: 802 Chinook St. Dothan, AL 36303 U.S.A. Based In: Dothan, Alabama Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: American Classic (11/04) Cheryl Pierce E-Mail: pier6897@bellsouth.net Phone: (+1) (251) 478-9466 Mailing Address: 276 S. Sage Ave. # 204 Mobile, AL 36606 U.S.A. Based In: Mobile and Daphne, Alabama Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Troupe Member (Zuri Dance Company) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Tribal, Finger Cymbals (11/04) Farida Gamal E-Mail: FaridaGamal@AOL.com Phone: (+1) (256) 852-0828 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 829 Huntsville, AL 35804-0829 U.S.A. Based In: Huntsville, Alabama Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Teacher, Event Sponsor (Seminars, Shows, Haflas), Writer For Various Dance-Related Publications; Charter Member of Huntsville's Beledi Club Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Cane (4/98) Jamilla Rasa E-Mail: jparrish@wwisp.com Phone: (+1) (205) 620-6760 Web Site: www.BohemianMarket.com Mailing Address: 5883 Hwy 119 Montevallo, AL 35115 U.S.A. Based In: Montevallo, Alabama Local Major City: Birmingham, AL Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Vendor, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, Tribal, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Shamadan, Ghawazee, Tunisian, Morrocan Shikkatt (4/98) Jane McWilliams (Maresha) E-Mail: maresha_zuri@yahoo.com Based In: Mobile, Alabama Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher, Troupe Director (Zuri Middle Eastern Dance Troupe) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, Tribal, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Turkish (10/02) Kenya E-Mail: padme74@post.com Phone: (+1) (205) 981-9153 Web Site: webpages.charter.net/kclark9153 Mailing Address: 706 Turtle Lake Drive Birmingham, AL 35242 U.S.A. Based In: Birmingham, Alabama Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Finger Cymbals, Cane (12/04) Leila E-Mail: mcdams@prodigy.net Phone: (+1) (205) 960-8353 Based In: Birmingham, Alabama Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Southern Oasis Dancers) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Cane (8/00) Liz Malcom-Little E-Mail: Lizardbely@hotmail.com Based In: Birmingham, Alabama Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Troupe Member (Zivah Saphirah) Specialties: Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Shamadan (11/04) Lydia E-Mail: cchdlg@tds.net Based In: Centre, Alabama Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student Comments: No teacher here. Seeking teacher relocating here or others in area to share learning with videos. (3/04) Maya Salm E-Mail: mayasalm@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (334) 322-0946 Based In: Montgomery, Alabama Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1993, teaching since 2002. Only female students accepted. (4/07) Petite Jamilla E-Mail: Jeszi83@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (205) 620-6760 Mailing Address: 5883 Hwy 119 Montevallo, AL 35115 U.S.A. Based In: Pelham, Alabama Local Major City: Birmingham, AL Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Vendor, Troupe Director (Sircus of Jreams), Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan (5/03) Safiye E-Mail: safiye05@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (256) 864-2962 Web Site: www.geocities.com/safiye05 Based In: Huntsville, Alabama Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Troupe Director (Mahasin Mideastern Dancers), Troupe Member (Beledi Club of Huntsville) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1982, teaching since 1991. Both male and female students accepted. (11/06) Sarafina E-Mail: sarafina@danceart.net Based In: Birmingham, Alabama Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Teacher, Troupe Director (Gipsy Trance Bellydance) Specialties: Ethnic/Historical, Tribal, Veil, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Balancing, Cane (11/04) Shadia al Shahar Phone: (+1) (205) 542-6012 Based In: Birmingham, Cahaba Heights, Hoover, Alabama Local Major City: Birmingham, AL Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals Profile: Both male and female students accepted. (11/05) Sherry Morrison E-Mail: gypsyredtribe@aol.com Phone: (+1) (205) 836-2306 Mailing Address: 704 77th Way South Birmingham, AL 35206 U.S.A. Based In: Birmingham, Alabama Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Gypsy Red Tribe) Specialties: Tribal, Balancing, Finger Cymbals (11/03) Wiporwil E-Mail: wiporwil@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (256) 383-1094 Mailing Address: 370 Sycamore Drive Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 U.S.A. Based In: Florence, Sheffield, Alabama Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Vendor, Troupe Director (Rainbow Dancers), Troupe Member (Beledi Club of Huntsville) Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Finger Cymbals (12/00)

Alaska Aksana E-Mail: oksana_dance@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (907) 250-8473 Mailing Address: 1120 Covington Court Anchorage, AK 99503 U.S.A. Based In: Anchorage, Alaska Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer Specialties: American Classic, Ethno-Fusion (11/04) Danielle Lawler E-Mail: danielle@nomadiadance.com Phone: (+1) (907) 683-7433 Web Site: www.nomadiadance.com Mailing Address: P.O Box 641 Healy, AK 99743 U.S.A. Based In: Anchorage, Alaska Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (Nomadia ) Specialties: Ethnic/Historical, Tribal, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion Profile: Dancing since 1999, teaching since 2002. Both male and female students accepted. (11/06) Daughters of the New Moon E-Mail: katiyja@hotmail.com Web Site: www.daughtersofthenewmoon.com Based In: Juneau, Alaska Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (Daughters of the New Moon) Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals Profile: Both male and female students accepted. (11/06) Grace Ann E-Mail: graceann@ak.net Phone: (+1) (907) 245-6252 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 10-2458 Anchorage, AK 99510-2458 U.S.A. Based In: Anchorage, Alaska Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Aurora Borealis "Mid-Eastern Dance"), Choreographer and Artist Director for ABMED Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane (2/00) Joanna Oldfield E-Mail: joannaoldfield@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (907) 301-1012 Based In: Anchorage, Alaska Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Troupe Member (Ansam Bellydance) Specialties: American Classic, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Both male and female students accepted. (8/05) Kathleen Gamble E-Mail: katiyja@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (907) 780-4387 Mailing Address: 5993 North St. Juneau, AK 99801 U.S.A. Based In: Juneau, Alaska Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher, Troupe Director (Daughters of the New Moon) Specialties: American Classic Profile: Dancing since , teaching since . Both male and female students accepted. (10/06) Kelly Xuan Hay E-Mail: kellyxhay@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (907) 350-5212 Based In: Anchorage and Palmer, Alaska Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Vendor, Troupe Director (Meyva Tribal Bellydance) Specialties: Tribal, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals (11/03) Lara Lotze E-Mail: laralotze@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (907) 457-8216 Based In: Fairbanks, Alaska Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher, Troupe Member (Noor Shimaal, UAF MEDCA) Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1991, teaching since 2002. Both male and female students accepted. (8/05) Mahaila E-Mail: arctic_dancing_mirage@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (907) 348-8576 Web Site: www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Loft/8478/ Mailing Address: 14730 Turnagain Bluff Anchorage, AK 99515 U.S.A. Based In: Anchorage, Eagle River, and Wasilla, Alaska Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Musician, Troupe Director (Arctic Mirage) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Balancing, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Cane (10/99) Mary Haley E-Mail: coldfusiondance@gmail.com Phone: (+1) (907) 479-4898 Web Site: www.coldfusiondance.iwarp.com/index.html Based In: Fairbanks, Alaska Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Troupe Director (Cold Fusion Dance), Troupe Member (Tundra Caravan) Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 2002, teaching since 2006. Both male and female students accepted. (11/06) Maya E-Mail: UrbanAmericanGypsy@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (907) 349-8694 Based In: Anchorage, Alaska Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (MUSE) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan Profile: Dancing since 1994, teaching since 1999. Both male and female students accepted. (10/06) Najiyah Afreet E-Mail: gembala@acsalaska.net Phone: (+1) (907) 333-3221 Mailing Address: 268 Friendly St Anchorage, AK 99504 U.S.A. Based In: Anchorage, Alaska Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Troupe Director (Hafi Hafim) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, Balancing, Turkish, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 1996, teaching since 1999. Only female students accepted. (8/05) Robyn Russell E-Mail: fnrlr1@uaf.edu Phone: (+1) (907) 451-0984 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 83334 Fairbanks, AK 99708 U.S.A. Based In: Fairbanks, Alaska Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Vendor, Troupe Director (Noor Shimaal) (11/03) Saudi Abduel E-Mail: Saudi_abduel@excite.com Phone: (+1) (907) 688-7737 Mailing Address: PO Box 770457 Eagle River, AK 99577 U.S.A. Based In: Eagle River/Chugiak, Alaska Local Major City: Anchorage, AK Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (Shoom-Bah!) Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Cane (5/03) Souzana E-Mail: souzana_ak@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (907) 388-1452 Mailing Address: 2917 Doughchee Ave North Pole, AK 99705 Based In: Fairbanks and North Pole, Alaska Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (Tundra Caravan Dance Troupe, Inc.) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1998, teaching since 2001. Both male and female students accepted. (4/07) Teresa Ortego E-Mail: ortego@acsalaska.net Phone: (+1) (907) 490-6061 Mailing Address: 2227 Bridle Path North Pole, Alaska 99705 U.S.A. Based In: North Pole and Eielson AFB, Alaska Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Member (Tundra Caravan) Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane (3/04) Veronica Sims/FateeFah E-Mail: nica@ptialaska.net Phone: (+1) (907) 486-2440 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8024 Kodiak, AK 99615 U.S.A. Based In: Kodiak, Alaska Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (Noor Shimaal) Specialties: Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals (11/04) Xanthea E-Mail: xanthea_04@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (907) 338-6867 Based In: Anchorage, Alaska Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Troupe Member (Hafi Harim) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 2002, teaching since 2004. (4/07)

Arizona Amber Rose Phone: (+1) (520) 713-6822 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2544 Prescott, Arizona 86302 U.S.A. Based In: Prescott, Arizona Local Major City: Phoenix, AZ Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Troupe Member (Troupe Salamat), Singer Specialties: Ethnic/Historical, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Tunisian (3/01) Angelique E-Mail: angelique@angeliqueandfriends.com Phone: (+1) (602) 735-3107 Web Site: www.angeliqueandfriends.com Mailing Address: Angelique & Friends Entertainment 2753 E. Broadway Road Suite 101 #274 Mesa, Arizona 85204 U.S.A. Based In: Mesa Arizona Local Major City: Phoenix Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher, Booking Agent Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 1987, teaching since 1993. Only female students accepted. (4/06) Ankestamen E-Mail: Sherryjeffries@msn.com Phone: (+1) (602) 955-1959 Web Site: groups.msn.com/Ankestamen Based In: Phoenix, Arizona Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Snake, Cane (6/02) Anahid - Cari Smith E-Mail: anahid@anayatribal.com Phone: (+1) (602) 570-9122 Mailing Address: 10761 W. Roanoke Ave. Avondale, AZ 85323 U.S.A. Based In: Avondale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Tempe, and Phoenix, Arizona Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Vendor, Troupe Director (Syren Bellydance Co. & Anaya Tribal Bellydance), Troupe Member (Bedouin Tribe) Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Balancing, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 1993, teaching since 2003. Both male and female students accepted. (4/07) Badrea Talua E-Mail: BadreaT1@aol.com Phone: (+1) (602) 504-9183 Mailing Address: 16616 N. 2nd Lane Phoenix, AZ 85023 U.S.A. Based In: Phoenix, Arizona Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher, Troupe Member (Dancers of Eclypse), Choreographer Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Cane, Scarves (4/01) Carmen Evans E-Mail: stardancerdesign@comcast.net Phone: (+1) (520) 577-1847 Based In: Tucson, Arizona Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Troupe Director (Arabian Dance Arts) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan Profile: Dancing since 1975, teaching since 1976. Both male and female students accepted. (10/06) Carrie Konyha E-Mail: carrie@gaiadance.net Web Site: www.gaiadance.net Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3220 Sedona, AZ 86340 U.S.A. Based In: Phoenix, Mesa, Temp, and Scottsdale, Arizona Local Major City: Phoenix, AZ Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Vendor, Troupe Director (American Gypsy) Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Sacred Dance, Finger Cymbals, Egyptian Oriental Profile: Dancing since 1994, teaching since 1998. Both male and female students accepted. (12/04) Dahlena E-Mail: Dahlena@Onebox.com Phone: (+1) (928) 342-2934 Based In: Yuma, Arizona Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (Dahlena Dancers), Choreographer, Researcher, Writer, Producer Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan (5/02) Danah E-Mail: DanahStedman@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (623) 572-5156 Based In The Following Arizona Cities: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, Peoria, Sun City, Surprise Local Major City: Phoenix, AZ Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Vendor Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan (3/01) Demi Faraday E-Mail: demifaraday@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (602) 957-1830 Mailing Address: 5121 N. 40th St. B303 Phoenix, AZ 85018 U.S.A. Based In: Phoenix, Arizona Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental Profile: Dancing since 1995, teaching since 1998. Both male and female students accepted. (4/07) Diosa E-Mail: orangelotus@msn.com Phone: (+1) (602) 573-6238 Web Site: www.orangelotus.com Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8101 Surprise, AZ 85374 U.S.A. Based In: Surprise, Glendale, Peoria, Arizona Local Major City: Phoenix Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Troupe Director (Desert Flowers and Jewels of Arabia), Troupe Member (Desert Gypsies and Jewels of Arabia) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan Profile: Dancing since 2001, teaching since 2002. Both male and female students accepted. (10/06) Guru Darshan Kaur E-Mail: Lacasadeyoga@cs.com Phone: (+1) (602) 803-9573 Based In: Chandler, Gilbert and Scottsdale, Arizona Local Major City: Phoenix, AZ Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Teacher Specialties: Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals (3/01) Helena Vlahos E-Mail: helenav@cox.net Phone: (+1) (602) 274-9188 Web Site: helenavlahos.com Mailing Address: 6040 North 15th St. Phoenix, AZ 85014 U.S.A. Based In: Phoenix, Arizona Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: American Classic, Finger Cymbals (11/03) Kahlea E-Mail: k-leegill@juno.com Phone: (+1) (480) 967-5151 Based In: Tempe, Arizona Local Major City: Phoenix, AZ Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Vendor, Choreographer, Troupe Director Specialties: American Classic, Tribal Fusion, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 1997, teaching since 2002. Both male and female students accepted. (11/05) Katherine Jones E-Mail: jonesaz@rmi.net Phone: (+1) (520) 445-5919 Based In: Prescott, Arizona Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Vendor, Troupe Member (Troupe Salamat) Specialties: Ethnic/Historical, Tribal, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals (4/01) LaMirage E-Mail: lamirage@home.com Phone: (+1) (480) 699-6597 Based In The Following Arizona Cities: Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Scottsdale, and Phoenix Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Student, Teacher Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Cane (6/01) Lara E-Mail: dancinglara22@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (480) 695-1067 Mailing Address: 22422 N. 89th Ave. Peoria, AZ 85383 U.S.A. Based In: Phoenix, Tempe, Gilbert, and Glendale, Arizona Local Major City: Phoenix Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Turkish, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 1997, teaching since 2004. Both male and female students accepted. (8/05) Mahin E-Mail: mahin@cox.net Phone: (+1) (480) 233-0022 Based In: Phoenix, Arizona Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Only female students accepted. (8/05) MaKara E-Mail: MaKaraDancingGypsy@msn.com Phone: (+1) (602) 750-1592 Mailing Address: 5819 South 42nd Place Phoenix, AZ 85040 U.S.A. Based In: Phoenix, Arizona Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Vendor, Troupe Member (Of the Earth) Specialties: American Classic, Tribal Fusion, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals (10/04) Meena E-Mail: meena_oasis@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (480) 495-3739 Based In: Tempe, Arizona Local Major City: Phoenix, AZ Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Finger Cymbals, Cane (3/04) Melissa Billings E-Mail: missykissy@rock.com Phone: (+1) (602) 230-5603 Mailing Address: 307 E. Cheery Lynn Road Phoenix, AZ 85012 U.S.A Based In: Phoenix, Arizona Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Musician, Event Sponsor, Troupe Member (Unity in Motion & Culte de Feu) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals (11/03) Najat E-Mail: najatm@dreamscape.com Phone: (+1) (520) 529-0885 Based In: Tucson, Arizona Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Finger Cymbals, Musicality (6/02) Najla E-Mail: najla2@juno.com Phone: (+1) (602) 997 5132 Web Site: gobellydance.com Mailing Address: 1323 E Christy Drive Phoenix, AZ 85020 U.S.A. Based In: Phoenix, Arizona Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Vendor, Troupe Director (Dancers of Eclypse), SCA Member Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion (11/03) Najla and Raven E-Mail: info@jewelsofthedesert.net Phone: (+1) (928) 373-5245 Web Site: www.jewelsofthedesert.net Mailing Address: 160 E 1st Street Yuma, AZ U.S.A. Based In: Yuma, Arizona Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Teacher, Choreographer, Troupe Director (Jewels of the Desert) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic Profile: Dancing since , teaching since . Both male and female students accepted. (10/06) Nefeera E-Mail: nefeera@webtv.net Phone: (+1) (520) 421-0901 Based In: Casa Grande, Arizona Local Major City: Phoenix, AZ Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Echos of the East) Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Veil (1/04) Ramona E-Mail: ramona.grewe@ispwest.com Based In: Tucson, Arizona Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Both male and female students accepted. (11/05) Saahira E-Mail: lisav70@cox.net Web Site: members.tripod.com/~Saahira Based In The Following Arizona Cities: Northern Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Sun Cities, Scottsdale Local Major City: Phoenix, AZ Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Dance Researcher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Costume Instruction (6/02) Samra E-Mail: samrabellydancer@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (520) 421-0927 Mailing Address: 14 no. Kimberly Drive Casa Grande, AZ 85222 U.S.A. Based In: Casa Grande, Arizona Local Major City: Phoenix, AZ Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Member (Echos of the East) Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals (10/02) Susan Eyde E-Mail: beledymelody@aol.com Phone: (+1) (520) 798-3933 Mailing Address: 3661 N Campbell Avenue, Suite 395 Tucson, AZ 85719 U.S.A. Based In: Tucson, Arizona Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Hadia Sahara), Choreographer Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Shamadan Profile: Dancing since 1992. Both male and female students accepted. (11/03) Tanya Liptak (Jezebel) E-Mail: Fantasydancer@webtv.net Phone: (+1) (623) 587-9721 Web Site: www.angelfire.com//biz/liptak Mailing Address: P.O.Box 55051 Phoenix, AZ 85078-5051 U.S.A. Based In The Following Arizona Cities: Glendale, Peoria, Sun City, Scottsdale, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Carefree Local Major City: Phoenix, AZ Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Vendor, Director of The Zillions, Video Producer, Television Producer, Lecturer, Choreographer Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Costume Instruction, Comedy, Cane (1/01) Troupe Alimah Phone: (+1) (602) 565-5857 Web Site: www.troupealimah.com Based In: Phoenix, Mesa, Gilbert, and Chandler, Arizona Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Troupe Director (Troupe Alimah) Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1999, teaching since 2002. Both male and female students accepted. (8/05) Yanar E-Mail: yanar333@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (520) 977-9932 Based In: Tucson, Arizona Local Major City: Phoenix, Arizona Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer Specialties: American Classic, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals (12/04) Yasmina E-Mail: yasmina@joyofbellydancing.com Phone: (+1) (480) 962-6303 Web Site: www.joyofbellydancing.com Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1161 Mesa, AZ 85211 U.S.A. Based In The Following Arizona Cities: Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Scottsdale Local Major City: Phoenix, AZ Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Troupe Baladi), Troupe Member (Stars of the Desert), Producer For 8 Years Of Public Access Television Show (The Joy of Belly Dancing) Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Snake, Cane (4/06)

Arkansas Apryl Okoroafor (Samira) E-Mail: aprylo@uark.edu Phone: (+1) (501) 575-5593 Based In: Fayetteville & Springdale, Arkansas Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: American Classic (12/01) Babyblus2u E-Mail: Babyblus2u@aol.com Based In: Fort Smith, Arkansas Local Major City: Fayetteville, AR Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student (5/98) Bahijah Rashid E-Mail: irenewhit@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (479) 442-6416 Based In: Fayetteville/Springdale, Arkansas Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Member (Meira Nawal) Specialties: American Classic (10/02) Inge E-Mail: plentymystic@netscape.net Phone: (+1) (501) 624-6871 Based In: Hot Springs, Arkansas Local Major City: Little Rock, AR Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (Plenty Mystic) Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals (5/03) Kashmir E-Mail: kashmir@aristotle.net Phone: (+1) (501) 374-0126 Mailing Address: 1709 S. Park Street Little Rock, AR 72202 U.S.A. Based In: Little Rock, Arkansas Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Dance Researcher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals (3/98) Kathy Kisida E-Mail: soundheals@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (479) 443-5751 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 332 Fayetteville, AR 72702 U.S.A. Based In: Fayetteville, Arkansas Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Troupe Member (ShapeShifter) Specialties: Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals (6/02) Lady Amina E-Mail: francistrudya@uams.edu Phone: (+1) (501) 614-9569 Based In: Little Rock, Arkansas Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Ethnic/Historical, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane (11/03) Lena Hudson E-Mail: lenahudson@cox.net Phone: (+1) (479) 313-5933 Web Site: www.lenaregina.com Based In: Fayetteville & Springdale, Arkansas Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Troupe Member (Desert Fire) Specialties: American Classic, Balancing Profile: Dancing since 1998, teaching since 2003. Both male and female students accepted. (11/05) Maya E-Mail: scryberwitch13@netzero.net Phone: (+1) (479) 571-2529 Based In: Fayetteville/Springdale, Arkansas Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: American Classic Profile: Both male and female students accepted. (11/05) Rune E-Mail: troupe@midnightflamebellydance.com Phone: (+1) (501) 730-2928 Web Site: www.midnightflamebellydance.com Based In: North Little Rock, Arkansas Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Midnight Flame) Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 1996, teaching since 2004. Both male and female students accepted. (10/06) Sanah E-Mail: jenntripp@earthlink.net Phone: (+1) (479) 466-2215 Based In: Fayetteville and Springdale, Arkansas Local Major City: Fayetteville Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Teacher, Troupe Director (Arabian Spark), Troupe Member (Desert Fire) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Balancing Profile: Dancing since 2001, teaching since 2004. Only female students accepted. (11/06) Shahna E-Mail: shannonsahr@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (501) 455-1229 Mailing Address: 11464 David O. Dodd Road Little Rock, AR 72204 U.S.A. Based In: Little Rock, Arkansas Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Mirana Middle Eastern Dance Co., Inc.) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan (8/02)

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