The Middle Eastern Dance

Teacher & Performer Directory

(U.S. States New Mexico Through North Dakota)

New Mexico

If you're in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, don't forget to look in listings under Texas, too! Amaya E-Mail: mariaamaya@web.com Phone: (+1) (505) 260-1186 Web Site: maria.amaya.com Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9157 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87119-9157 U.S.A. Based In: Albuquerque, New Mexico Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor (annual Shake & Bake Dance Festival), Video Producer Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Snake, Cane, Shamadan, Gitana Spanish Gypsy (11/04) Asha Pollem E-Mail: silkasha@aol.com Phone: (+1) (505) 764-8131 Mailing Address: 2661 Floral Rd. NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 U.S.A. Based In: Albuquerque, New Mexico Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Troupe Eclypse) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Tribal, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Ethno-Fusion (9/00) Celine E-Mail: celine@swcp.com Web Site: www.swcp.com/~celine Based In: Albuquerque, New Mexico Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Troupe Member (Bahira) Specialties: Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Ethno-Fusion (3/05) Deborah Newberg E-Mail: dnewberg@USA.net Phone: (+1) (505) 699-2887 Mailing Address: P. O. Box 33184 Santa Fe, NM 87594 U.S.A. Based In: Santa Fe, New Mexico Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Both male and female students accepted. (5/07) Eliane Allegre E-Mail: elianeallegre@cs.com Phone: (+1) (505) 474-0033 Based In: Santa Fe, Madrid, and Albuquerque, New Mexico Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Azadeh), Dance/Movement Therapist Volunteer Specialties: Ethnic/Historical, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane (3/01) "Faizah" Joyce R. Danenberg E-Mail: rejoyce@laplaza.org Phone: (+1) (505) 758-5621 Mailing Address: HCR 74 Box 22110 El Prado, NM 87529 U.S.A. Based In: El Prado & Taos, New Mexico Local Major City: Santa Fe, NM Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Troupe Badra) Specialties: Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Ancient Goddess Tribal & Religious Dances, Altar Dance & Meditation (6/01) Flo Bargar E-Mail: flobargar@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (505) 250-2058 Mailing Address: 3019 Central Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 87106 U.S.A. Based In: Albuquerque, New Mexico Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Vendor, Troupe Director (The Rogue Bindis) Specialties: Tribal, Balancing, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 2000, teaching since 2005. Only female students accepted. (1/07) Ishtara (Annya Whalen) E-Mail: nov848@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (505) 737-0356 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2524 Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 U.S.A. Based In: Taos, New Mexico Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Vendor Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing Profile: Dancing since 1990, teaching since 1997. Both male and female students accepted. (9/06) Joan Kafri E-Mail: jkafri@peoplepc.com Phone: (+1) (505) 983-7725 Based In: Santa Fe, New Mexico Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Folkloric, Choreography (3/01) Julianna, Caravan Of Dreams E-Mail: jlichius@aol.com Phone: 505-255-2727 Mailing Address: 139 Harvard SE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106 U.S.A. Based In: Albuquerque, New Mexico Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (Red Pheonix) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Snake, Cane (12/03) Leyla Najma E-Mail: leyla@leyla-najma.com Phone: (+1) (505) 459-8015 Web Site: www.leyla-najma.com Mailing Address: 9608 Palomita Ct NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 U.S.A. Based In: Albuquerque, New Mexico Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Choreographer Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1985. (11/05) Linda Reeder-Sanchez E-Mail: Yallazadeh@juno.com Mailing Address: 5206 Mescalero Trail Las Cruces, NM 88012 U.S.A. Based In: Las Cruces, New Mexico Local Major City: El Paso, Texas Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Musician, Event Sponsor, Vendor, Troupe Member (Roots of Rhythm) Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Snake, Cane, Shamadan, Irish Step, Tunisian, Baladi, Khaleegi (10/99) Maria Chavez Las Gitanas Belly Dance E-Mail: ghaziya30@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (505) 319-0105 Web Site: www.bellydancenow.com Based In: Albuquerque, New Mexico Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Vendor, Troupe Director (Las Gitanas Belly Dance Troupe) Specialties: Tribal, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1986, teaching since: 2000. Both male and female students accepted. (12/05) Michelle Morrison E-Mail: kenhelm@swcp.com Phone: (+1) (505) 857-0266 Web Site: www.farfesha.com Based In: Albuquerque, New Mexico Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (Farfesha Belly Dance) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Tribal, Finger Cymbals, Cane (6/00) Myra Krien / Pomegranate Studios E-Mail: myramosaic@msn.com Phone: (+1) (505) 986-6164 Web Site: www.mosaicdance.net Mailing Address: 369 Montezuma Ave. #287 Santa Fe, NM 87501 Based In: Santa Fe, New Mexico Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Event Sponsor, Vendor, Troupe Director (Mosaic Dance Company) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Tribal, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 1966, teaching since 1976. Both male and female students accepted. (10/06) Nur / Rosalinda Rojas E-Mail: abqsdca@aol.com Mailing Address: PO Box 11172 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87192 Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion (10/99) Rozana Chavez Hurst E-Mail: rozana@jinanbellydancing.com Phone: (+1) (505) 922-1769 Web Site: www.jinanbellydancing.com Based In: Albuquerque, New Mexico Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Zahara Al Jinan) Specialties: Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1979, teaching since 2003. Both male and female students accepted. (12/05) Sarah-Jewel of the Nile E-Mail: TreasuresOfTheNile@zianet.com Phone: (+1) (505) 538-9795 Based In: Silver City and Grant County, New Mexico Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Vendor Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals (11/03) Selena Kareena E-Mail: selenakareena@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (505) 743-2048 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 21 Monticello, NM U.S.A. Based In: Monticello, New Mexico Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Event Sponsor, Vendor, Troupe Director (Roots of Rhythm) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, Tribal Fusion, Veil, Balancing, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan Profile: Both male and female students accepted. (12/05) Sue Schrader E-Mail: sweber@nmt.edu Phone: (+1) (505) 417-5860 Based In: Socorro, New Mexico Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1983, teaching since 1997. Both male and female students accepted. (12/05) Sully E-Mail: sully@runedancer.com Web Site: www.runedancer.com Based In: Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, New Mexico Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Vendor, Troupe Director (Mystic Fusion) Specialties: Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals (11/03) Taghrid E-Mail: dawnmarielopez@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (505) 620-2754 Based In: Albuquerque, NM Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, Persian traditional (9/06) Tasha Banat E-Mail: TashaDance@aol.com Phone: (+1) (505) 299-2200 Mailing Address: 1216-J Nakomis Drive NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 U.S.A. Based In: Albuquerque, New Mexico Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (Balad E'Shem) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Asian Arab Belly Dance Orientale, Lebanese, Syrian, Iraqi, Persian, Turkish (9/01) Travis Fontaine Jarrell E-Mail: travisdances@newmexico.com Phone: (+1) (505) 438-2785 Based In: Santa Fe, New Mexico Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Musician, Event Sponsor Specialties: Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane (11/03) Vashti E-Mail: cathycarr@earthlink.net Phone: (+1) (505) 473-9447 Based In: Santa Fe, New Mexico Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical (3/03) Wendi E-Mail: wendi@enchanted-treasures.com Phone: (+1) (505) 737-5196 Mailing Address: HC 71 Box 2B Taos, NM 87571 U.S.A. Based In: Taos, New Mexico Local Major City: Santa Fe, NM Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Vendor, Troupe Director (The Goddess Babes) Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion (2/00) Zahira E-Mail: zahirafrah@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (505) 571-5543 Based In: Las Cruces, New Mexico Local Major City: El Paso, Texas Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (Troupe Afrah) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1987, teaching since 2000. Both male and female students accepted. (5/07)

New York

| Local to New York City | Other Parts of New York | Local to New York City Agiba E-Mail: agiba12000@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (646) 220-2590 Based In: New York, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Member (National Folkloric Troupe of Egypt) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Finger Cymbals, Cane (10/02) Altagracia E-Mail: rosadelcaribe1@msn.com Phone: (+1) (718) 438-5136 Web Site: www.caribbeanrose.com Based In: New York , New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Caribbean Rose - Baile Latino Mundial) Specialties: Ethno-Fusion, American Classic, Fan, Hat (11/04) Amantha E-Mail: amantha@amanthamotion.com Phone: (+1) (917) 589-8086 Web Site: www.amanthamotion.com Based In: New York City, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Troupe Director (The Dunyana Dance Ensemble) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Both male and female students accepted. (12/05) Amar Gamal E-Mail: amargamal@bellyqueen.com Phone: (+1) (646) 528-3615 Based In: Manhattan, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Member (Bellyqueen) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane (9/00) Amara Al Amir E-Mail: amara@iworldartists.com Phone: (+1) (516) 208-2525 Web Site: www.amaraalamir.com Mailing Address: PO Box 234 Oceanside, NY 11572-0234 U.S.A. Based In: Long Island, Queens, and New York City, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (World Artists' Dance Theatre), Director of World Artists' Productions, Producer of "Collections Video Series", Vendor Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan (11/04) Anoush E-Mail: n2uck@banet.net Phone: (+1) (718) 416-0160 Based In: Astoria and Queens, New York Local Major City: New York City, NY Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Vendor, Troupe Member (The Sahara Dancers), Member of Alliance of Queens Artists Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Cane, Armenian, Tadjiki, Uzbeki (3/02) Aquila E-Mail: shimmy07203@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (908) 693-4128 Web Site: www.mysticbellydancer.com Based In: New York, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Shamadan (5/03) Arianna al Tiye' E-Mail: ah106@columbia.edu Phone: (+1) (718) 364-5434 Based In: New York City, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Nubian Moon Daughters) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane (12/03) Aszmara E-Mail: aszmara@aszmara.com Phone: (+1) (914) 664-9018 Web Site: www.Aszmara.com Based In: New York City, NY Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (SaZ Dance Theatre) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan, Rhythms, Technique, Turkish Spoons (12/99) Athallia E-Mail: athalliadance@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (646) 752-5204 Web Site: www.athallia.net Based In: New York City, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 1999, teaching since 2005. Both male and female students accepted. (12/05) Autumn Ward E-Mail: Autumn@AutumnWard.com Phone: (+1) (917) 686-1622 Web Site: www.autumnward.com Local Major City: New York, NY Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Profile: Dancing since 1997, teaching since 1999. Both male and female students accepted. (9/06) Aviva! E-Mail: Avivaproductions@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (631) 757-2530 Based In The Following New York Cities: Huntington, Long Island & New York City Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Vendor, Troupe Director (Fantazeya), Choreography Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan, Dance Dynamics, Performance Technique (12/00) Azza Amon E-Mail: azza_amon@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (212) 247-5288 Mailing Address: 201 West 54th St., #5D New York, NY 10019-5521 U.S.A. Based In: New York, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan (3/02) Baraka (Rachel Benbow) E-Mail: barakadance@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (718) 344-9159 Web Site: www.barakadance.net Mailing Address: 145 4th Ave., Apt# 1L Brooklyn, NY 11217 U.S.A. Based In: New York City, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Ethnic/Historical, Tribal, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane (12/03) Blanca E-Mail: blanca@blancadance.com Phone: (+1) (917) 561-7529 Web Site: www.blancadance.com Based In: New York City, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion (3/01) Chilaire E-Mail: chilaires@gmail.com Phone: (+1) (917) 400-0037 Based In: New York, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Tribal, Ethno-Fusion, Turkish Profile: Dancing since 1990, teaching since 2000. Both male and female students accepted. (10/06) Chrystine E-Mail: BellyDancer627@aol.com Phone: (+1) (631) 447-9177 Mailing Address: 99-12A Waverly Ave Patchogue, NY 11772 U.S.A. Based In: Suffolk County and Long Island, New York Local Major City: New York City, NY Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Costume Designer Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Finger Cymbals, Sword (6/00) Daniela E-Mail: danielabellydance@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (347) 782-3616 Web Site: www.danielabellydance.com Based In: Queens, Long Island, Westchester, New York Local Major City: New York City, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Troupe Director Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Cane, Finger Cymbals (9/06) Dorit E-Mail: Doritworld@aol.com Phone: (+1) (917) 570-5615 Based In: New York City, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Musician Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Tribal Fusion, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan (4/04) Elektra E-Mail: Elektra@shimmyheat.com Phone: (+1) (917) 518-0471 Web Site: www.shimmyheat.com Based In: New York, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Choreographer, Troupe Member (PURE) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals (10/06) Emine E-Mail: c.price1@worldnet.att.net Phone: (+1) (516) 481-7986 Mailing Address: 20 Wendell St. Apt. 9D Hempstead, New York 11550-1208 U.S.A. Based In The Following New York Cities: Queens, Brooklyn, Long Island Local Major City: New York City, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Greek Rebetika music, Floorwork (12/05) Geneva E-Mail: geneva.bybee@gmail.com Phone: (+1) (406) 549-3853 Web Site: www.genevabybee.bravehost.com Based In: New York City, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Vendor, Troupe Director (Feathered Serpent) Specialties: Tribal Fusion, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion Profile: Both male and female students accepted. (11/07) Halima E-Mail: HALIMA5@AOL.COM Phone: (+1) (516) 326-0415 Based In: Nassau Long Island, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals (3/02) Hannah Nour Phone: (+1) (917) 881-3217 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 47 Midtown Station New York, NY 10018 Based In: New York, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan, Snake (3/04) Harika E-Mail: harikathedancer@aol.com Phone: (+1) (845) 568-6069 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2245 Newburgh, New York 12550 U.S.A. Based In The Following New York Cities: Newburgh, Beacon, Wappingers Falls, Hopewell Jct., Poughkeepsie, Rhinebeck Local Major City: New York City, NY Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Vendor, Troupe Director (Troupe Zuhra) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals (3/02) Isiris E-Mail: isirisc@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (212) 385-6084 Web Site: www.isirisdance.com Based In: New York, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Member (Serpentine Sword Dancers) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Dancing Through Pregnancy (10/02) Isis Amar E-Mail: IsisAmar@aol.com Phone: (+1) (646) 552-2600 Web Site: www.IsisAmar.com Based In: Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Long Island, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Vendor, Troupe Member (Tapestry World Dancers) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan (12/05) Jehan E-Mail: jehanarts@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (718) 729-4187 Based In: New York City, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Jehan's Ballet Exotiqa), Singer, Songwriter of Arabic and World Fusion Music Specialties: Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Egyptian Oriental, Spiritual (3/00) Joanna E-Mail: mathari22@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (917) 575-7393 Web Site: www.joannabellydance.citymax.com/page/page/2851506.htm Based In: New York City, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Cane (5/06) Julia " Jewel of the Nile" E-Mail: redveildance@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (347) 267-4226 Mailing Address: 361 6th Ave.#2 Brooklyn, NY 11215 U.S.A. Based In: Brooklyn, New York Local Major City: New York City Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Balancing, Turkish, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 1990, teaching since 2000. Only female students accepted. (11/05) Kaeshi Chai E-Mail: kaeshi@bellyqueen.com Phone: (+1) (917) 679-8772 Based In: New York, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (Bellyqueen) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane (4/04) Karima Nadira E-Mail: karimanadira@verizon.net Phone: (+1) (718) 941-3725 Mailing Address: 1409 Albemarle Rd, 2C Brooklyn, NY 11226 U.S.A. Based In: New York, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Troupe Member (Morocco's Casbah Dance Experience) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, Finger Cymbals (12/04) Kiara Phone: (+1) (718) 445-5636 Based In: Queens, New York Local Major City: New York City, NY Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals (5/99) Kristina Melike E-Mail: kristinamelike@yahoo.com Web Site: www.kristinamelike.com Based In: New York, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals (10/04) Layla Isis E-Mail: layla.isis@verizon.net Phone: (+1) (917) 691-9793 Based In: New York, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals (11/03) Layla Taj E-Mail: laylatajdance@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (917) 304-0696 Web Site: www.laylataj.citymax.com Mailing Address: 108-50 71 ave #6B Forest Hills, N.Y 11375 U.S.A. Based In: Astoria and Queens, New York Local Major City: New York City, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1990, teaching since 2000. Only female students accepted. (5/07) Magdalena E-Mail: miasolamagda@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (917) 392-7622 Web Site: www.dancersimages.com Mailing Address: 221 East 5 Street Brooklyn, NY 11218 Based In: New York City, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Event Sponsor Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 1989, teaching since 1999. Both male and female students accepted. (5/07) Mariyah E-Mail: mariyah@easterndancer.com Phone: (+1) (718) 398-7360 Web Site: www.easterndancer.com Mailing Address: 119 Hall st Brooklyn, NY 11205 U.S.A. Based In: New York, NY Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane (6/02) Melissa E-Mail: me@melissasdance.com Phone: (+1) (917) 584-2342 Web Site: www.melissasdance.com Based In: New York, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Musician, Troupe Director (Troupe X) Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Shamadan (12/03) Mimi Fontana E-Mail: MimiBellyDance@yahoo.com Web Site: www.mimifontana.com Based In: New York City , New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher, Performer, Troupe Member (Maqamikaze) Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Wings of Isis, Egyptian Oriental, Romany (Gypsy) (11/04) Morocco E-Mail: morocco@casbahdance.org Phone: (+1) (212) 727-8326 Web Site: www.casbahdance.org Mailing Address: 6 West 20 Street New York, NY 10011 U.S.A. Based In: New York City. Travels internationally to research, teach, and perform Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Vendor, Dance Researcher, Troupe Director (Morocco & the Casbah Dance Experience, Inc.), Choreographer, Dance Tour Organizer, Writer. Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Finger Cymbals, in-depth knowledge based on firsthand research of the traditional dance forms throughout the Middle East and North Africa (5/02) Nadia Moussa E-Mail: info@lotusarts.com Phone: (+1) (212) 627-1076 Mailing Address: 109 W. 27th Street, 8th Floor New York, NY U.S.A. Based In: New York, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane (12/04) Nathalie E-Mail: rkhabibi@aol.com Phone: (+1) (212) 260-9883 Based In: New York City, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher Specialties: Tribal, Finger Cymbals (7/99) Netta E-Mail: intergalacticsuperstar@hotmail.com Based In: New York/Westchester, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer Specialties: Tribal, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals (10/02) New York Dance Center E-Mail: yurie@nydancecenter.com Phone: (+1) (646) 435-0660 Mailing Address: 158 W. 26th St. New York, NY 10001 U.S.A. Based In: New York, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer Specialties: Egyptian Oriental Profile: Both male and female students accepted. (3/05) Noora-e-Shams E-Mail: NooraeShams@aol.com Phone: (+1) (917) 334-3274 Based In: New York, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Noora-e-Shams and the Nile Dancers, Sisters of the Nile), Troupe Member (Mystical Motion, Cartouche, Amira Mor Jewels of the Nile) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan (3/03) Oreet Jehassi E-Mail: nycdance1973@aol.com Phone: (+1) (917) 855-1771 Mailing Address: 451 West 44th st. #32 New York, NY 10036 U.S.A. Based In: New York, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals (9/00) Ranya E-Mail: ranya@aya.yale.edu Phone: (+1) (718) 706-0037 Based In: New York City, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (Maqamikaze) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Arabic Music & Singing (10/01) Raquel (Netjer) E-Mail: danceofnetjer@gmail.com Phone: (+1) (561) 866-8449 Based In: Jamaica, New York Local Major City: New York City Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Troupe Director (Ba-Kemet) Specialties: Tribal Profile: Dancing since 2002, teaching since 2005. Both male and female students accepted. (1/07) Salome Phone: (+1) (718) 399-1732 Based In: New York City, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Costume Designer Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Cane (3/02) Sandra Catena E-Mail: bigapplebellydance@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (212) 427-9340 Mailing Address: 1670 Third Avenue New York, NY 10128 U.S.A. Based In: New York, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Finger Cymbals (6/02) Sarah E-Mail: DancWSarah@aol.com Phone: (+1) (845) 455-1530 Web Site: www.dancingwithsarah.com Based In The Following New York Cities: Monroe, Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, Upper Westchester, Yorktown Heights, Middletown, Hopewell Local Major City: New York City, NY Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Caravan Dancers), Event Sponsor Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane (12/00) Sarah Skinner E-Mail: sarah@bellydancer.info Phone: (+1) (212) 245-8115 Web Site: www.bellydancer.info Based In: New York City, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Dance Photographer Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Balancing (6/02) Sharihan Phone: (+1) (917) 476-7968 Based In: New York, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane (3/02) Sira E-Mail: siradancer@aol.com Phone: (+1) (917) 209-3056 Based In: New York, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane (12/03) Stella E-Mail: stella@bellydanceny.com Phone: (+1) (212) 541-5054 Mailing Address: 333 W.57th St., #2C New York, NY 10019 U.S.A. Based In: New York, NY Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Vendor, Troupe Director (Caring Caravan), Webmistress for Bellydance NY Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals, Turkish-Style (10/98) Tarik abd el Malik E-Mail: tarikny@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (212) 727-8326 Web Site: www.casbahdance.org Based In: New York City, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Dance Researcher, Troupe Member (Morocco & the Casbah Dance Experience), Choreographer Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Balancing, Finger Cymbals (5/02) Tava E-Mail: dancingtava@yahoo.com Web Site: www.ReikiArts.com/dance Based In: Norwalk, Connecticut and New York City, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Troupe Member (Raqesat el- Yaqoot) Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1/00. Both male and female students accepted. (1/07) Tayyar Akdeniz E-Mail: tayyarfolkdancer@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (718) 937 5211 Mailing Address: 45-54 39th Pl.#2C Sunnyside, NY 11104 Based In: New York, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher, Musician Specialties: Romany (Gypsy) (10/02) Yoco E-Mail: yoco@rcn.com Phone: (+1) (347) 528-8292 Based In: Long Island and Manhattan, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals (12/04) Yousry Sharif Phone: (+1) (718) 784-4361 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 488 Midtown Station New York, NY 10018 U.S.A. Based In: New York City, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (Egyptian Academy of Oriental Dance) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical (Egyptian), American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan (3/98) Zain Asha E-Mail: zinnah@aol.com Phone: (+1) (718) 991-9381 Web Site: www.citysahara.com Based In: Bronx and New York City, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Vendor Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals (3/03) Zohar E-Mail: zohar@zohardancing.com Phone: (+1) (914) 666-5944 Based In: Westchester, New York Local Major City: New York City, NY Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (The Aladdin Dancers), Choreographer, Booking Agent, Party Producer Specialties: Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Snake, Sacred Dance, Goddess Dancing (9/01) Other Parts of New York, Not Local to New York City Aliza E-Mail: alizasp@gmail.com Phone: (+1) (914) 366-7898 Mailing Address: JCC on the Hudson Tarritown, NY U.S.A. Based In: Tarritown, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher, Choreographer Specialties: American Classic, Ethno-Fusion Profile: Dancing since 2000, teaching since 2005. Only female students accepted. (10/06) Anne Frances E-Mail: AnneFrances@Imaginement.com Based In: West Point, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Choreographer Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 1998, teaching since 2005. Both male and female students accepted. (10/06) Anuja E-Mail: katyanuja@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (716) 230-6419 Based In: Rochester, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Sahara Shimmer) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane (3/02) Babanesh E-Mail: babanesh@rochester.rr.com Phone: (+1) (716) 265-2346 Web Site: www.saharashimmer.com Based In: Rochester, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (Sahara Shimmer), Video Producer Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Cane (5/03) Brenda (Zahrah) E-Mail: bewsteffon@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (585) 271-8619 Web Site: www.saharashimmer.com Mailing Address: 78 Sanford Street Rochester, NY 14620 U.S.A. Based In: Rochester, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (Sahara Shimmer) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Cane Profile: Dancing since 2001, teaching since 2003. Both male and female students accepted. (10/06) Cathy Skora (Jameela) E-Mail: folkloric@aol.com Phone: (+1) (716) 876-6291 Mailing Address: 85 Allen Street Buffalo, NY 14202 U.S.A. Based In: Buffalo, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (Folkloric Productions Dance Company) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Veil, Cane (3/04) Chelle E-Mail: fullmoontribal@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) 315-424-6808 Web Site: fullmoontribalbellydance.homestead.com Based In: Syracuse, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (Full Moon Tribal Belly Dance Co.), Vice President of the Syracuse Area Bellydance Association SABA Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Cane, Doumbec, Riq (6/01) Cherelle Kooiker E-Mail: dancedetectives@aol.com Phone: (+1) (518) 346-7149 Mailing Address: 105 Front St., #B Schenectady, NY 12305 U.S.A. Based In: Schenectady, Albany, and Troy, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (NavelAcademy Dancers) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals (5/03) Connie Nina Stardancer "Nina Alif" E-Mail: stardancer3d@earthlink.net Phone: (+1) (518) 370-1564 Based In: Schenectady and New Lebanon, New York Local Major City: Albany, NY Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Vendor, Troupe Director (Shekhina Shakti Dancers and Gypsy Dervish), Choreographer Specialties: Ethnic/Historical, Tribal, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Spiritual Bellydance, Creative Movement Bellydance, Goddess Dance, Sufi Whirling (8/02) Destiny E-Mail: DestinyTheDancer@aol.com Phone: (+1) (914) 879-9101 Based In: New Rochelle,Yonkers, and White Plains, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: American Classic, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Romany (Gypsy), Albanian Valle, Shota (11/04) Donia (Denise Robinson) E-Mail: dancer@hiptwist.org Phone: 607.745.1529 Web Site: www.hiptwist.org Based In: Cortland, New York Local Major City: Syracuse, NY Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, Veil, Romany (Gypsy), Cane (4/04) Elaina E-Mail: Erudman@Realtyusa.com Phone: (+1) (518) 584-8338 Mailing Address: 505 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY U.S.A. Based In: Saratoga Springs, New York Local Major City: Albany Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 1970, teaching since 1980. Only female students accepted. (1/07) Faaria (Claire Lynch) E-Mail: clynch@emails.pce.net Phone: (+1) (716) 632-6423 Mailing Address: 347 Frankhauser Road Amherst, NY 14221 U.S.A. Based In: Amherst, New York Local Major City: Buffalo Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Event Sponsor Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Balancing, American Classic, Ethno-Fusion Profile: Dancing since 2000, teaching since 2003. Only female students accepted. (5/07) Habiba (Donna Marie Floyd) E-Mail: habiba@popstar.com Phone: (+1) (518) 436-9333 Based In: Albany, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals, Cane (5/00) Helena E-Mail: egyptiantwist@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (607) 237-4075 Web Site: www.egyptiantwist.com Mailing Address: RR 1 Box 1963 Friendsville, PA 18818 U.S.A. Based In: Binghamton, Vestal & Apalachin, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Troupe Director (Cymbalic) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 1999, teaching since 2002. Only female students accepted. (5/06) Ilya Levy E-Mail: ilya1413@aol.com Phone: (+1) (716) 875-9988 Mailing Address: 1413 Hertel Ave #15 Buffalo, NY 14216 Based In: Buffalo, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Vendor, Troupe Director (Gaia Tribe) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Tribal, Ethno-Fusion, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Shamadan Profile: Dancing since 1998, teaching since 2000. Both male and female students accepted. (5/06) Kalilah E-Mail: Katrina_Scott@msn.com Phone: (+1) (716) 670-9714 Web Site: www.swordandscarab.com Mailing Address: 21 Alberta dr. Penfield, NY 14526 U.S.A. Based In The Following New York Cities: Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Musician, Event Sponsor, Vendor, Troupe Artistic Director & Co-Owner (Sword and Scarab) Specialties: Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Middle Eastern Folklore, Tribal, Veil, Basket, Floorwork, Sword, Cane, Dumbek, Finger Cymbals (5/03) Katina E-Mail: danceofmagic@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (315) 432-0797 Mailing Address: 255 Grant Blvd. Syracuse, NY 13206 U.S.A. Based In: Syracuse, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (Raks el Sehr) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Tribal, Ethno-Fusion (3/03) Liana E-Mail: DrDance711@aol.com Phone: (+1) (914) 835-2856 Based In: Rye, New York Local Major City: White Plains, NY Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (Faces Of Venus) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Cane, Spanish Gypsy, Hawaiian, African (4/99) Liesa E-Mail: liesabpedersen@aol.com Phone: (+1) (518) 561-0075 Mailing Address: 5 White St Plattsburgh, NY 12901 U.S.A. Based In: Plattsburgh, New York Local Major City: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (The Masouda Dance Ensemble) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane (11/04) Melissa Kacalanos E-Mail: mkacalanos@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (607) 645-0011 Based In: Ithaca, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Musician Specialties: American Classic, Ethno-Fusion, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals (1/04) Nadia Ibrahim Middle Eastern Dance Troupe E-Mail: krestos@buffalo.edu Phone: (+1) (716) 882-4247 Web Site: www.middleeasterndancebuffalo.com Mailing Address: 65 Dorchester Road Buffalo, NY 14222 U.S.A. Based In: Buffalo, New York Local Major City: Buffalo Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, Veil, Balancing, Turkish, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Ethno-Fusion, American Classic Profile: Both male and female students accepted. (9/06) Perizad ya bint al Hawa E-Mail: ancientcallings@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (845) 657-7276 Web Site: www.twistedtassels.com Mailing Address: 146 Sheldon Hill Rd. Olivebridge, NY 12461 U.S.A. Based In: Woodstock, Phoenicia, Stone Ridge, Olivebridge, New York Local Major City: Kingston Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Vendor, Troupe Director (Twisted Tassels Tribal Troupe) Specialties: Tribal, Veil, Balancing Profile: Dancing since 1996, teaching since 2001. Both male and female students accepted. (11/05) Sabra E-Mail: mcharles_bellydance@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (585) 224-0277 Web Site: www.saharashimmer.com Mailing Address: 156 Newcastle Road Rochester, NY 14610 U.S.A. Based In: Rochester, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Sahara Shimmer) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Cane (11/03) Shantal E-Mail: shantalr@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (845) 246-0297 Based In: Kingston, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Vendor, Troupe Director (Rythm Ladies) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Balancing Profile: Dancing since 1990, teaching since 1997. Only female students accepted. (3/05) Tatianna E-Mail: tatianna5@email.com Phone: (+1) (914) 720-4338 Based In: New Windsor, New York Local Major City: White Plains, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Member (Liana's Troupe) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane (2/00) Willow / Christine Dempsey E-Mail: cdempsey@hvc.rr.com Phone: (+1) (845) 339-8119 Web Site: www.crimsongypsy.com/dance Mailing Address: P.O. Box 352 Port Ewen, NY 12466 U.S.A. Based In: Kingston, Port Ewen, and Woodstock, New York Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Vendor Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals (11/03)

North Carolina

AishaMau E-Mail: aishamau@aol.com Phone: (+1) (910) 436-5234 Based In: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, and Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (The Shadows of the Fire Middle Eastern Dance Troupe) Specialties: Tribal, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Snake, Star Trek, Sci Fi, Fantasy, SCA (7/99) Amara E-Mail: amara@woodlandwillow.com Phone: (+1) (919) 523-1530 Web Site: www.bellydance.woodlandwillow.com Based In: Cary and Raleigh, North Carolina Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: American Classic Profile: Dancing since 2002, teaching since 2005. Both male and female students accepted. (1/07) Andrea Deagon E-Mail: deagona@uncwil.edu Phone: (+1) (910) 452-2659 Mailing Address: 4015 East Bishop Ct. Wilmington, NC 28412-7434 U.S.A. Based In: Wilmington, North Carolina Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Sitat al Shatar) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Lebanese, Turkish (6/00) Ariel E-Mail: arielbelly@aol.com Phone: (+1) (252) 749-2881 Mailing Address: 7102 Wheat Swamp Road Lucama, NC 27851 U.S.A. Based In: Wilson, North Carolina Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Teacher, Troupe Director (Desert Wishes) Specialties: Veil, Ethno-Fusion (5/00) Asali E-Mail: asalidances@yahoo.com Web Site: www.asalidances.com Mailing Address: P.O. Box 551294 Gastonia, NC 28055 U.S.A. Based In: Gastonia, Shelby, York, Charlotte, North Carolina Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Troupe Director (The Asselah Dancers) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 2002, teaching since 2005. Both male and female students accepted. (5/07) Aziza Fadwa E-Mail: aziza@azizafadwa.com Phone: (+1) (336) 503-9440 Web Site: www.azizafadwa.com Based In: Durham, Cary, and Carrboro, North Carolina Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Flowers of the Desert) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan (11/03) Cheryl Kornegay E-Mail: tribalmoves@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (919) 790-5848 Web Site: www.tribalmoves.bravehost.com Based In: Raleigh, North Carolina Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Cane Profile: Teaching since 2004. Both male and female students accepted. (12/05) Clare Smith E-Mail: clare.smith@clearlightdance.com Phone: (+1) (919) 949-2141 Mailing Address: 103 Lakeshore Drive Durham, NC 27713 U.S.A. Based In: Raleigh, North Carolina Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher, Performer Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Romany (Gypsy) Profile: Dancing since 1973, teaching since 2002. Both male and female students accepted. (12/05) Diana Shahein E-Mail: DianaShahein@aol.com Phone: (+1) (828) 225-5043 Web Site: www.beledidancetheatre.org Mailing Address: 22 Arborvale Rd. Asheville, NC 28801 U.S.A. Based In: Asheville, North Carolina Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (Beledi Dance Theatre Inc.) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Both male and female students accepted. (5/07) Haala E-Mail: haala@halobellydance.com Web Site: http://www.halobellydance.com Based In: Cary and Raleigh, North Carolina Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Troupe Member (Colorful Waves) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Balancing, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1999, teaching since 2005. Both male and female students accepted. (10/06) Halima (Lisa Kuney) E-Mail: lkuney@ec.rr.com Phone: (+1) (910) 938-8936 Based In: Jacksonville, Richlands, Swansboro, Emerald Isle, North Carolina Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Profile: Dancing since 1980, teaching since 1983. Both male and female students accepted. (9/06) Mahsati Janan E-Mail: mahsati@mahsati-janan.com Phone: (+1) (828) 318-7572 Web Site: www.mahsati-janan.com Based In: Asheville, North Carolina Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Troupe Member (Troupe Amani), Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals (5/07) Nahla Furat E-Mail: nahlafurat@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (919) 846-5861 Based In: Raleigh, North Carolina Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Teacher, Troupe Director (Mystic Sands), Troupe Member (Mirage Dancers) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Tribal, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals (6/02) Nandi E-Mail: info@culturedpearl.org Phone: (+1) (919) 403-0570 Web Site: www.culturedpearl.org Mailing Address: P.O. Box 52084 Durham, NC 27717 U.S.A. Based In: Durham, North Carolina Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan (12/03) Neela (Becky Shook) E-Mail: bshook2@charter.net Phone: (+1) (828) 313-0013 Web Site: www.ghawazeedance.com Mailing Address: 20 South Main Street Granite Falls, NC 28638 U.S.A. Based In: Granite Falls, North Carolina Local Major City: Hickory, NC Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Teacher, Troupe Director (Lost Jewels of the Ghawazee and The Pearls), Troupe Member (The Bhakti Troupe) Specialties: Ethno-Fusion (12/04) Onca E-Mail: onca@barakamundi.com Phone: (+1) (828) 232-2980 Mailing Address: 129 Roberts Street Asheville, NC 28801 U.S.A. Based In: Asheville, North Carolina Local Major City: Charlotte, NC Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (Baraka Mundi Live Music and Dance Ensemble) Specialties: Tribal, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Snake (12/03) Orientale Expressions E-Mail: susan_natschke@unc.edu Phone: (+1) (919) 362-5109 Based In: Chapel Hill, North Carolina Local Major City: Raleigh/Durham, NC Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Troupe Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Cane, Shamadan (9/01) Rhythmic Essence Belly Dance E-Mail: rebellydance@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (828) 446-5855 Mailing Address: 103 North Main Avenue Newton, NC 28658 U.S.A. Based In: Newton, Claremont, Catawba, Hickory, Statesville, Charlotte, North Carolina Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Cane Profile: Dancing since 2000, teaching since 2003. Both male and female students accepted. (5/07) Sahar bint Durr E-Mail: saharbintdurr@yahoo.com Web Site: www.saharbintdurr.o-f.com/index.htm Based In: New Bern, North Carolina Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Vendor Specialties: Ethnic/Historical, Tribal Fusion, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane (4/04) SamiTe' E-Mail: samite@fusionbellydance.com Phone: (+1) (828) 273-9528 Web Site: www.fusionbellydance.com Mailing Address: 10 Parkwood Ave Asheville, NC 28804 U.S.A. Based In: Asheville, North Carolina Local Major City: Charlotte Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Event Sponsor Specialties: Tribal Fusion, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Cane (12/04) Saphira (Teresa Dickerson) E-Mail: Teresa3Graces@aol.com Phone: (+1) (336) 830-3479 Web Site: www.ThreeGracesEntertainment.com Mailing Address: P.O. Box 176 Lewisville, NC 27023 U.S.A. Based In: Winston-Salem, Lewisville, Clemmons, Mocksville, North Carolina Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Troupe Director (The Nefertiti Dance Troupe) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1999, teaching since 2003. Both male and female students accepted. (11/05) Shahzaadee E-Mail: shahzaadee@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (919) 806-1281 Mailing Address: 5140 Revere Road Durham, NC  27278 U.S.A. Based In: Durham, North Carolina Local Major City: Raleigh, NC Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Vendor, Troupe Director (Colorful Waves Dance Troupe) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Tribal, Balancing, Romany (Gypsy), International Folk Line Dance Profile: Both male and female students accepted. (12/05) Sharifa Asmar E-Mail: sharifaasmar@earthlink.net Phone: (+1) (910) 461-1265 Based In: Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Triangle, Sanford, and Rockingham, North Carolina Local Major City: Charlotte, North Carolina Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Cane, Ethnic/Historical, Balancing (5/07) Shayda - Lee Ann Ertezuk E-Mail: buy@thebellydanceshop.com Phone: (+1) (704) 540-1460 Web Site: www.thebellydanceshop.com Mailing Address: 4401 Colwick Rd suite 702 Charlotte, NC 28211 U.S.A. Based In: Charlotte, North Carolina Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Choreographer, Event Sponsor, Vendor Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Tribal, Balancing, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Cane (3/05) Sky Hixson Phone: (+1) (704)-569-9903 Mailing Address: 3812 Foxford Place Charlotte, NC 28215 U.S.A. Based In: Charlotte, North Carolina Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethno-Fusion (5/02) Suhayla Hadiyah E-Mail: suhayla37@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (828) 288-3893 Based In: Rutherfordton, North Carolina Local Major City: Ashville, NC Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane (12/03) Su Resha E-Mail: remutsoc@aol.com Phone: (+1) (828) 252-8404 Mailing Address: 224 Broadway St. Asheville, NC 28801 Based In: Asheville, North Carolina Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Su Resha & Ensemble) Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals (3/01) Talena Dances E-Mail: TalenaDanz@aol.com Phone: (+1) (704) 864-0017 Mailing Address: 1327 W. 4th Ave. Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 U.S.A. Based In: Charlotte and Gastonia, North Carolina Local Major City: Charlotte, NC Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Children of Isis) Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals (5/98) Teleri E-Mail: rckovak@earthlink.com Based In: Asheville, North Carolina Local Major City: Charlotte, NC/Greenville, SC Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Member (Shahzaadee & the Colorful Waves Dancers) Specialties: Ethnic/Historical, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Improvisational Dance, Sacred Dance (2/99) Yasmine E-Mail: yasmine@magic-hips.com Phone: (+1) (704) 525-3606 Web Site: www.magic-hips.com Mailing Address: Mid-East Dance by Yasmine 540 Griffith Road Charlotte NC 28217 Based In: Charlotte and Pineville, North Carolina, and Rock Hill, South Carolina Local Major City: Charlotte, North Carolina Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Magic Hips Dancers) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane (5/06) Yusra E-Mail: mssue@dancestudiob.com Phone: (+1) (252) 291-3363 Mailing Address: 805 So. Tarboro Street Wilson, NC 27893 U.S.A. Based In: Wilson, North Carolina Local Major City: Raleigh, NC Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 1969, teaching since: 2000. Both male and female students accepted. (11/05) Zarifa - Jane Copeland E-Mail: zarifa@peoplepc.com Phone: (+1) (704) 643-7149 Mailing Address: 7136 Meeting St. Charlotte, NC 28210 U.S.A. Based In: Charlotte and Gastonia, North Carolina Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Hadadah Middle Eastern Dancers and Sarab Dancers) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Finger Cymbals (4/04)

North Dakota

Amber Waves Dance Company E-Mail: amberwaves@cableone.net Phone: (+1) (701) 730-6132 Web Site: myweb.cableone.net/mreich/awdc/awdc.htm Based In: Fargo, North Dakota Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Teacher Specialties: Tribal, Finger Cymbals (5/03) Beth Jones E-Mail: benther_n_dunthat@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (701) 852-6062 Web Site: groups.yahoo.com/group/BellydanceND Mailing Address: 2502-10th Ave NW Minot, ND 58703 Based In: Minot, North Dakota Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Teacher (5/03) Layla Celina E-Mail: Layla@redriverbellydance.com Phone: (+1) (701) 356-3712 Web Site: www.redriverbellydance.com Based In: West Fargo, North Dakota and Moorhead, Minnesota Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Teacher, Choreographer, Troupe Member (Amber Waves) Specialties: American Classic, Tribal Profile: Dancing since 2000. Both male and female students accepted. (12/05)

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