Individual Artists & Troupes

Around the World

These listings are arranged by geography. A appears in front of the ones that contain at least one article to read. In order to qualify for a star, this article must be on a subject other than promoting the activities of the site owner, selling merchandise, or links.

Table of Contents

Asia

• Adarah. Tokyo, Japan. Also a list of Middle Eastern dance teachers, events, and restaurants in the Tokyo area.
• Annwyn. Okinawa, Japan.
• Belynda Azhaar. Seoul, Republic of Korea.
• Claribel. Bukit Timah, Singapore.
• Crystal. Taipei, Taiwan. Site is in both Chinese and English.
• Fawzea Faddah. Hong Kong.
• Karina B. Hong Kong.
• Monika. New Delhi, India.
• Sherlyn. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Middle East & Africa

Egypt

• Amora. Cairo, Egypt.
• Diana Tarkhan. Cairo, Egypt.
• Keti Sharif. Cairo, Egypt.
• Mohamed Shahin. Cairo, Egypt.
• Outi. Cairo, Egypt. Includes several articles about Egyptian culture, including Ramadan, dancing in Egypt, music in Egypt, movies, and other topics.

Israel

• Sahara City. Tel Aviv, Israel.
• Tamar. Tel Aviv, Israel.
• Yael Tal. Karmiel, Israel.

Lebanon

• Suha Azar. Beirut, Lebanon.

South Africa

• Aisha (Natasha). Cape Town, South Africa.
• Amanda Elliott. Edenvale, South Africa. Several articles, including myths about belly dancing, positive thinking in dance, competent teachers, tips for going professional, learning choreography, costuming advice, and some basic "how to dance" instructions.
• Amira. East Rand, South Africa.
• Aviva and Dancers of the Desert. Johannesburg, South Africa.
• Charlotte. Johannesburg, South Africa.
• Elektra. Johannesburg, South Africa.
• Feminine Divine Dance Studio. Tokai, South Africa.
• Wendy. Cape Town, South Africa. Includes a directory of dancers throughout South Africa.

Pacific Rim

Australia

• Adriana. Hobart, Tasmania.
• Bella Bellydance School (Daphne). Cotton Tree, Queensland.
• Belly Dance Arabesque. Adelaide, South Australia.
• Black Swan Tribe. Perth. Includes a page of tips for Tribal-style costuming.
• Cinnamon Twist School of Bellydance. Wollongong, New South Wales.
• Dancing Tiger. Ipswich, Queensland.
• Daria. Kogarah, Australia.
• Despina. Sydney. Many excellent articles to read, definitely worth spending some time!
• Dominika Keller. Healesville, Victoria.
• Happy Hips Belly Dance. Box Hill South, Victoria.
• Jenni, An Urban Gypsy Beledi. Pascoe Vale, Victoria.
• Lorelle's Perfumed Palace. Queensland. Also some articles, including About Middle Eastern Dance, Belly Dance and Pregnancy, Tips for Practicing for a Performance, and The Ghawazee.
• Mala Karim. Queensland.
• Maria Sangiorgi. Melbourne. Includes articles on diaphragm breathing, review of the book Mother Without a Mask, and more.
• Melanie Austin. Gladstone, Australia. Also a section on merchandise sold by Veils of Arabia Bellydance Supplies. Contains an article by Melanie titled "A Pregnant Pause".
• Rachel Bond. Sydney.
• Sabina Tahani. Brisbane, Queensland.
• Saghirah. Wellington Point, Australia.
• Tamara Williams. Brisbane, Queensland.
• Zahira. Exeter, Tasmania. Includes costume tips and recipes for Middle Eastern food.
• Zalika. Salisbury, Australia.
• Zaida. Mackay, Queensland. Includes the "Belly Dancing for Older Women" web site.
• Zemira. Gympie, Queensland.

New Zealand

• Gendi. Christchurch, New Zealand.
• Ishtar. Auckland, New Zealand.
• Kashmir. New Zealand. Also, a very informative site with humor, opinion pieces, safe dancing tips, how to do some moves, how to make some costuming pieces, and more.
• Kimberley Oryantal. Auckland, New Zealand.
• Zumarrad. Christchurch, New Zealand.

Latin America

Argentina

• Mahir. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
• Mariel Sitka. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
• Saida. Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Brazil

• Adriana Lira. São Paulo, Brazil. Site is in Portugese.
• Dália. Petropolis, Brazil. Site is in Portugese.
• Espaço Oriental Al Jawhara. São Paulo, Brazil. Site is in Portugese.
• Kareemah Nourhan. Sao Paulo, Brazil.
• Lulu Sabongi. São Paulo, Brazil. Content is in Portugese and English. Includes a list of suggested names for dancers, thoughts on ethics, performing tips, and much more.
• Roberta Salgueiro. Brasilia, Brazil.
• Samnya Abras. Minas Gerais, Brazil.
• Shaide Halim. São Paulo, Brazil. Site is entirely in Portugese. Includes several articles about the history of Oriental dance, the name of the dance, and other topics.

Mexico

• Aizah al-Sahar. Mexico City, Mexico. Site is in Spanish.
• Ammoura Mor. Toluca, Mexico. Site is in English.
• Latiffe N. is Lolis Mendoza. Chihuahua, Mexico. Site is in Spanish.
• Sharon Kerr. Cuernavaca, Mexico. Site is in Spanish.

Peru

• Nany Rodriguez. Lima, Peru.

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