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Teachers in the Washington DC Metro Area

Updated: March 23, 2007

There are many wonderful teachers available in this area.  The following instructors offer regular classes in addition to workshops and seminars in the DC Metro Area.  We recommend watching these teachers and their students in performance so you may see their individualistic approach to this diverse art form to help you decide which teacher is best suited for you.  Cleopatra's Closet provides this information for your convenience only, and is not affiliated with any of these teachers.  Please remember to mention their listing in Cleopatra's Closet when you contact these teachers!

This listing will be updated on a monthly basis, with a possible weekly update depending on time availability.  Submit your information by sending details to info@CleosCloset.com


Virginia


Anthea (Kawakib)
Belly-robics, Oriental Dance
Hosts a 'Mid-eastern Rhythm & Percussion Session' every first & third Saturday in Fredericksburg
Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg, VA
(540) 972-0327
email:  anthea@kawakib.com

Azza Mounib
Egyptian Rakes Sharqi. Egyptian belly dance technique, with emphasis on grace and style. Specialized in Egyptian Baladi, folk and Melaya Laf dance as well as Saaiddi cane dance. Various classes throughout the Washington Metropolitain Area (Alexandria, Arlington and Centreville) for beginners, intermediate and advanced.
See www.azzamounib.com for class details
Private lessons and coaching is also available.
Studio: Lioudmila Studio
18 Roth St. Alexandria, Va.
E-mail: azza@ureach.com
Note: Available to conduct workshops and lectures

Faten Salama
Native Egyptian instructor, former soloist and choreographer with the National Folkloric Troupe of Egypt.   Teaches ongoing classes in DC and Manassas, VA
(
703) 491-4775
email: fatensalama@hotmail.com

Genisis
Beginning Belly Dance American Cabaret and Goddess style. Focuses heavily on the therapeutic qualities of The Dance. Advanced classes may become available at a later date.
Studio:  Moon Dance
Virginia Beach, VA
Contact Julia at (757)423-7453
email:  solarserpent@hotmailcom

Jaka
Jaka teaches in the Northern Virginia area and has classes for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Jaka teaches Egyptian, Turkish and Persian styles, and includes several props, for example, veils, zills, cane, sword and trays.
email:  jaka@fcc.net

Katayoun "Kathy" Hutson
Arabic and Persian dances. Beginners/Intermediate classes in Sterling, VA. Instruction in Egyptian dance technique, developing personal dance style, improvisational skills, group choreographies, and tribal interpretations while preserving cultural integrity of the dances. Culture identity and spirituality of dance are an integral part of the curriculum.
Studio:  Dances of 1001 Nights at Loudoun County Senior Center
Sterling, VA
Phone:  703-450-4218
Email:  katayoundance@hotmail.com
Notes: Educational/Instructional programs: Special Introductory workshops, Children's Ethnic Dance, Belly Dance for Seniors. Contact Kathy for details.

Miramar
Caberet, Folkloric, Fantasy
Miramar's Mid-East Dance Studio
Winchester, VA
(540) 888-4344
email:  albright@visuallink.com

Nadira Maher
Mount Vernon RECenter, Alexandria VA on Thursdays
Beginner Class at 7:00pm
Intermediate Class at 8:00pm
Information about classes can be found at http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/parks/parktakes.htm
Email:  bestmassge@aol.com

Nimeera
Egyptian, Turkish, Persian Social (Bandari), Indian Social (Bangra), and Ethnic Fusion.
Classes at Cleopatra's Closet
Current Class Schedule
Phone: (703) 864-0716
email: dance@Nimeera.com

Noor Jihan
Egyptian (cabaret and folkloric)
Springfield, VA
Washington, D.C.
(703) 690-0621
email: noorjihan@aol.com

Soroya
The Soroya School of Belly Dance
Middle Eastern
Springfield, Virginia
(703) 569-1080

Wendy Youssef
Transitions Yoga and Dance
Belly Dance Boot Camp Beginners Class, American Tribal Style, Tribal Fusion, Westernized Cabaret, Egyptian Cabaret (classical and modern), World Folklore, and more.
Sterling, Virginia
(703) 909-3943
email: info@transitionsyogaanddance.com


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Maryland


Adriana
Middle Eastern Dance Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Private Lessons, and Coaching Specializing in Egyptian, Turkish Gypsy, Phaoronic, Greek Folk Dancing, Cifte Telli (Turkish and Greek), Theatrics and Drama
Silverspring, MD
(301) 949-6370

Amara
Middle Eastern Dance Classes taught through Gaithersburg Dept. of Parks & Recreation
Also available for dumbek and zill instruction
Germantown, MD
(301) 515-0003
email:  amara@amaraofthemoon.com

Artemis
Turkish Gypsy (Rom), Egyptian and Turkish Style Oriental Dance
Ongoing classes at three locations:
Studio Artemis - Silver Spring
Black Belt Academy - Silver Spring
Call Artemis at:  (301) 565-5029
email:  artemisdances@yahoo.com

Camila Karam
North African Dance (Belly Dancing)
Camila Karam instructs this class with patience & step by step detail. The class has a thorough warm-up that includes dance technique, Yoga and East Indian dance. Participants will learn intricate hip movements, veil dancing, floorwork, sword dancing, and cane dancing. Beginners are encouraged to play the zils. The class is on-going so one can join anytime! Camila has many years of experience and performs in the DC area at many weddings, bridal showers and corporate events.
Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Joe's Movement Emporium
3802 34th St
(off 34th & Rhode Island Ave-near MD/DC line)
Mt. Rainier, MD
(202) 518-7144
(410) 626-1658

Cha L'Mar
Middle Eastern (cabaret and folkloric)
Dancer Studio
Clinton, MD

El Naar Haninah
3 levels of Middle Eastern Dance through Gaithersburg Department of Parks and Recreation (301) 258-6350 on Thursday evenings. Folkloric and Nightclub styles featured.
Intermediate Level Class focuses more on the Egyptian-style.
Private instruction, workshops, specialty classes taught in Rockville apon arrangement.
Casey Community Center
Rockville and Gaithersburgh, MD
(301) 977-3040
email: elnaar@yahoo.com
Notes: Performance opportunities available throughout the year.
El Naar also available for private events including both performance and instruction.


Latifa
Private instruction and coaching, all levels
Severna Park, MD
(410) 544-4488
email:  bintbeled@toad.net

Lotus Niraja
Modern & Classical Styles of Egyptian & Lebanese Belly Dance. Infuse energetic dance movements with gracefulness. Learn poised arms, crisper hipwork, rhythm identification, how to rock a drum solo, and how to interact with the audience. Find your individual dance style, not follow the crowd.
Beginner Classes, Fridays at 7pm & Saturdays at 9am
Advanced & Troupe, Wednesdays at 7 pm
Director of the Niraja Dance Company.
Elmishaal School of Belly Dance
Visit our website for more information on classes and events.
(410) 363-9916
email:  elmishaal@cs.com

MiaNaja
Egyptian Oriental Dance (bellydancing)
New Session starts Oct.4,2000
Classes at Slayton House Columbia, MD
(410) 730-3987
Also available for private lessons
(410) 964-1546

Nadirah Nasreen
Egyptian/Lebonese Cabaret styles, with sword, cane, and double veil addressed.  Emphasis on learning combinations and isolations that can be used by the dancer to eventually make up her own routine.  Accents and phrasing in drum solos and other music is addressed.  Beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes offered on weekdays and weekends.
Studio Nadirah
Rockville, MD
301-518-1355
email:  raksnadira@yahoo.com



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Washington, D.C


Laurel Victoria Gray
Artistic Director of the Silk Road Dance Company
Founder and President of The Uzbek Dance and Culture Society
Teaches Egyptian and Persian Dance
Classes available through Joy of Motion Dance Center , Prince George's County Parks & Recreation, and George Mason University
email:  Qyzylbosh@aol.com

Marta
Former member of TranscenDance Tribal and Raqs Sahara professional company.
Co-Founder and Co-Director of DCTribal.
Joy of Motion
Washington, DC
Phone: 202-361-1561
Email: marta@moveyourbelly.com

Malika Negwa
Turkish and Middle Eastern dance
Mediterraneam Images
1000 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 682-9440
email:  malika@malika.com

Noor Jihan
Egyptian (cabaret and folkloric)
Springfield, Virginia
Washington, D.C.
(703) 690-0621
email: noorjihan@aol.com

Rachel Kay Brookmire

Egyptian Oriental Dance
American Tribal Style Belly Dance
email: rachel@organicdance.com


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