please CONTACT US with details to help London Belly Dance to compile a comprehensive teacher directory - we aim to include all the numerous dancers who offer classes, workshops or private lessons in London - brief details of those added so far are below ...

also see the 'choosing a dance teacher' section

AKAYSHA (class pictured left) - an experienced teacher with regular classes & workshops in Kentish Town who is also available for private tuition

ALIA - "Learn authentic belly dance from Lebanon with Alia in an easy, relaxed environment.  Alia reveals the tricks to belly dance & promotes body appreciation."  Alia teaches regular classes at venues in central London, & is available for workshops & private classes.  She has an MA in Applied Performance (ie facilitating performance within the community)

ANNA - "Anna has been studying belly dance for over 15 years & teaching for over 10.  She continues to travel, study & teach worldwide to keep her dancing up to date & her teaching fresh & motivational.  She is a hugely popular instructor for her energetic & inspirational teaching style, & for her mastery of technique & authentic feeling of the dance.  Anna’s style is based in Egyptian cabaret but is strongly influenced by Turkish nightclub, North African & Indian dance.  She believes in the fluidity and adaptablility of Arabic dance & its special magic for women of all ages, sizes & backgrounds. Anna teaches weekly classes in Brixton & occasional classes & workshops in other areas of London." 

ANNE WHITE - "Anne has studied raqs sharqi for 20 years, & has been a performer & teacher since 1990.  A graduate of the Hilal School, now known as the Raqs Sharqi Society, Anne teaches weekly classes in London, from complete beginners to professional level.  She is also the founder of Planet Egypt, the monthly belly dance showcase."  For details of Anne's classes in north London (including free tuition for Haringey residents, funded by Health for Haringey & the Big Lottery Fund), see her informative & extensive website

ASAKI - "Asaki has trained as a belly dancer in Tokyo, Dublin, San Francisco & the UK for 8 years, & has completed Keti Sharif's A-Z teacher's certificate course.  She runs classes in Japanese as well as English.  Her classes aim to help students enjoy an amalgamation of body, mind & spirit, & thus appreciate the healing power of belly dance."  Asaki teaches regular classes & workshops in Kentish Town, & is available for private tuition 

ASMAHAN (left) - "Asmahan has been a profesional Egyptian dancer for 20 years (including 10 in Cairo, where she trained with Raqia Hassan & Ibrahim Akef) & has been teaching for 9 years.  Her influences are Egyptian, Lebanese, clasical Arabic & Turkish.  The dance style is that of middle eastern women at a wedding, five star hotel show, cultural theatrical production, first class night club or national folklore show.  This is dancing as it is performed in the context of Arabic culture."  Asmahan teaches weekly classes at all levels in central London

ATIYA - teaches in Dartford, Kent - weekly classes for beginners, improvers & intermediates, plus 6 week belly dance courses (including learning a choreography) & private lessons 

BEATRICE PARVIN ... details coming soon!

BODOURA - teaches weekly beginners & intermediate classes in London, together with workshops  

CAASI - teaches a weekly class in Cambewell & is available for workshops & motivational training - "belly dance is a beautiful dance form that is not only wonderful for health & fitness but also inspirational & expressive, not to mention great fun!  Caasi is in great demand as a teacher & always aims to share her knowledge & love for belly dancing with great integrity & enthusiasm." 

CAITLYN - based in Oxford, Caitlyn also teaches in central London 

CHARLOTTE DESORGHER - teaches weekly classes in Croydon & south London, together with an exciting programme of workshops taught by herself & visiting dancers

EVA GREEN - "A naturally talented dancer, Eva brings a passionate & impeccable interpretation of Middle Eastern music to her bellydance performing & teaching. Well established in south west London, she teaches all levels from beginners to budding professionals, & teaches nationally & internationally at workshops & festivals.  In adition to Eva's own website, further information on Eva can be found on the website set up by her troupe of students, the Bellybabes."

FRANCY HADASSAH -  "Francy's classes are a real treat.  She teaches Ghawazee (Egyptian gypsy style), derbac (percussion), modern & classical oriiental dance, Arabic dance, Khalighi, veils & cymbals."   "I am a warm & approachable instructor fresh from Bazil keen on sharing my love of belly dance.  I encourage students to express themselves & to have fun, & pay great attention to fluency & smoothness"  Francy teaches regular classes & workshops in Kentish Town & is available for private lessons

FLEUR ESTELLE - "Fleur is a professional belly dance performer & teacher.  She teaches drop-in classes & courses in central & west London & is available for private lessons.  Fleur was recently featured on BBC2's Strictly Come Dancing:  It Takes Two, has appeared in music videos, performed alongside Akon on ITV & in the BBC1 drama series Hustle.  She has performed at many top venues in the UK & abroad."

HANNAH - Hannah teaches regular drop-in classes in north London split into courses enabling students to explore different dance styles.  Hannah is also available fo private tuition & workshops.  "Hannah specialises in tribal, Turkish Romani, cabaret, whirling & the sacred."  As well as being an experienced soloist, Hannah was a founding member of tribal fusion belly dance group Tribal Kinesis & now performs with Atalanta

HAZEL KING (right) - "Hampstead is the venue for Hazel's regular general level evening class.  She is also available for private tuition. Hazel has taught Egyptian bellydance for 10 years & has appeared on the BBC."  In addition to teaching adults, Hazel is an experienced junior school teacher (M.A., Cert.Ed.), providing workshops to schools. 

JACQUELINE CHAPMAN - "Britain's best known belly dancer"

JAMEELA - more details to follow

JOSEPHINE WISE - "acknowledged as a leading exponent of Arabic dance, her dancing style is known for its authenticity & expressiveness", more details to follow

JULIANA BRUSTIK - teaches beginners, intermediates & advanced level classes, workshops & residential courses in Angel, Hackney & Greenwich

KATIE HOLLAND ... details to follow!

KHALISHA - teaches at 3 top private health clubs & is available for private tuition, workshops & choreography 

KIMBERLY - more details coming soon! 

LJILJANA - highly experienced teacher, performer & events organiser, running regular classes, courses & workshops in West London 

MELISSA - teaches in private member gyms & is available for private lessons 

MELISSA ABRAHAM - "Melissa is of Swedish/Middle Eastern origin & teaches Arabic dance (classic & modern Egypian style) within a cultural & educational context.  She is qualified with JWAAD.  Melissa has taught a full schedule of classes & workshops in south London (Croydon, Selsdon & Sutton) for a decade.  She organises events & workshops for top international tutors.  She has danced for 18 years & continues to develop her own expertise: each year, Melissa trains abroad with master teachers & participates in international oriental dance festivals & seminars.  You can be sure she is in touch with all the latest trends!  On top of scheduled classes, Melissa is available for private tuition & workshops.  She visits Cairo regularly & can supply unique costumes, accessories, music & DVDs."  Call Melissa (before midnight) on 020 8 657 4229 or email.

MELISSA JEWELLE -  "Melissa Jewelle teaches belly dance courses & workshops at Danceworks (Bond Street) & the Urdang Academy (Islington).  She teaches high energy belly dance & hip hop belly dance fusion (think Shakira with attitude!) that not only work on technique but also help you to develop your own sensual style.  Melissa is a professional dancer & choreographer who has appeared on a range of TV programmes from Strictly Come Dancing It Takes Two, to MTV, BBC1 & Sky.  Melissa is also available to teach private classes."  

MIA SERRA - teaches courses & workshops in London, & is available for private lessons

MICHAELLA (pictured right with drummer Numan & students) - "Classes include introductory instruction in a range of Egyptian dance forms as well as contemporary & classical ballet forms.  Many of Michaella's students have graduated to perform in her stage productions & some have become professional belly dancers."  Michaella teaches in central & north London

NORSHEEN - available to teach private students, contact details coming soon ...

OZGEN - "Ozgen has performed, taught, choreographed & directed across Europe for the last 14 years.  He now teaches regularly in north London. It is an unforgettable experience to learn bellydancing from a man & Ozgen also teaches Latin & ballroom dancing which lends an exciting flare to his personal dancing style."  Ozgen teaches courses & drop in classes in north London, & a series of workshops will take place in 2007  

POLLY - teaches tribal style belly dance in various locations in south east London

REBECCA - "I teach tribal belly dance in north London, being the first person in the UK to have technical certification in ATC with Carolena Nericcio" ... more details coming soon!

SAMEERA MADANA ... details to follow!

SAPPHIRA - "learn how to shake it like Shakira, get a great workout & have fun, improve your confidence & discover an ancient art form", Sapphira teaches in Clapham

SARAH - "Sarah has been dancing for almost 30 years. Her background is in competitive professional Latin American & ballroom dancing, in which she is a qualified teacher.  For 14 years she has dedicated herself to the study & performance of belly dance, & is the founder and director of Kismet Bellydance & the Tribe of Kismet.  Sarah's style is predominantly Egyptian, & her regular classes reflect this - though she does occassionally like to add a little latin flair!  She also performs & teaches ATS in the FatChanceBellyDance format; she has been personally certified by this style's creator, Carolena Nericcio, & is her UK representative."

SARA KAHAN - "Sara has been teaching Egyptian dance in the UK & Europe for 18 years.  She performed with Suraya Hilal's company, the Dance Theatre of Egypt & formed (with Suraya & 4 other senior teachers) the Hilal School of Raqs Sharqi, founded the internationla Raqs Sharqi Summer School in Winchester & is now a senior teacher with the Raqs Sharqi Society.  Sara now teaches regular classes in London & workshops both in Britain & beyond" - Sara teaches courses & classes in Richmond & Hampstead

SERENA RAMZY (right) - international dance star Serena, wife of Egyptian percussion mastro Hossam Ramzy, teaches workshops worldwide &, when in the UK, is available for private classes at her home studio south of London (East Grinstead) - Serena has a delightful teaching style & can teach a wide variety of Egyptian dance styles, plus bespoke tuition - very well worth the journey!  Serena is also available to deliver workshops throughout the UK & internationally

SHAFEEK - a highly trained & experienced dancer from Egypt who travels extensively teaching workshops, Shafeek also teaches classes in central London & is the originator of the UK National Belly Dancer Competition

SITARA - accomplished professional belly dance performer & teacher who formed the Eastern Roses & Urban Roses dance troupes, more details to follow ... 

SOLARIS - teaches classes & courses in London & is available for private tuition

TARA - Tara is a highly trained full-time teacher & performer.  She has trained, lived & worked in Egypt.  A dynamic & exceptional dancer, Tara can dance in several distinctive styles, from authentic modern Egyptian to tribal fusion.  She travels throughout the UK giving workshops & is also available for private tuition - see the gorgeous photos on her impressive new website! 

YASMIN - "A professional belly dancer performer, instructor & choreographer specialising in Egyptian & tribal fusion belly dance.  In addition to years of experience in oriental dance, Yasmin has formal qualifications in ballroom, salsa & samba. Yasmin is an exceptional instructor, using neuro linguistic programming & breaking down every movement very clearly so even a complete beginner will progress rapidly.  Her classes are motivating, confidence building & energizing. Yasmin focuses mainly on traditional belly dance techniques, gestures & posture, & incorporates samba movements to increase fitness & physical confidence, to burn calories & to tone muscles."  Yasmin teaches in north west London.