Drafts of new DANCER & TEACHER DIRECTORIES ...
We are compiling a comprehensive teacher directoring listing all belly dance teachers in the London area - please CONTACT US if you, or you know of someone who, would like to be listed
DRAFT DANCER DIRECTORY
| AKAYSHA - "Akaysha is known for her mind blowingly powerful shimmies, flowing movements, energetic persona & her individual style. In a mixture of movements inspired by legends of the past, Akaysha performs original choreography & improvisation to recorded or live modern & traditional middle eastern music." |
| AMBER - "experimental middle eastern dance artist, traditional Arabic to Romany cabaret to interactive technology" |
ANNE WHITE - delicious & entrancing, fun & authentic performer ... see Anne's comprehensive PLANET EGYPT website for more details. |
ASAKI - "Asaki is a professional performer & instructor known for her elegant & feminine style. Asaki has trained in Tokyo, Dublin, San Francisco & the UK. Her favourite style is oriental cabaret, together with baladi & Persian (Iranian) dance." |
ASMAHAN - "a professional authentic Oriental dancer whose stage career has spanned 20 years. She has danced in the most prestigious night clubs & 5 star hotels in the middle eastern show business world." Asmahan's experience & credits are simply too numerous to mention - see her extensive website for full details. |
ATIYA - "Atiya performs withmusicians every week at Turkish & Greek restaurants in London & the south east. She is available for weddings, theme nights, corporate events, galas & other events. Performa nces are varied & may include veil, double veil, finger cymbals, sword balancing & fire eating. Atiya's shows are suitable for the whole family & audience participation is encouraged." |
| CAASI - "Full of Eastern promise, Caasi is an exciting belly dancer who has captivated audiences worldwide with her sensuous and dynamic style." |
CASSIA - "I am a professional belly dancer with 10 years' belly dance experience, & a ballet, jazz & latin dance background. I have performed at corporate events, weddings, hotels, restaurants, clubs & festivals & on TV. I perform sword ballancing, shamadan, cymbals, wings, double veils, vases & other props" - new website coming soon ... |
CAITLYN - "belly dance shows in Oxford, London, anywhere in the UK, Arabic and Turkish dance shows & lessons." |
CYNTHIA (left)- "Fusing a solid understanding of traditional & modern Egyptian dance with other influences, Cynthia has created her own style of belly dance, one that has her very much in demand as a performer throughout the UK at various public & private events. Captivating audiences with her powerful presence, inner fire & fine skill, Cynthia portrays belly dance as a true art form." |
ESHTA - "Introducing entrancing Eshta, belly dancer in south west London. Eshta is available for bookings for parties, social events, restaurants & a whole range of venues & occasions. Props such as stick, sword & veil can be incorporated. The length & format of show can be varied according to venue & type of event." Co-organiser of the Saqarah monthly hafla. |
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 & Surrey, she teaches all levels from beginners to budding professionals, both nationally & internationally, at workshops & festivals. She is available for bookings as a solo artist, as a duo with the Duende Oriental or with her troupe the Bellybabes. Arabic theme parties can be arranged." |
| FARAH NASRINE - "A professional belly dancer, instructor & choreographer. Her dancing talents in clude a variety of modern & traditional belly dance styles - cabaret, baladi, saiidi - & north African folklore. She performs regularly in the UK & France, & has been highly congratulated for her professionalism, energy & the enjoyable atmosphere she creates." - photo coming soon ... |
FLEUR ESTELLE (right) - "Fleur was recently featured on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two, has appeared in music videos, performed alongside Akon on ITV and in the BBC1 drama series Hustle. She has performed at many top venues in the UK and abroad. Fleur can provide tailor made performances for any event & teaches throughout London." |
| FRANCESCA ... (more details coming soon) |
DRAFT TEACHER DIRECTORY
How to find a teacher ...
If you know the teacher's name, check the alphabetical listing, which includes full details for all the teachers we know of. Use the links to contact the teacher direct.
To find a class in a particular area of London, scroll down to the geographical listing, where teachers are listed according to where they hold regular classes. Workshops & courses are detailed elsewhere. For private lessons, see the alphabetical listing as teachers may travel.
To learn a particular style of belly dance, scroll down to the dance style listing.
Happy dancing!
ALPHABETICAL LISTING
AKAYSHA
ALIA
ANNA
ANNE WHITE
ASAKI
ASMAHAN
ATIYA
BEATRICE PARVIN
BODOURA
CAASI
CAITLYN
CHARLOTTE DESORGHER
ELLA EL NAR
ERINA MAIA
EVA GREEN
FRANCY HADASSAH
FLEUR ESTELLE
HANNAH
HAZEL KING
JAQUELINE CHAPMAN
JAMILLA
JOSEPHINE WISE
JULIANA BRUSTIK
KATIE HOLLAND
KHALISHA
KIMBERLY
KRISTINA (CHRIS GOULD)
LJILJANA
MELISSA
MELISSA ABRAHAM
MELISSA JEWELLE
MIA SERRA
MICHAELLA
NORSHEEN
OZGEN
POLLY
REBECCA
RESHMA ROSE
SAMANTHA NEAL
SAMEERA MADANA
SAPPHIRA
SARAH
SARA KAHAN
SERENA RAMZY
SHAFEEK
SITARA
SOLARIS
TARA
YASMIN
YUKI
GEOGRAPHICAL LISTING
CENTRAL LONDON
Alia, Anna, Asmahan, Aylin Hansen, Caitlyn, Fleur Estelle, Jacqueline Chapman, Melissa Jewelle, Mia Serra, Michaella, Kimberly, Sara Kahan, Shafeek
EAST LONDON
Juliana Brustik (Hackney), Michaella (Hackney)
NORTH LONDON
Akaysha (Kentish Town), Anne Whhite (Harringey), Asaki (Kentish Town), Francy Hadassah (Kentish Town), Hannah, Hazel King (Hampstead), Juliana Brustik (Angel), Melissa Jewelle (Finsbury), Mia Serra (Finsbury), Kimberly (Finsbury), Ozgen (Camden, Holloway N7), Reshma Rose (Edgware HA8, Hendon NW4), Yasmin (Highgate NW5), Yuki (Kentish Town)
SOUTH LONDON
Anna (Brixton), Atiya (Dartford, Kent), Banu (Sutton SM1), Caasi (Camberwell), Charlotte Desorgher (Croydon, Wallington), Estha (south west London), Eva Green (south west London), Juliana Brustik (Greenwich), Kristina (south west London - East Sheen SW14, Barnes SW13), Melissa Abraham (Croydon, Selsdon & Sutton), Polly (south east London), Sapphira (Clapham), Serena Ramzy (East Grinstead)
WEST LONDON
Erina Maia (Ealing W5), Fleur Estelle (Fulham)
LISTING BY DANCE STYLE
This is the teacher's predominent style, though their style may incorporate other aspects: for more details, see the alphabetical listing, or use the links to check the teacher's website or contact them direct. A teacher who teaches separate classes in different styles will be listed in each category.
AMERICAN TRIBAL STYLE BELLY DANCE (ATS)
Sarah, Sitara
BELLY DANCE (a combination of styles, with no single style predominating)
Akaysha, Alia, Asaki, Atiyah, Bodoura, Caasi, Caitlyn, Fleur Estelle, Jamela, Josephine Wise, Ljiljana, Melissa Jewelle, Mia Serra, Polly, Yuki
DANCING WITH PROPS (candleabra, candles, cane/stick, double veil, finger cymbals, Isis wings, sword, veil)
Anna (cane/stick), Eva Green (candles)
GHAWAZEE (Egyptian gypsy style)
Francy Hadassah, Serena
EGYPTIAN ORIENTAL/CABARET STYLE BELLY DANCE
Anna, Asmahan, Beatrice Parvin, Charlotte Desorgher, Eva Green, Hannah, Hazel King, Jacqueline Chapman, Katie Holland, Khalisha, Melissa Abraham, Norsheen, Sarah, Sitara, Yasmin
KHALIGHI
Serena, Tara
RAQS SHARQI
Anne White, Juliana Brustik, Sara Kahan
TRIBAL FUSION BELLY DANCE
Hannah, Kimberly, Sitara, Yasmin
TURKISH BELLY DANCE
Melissa, Michaella, Ozgen, Tulin
TURKISH ROMANI
Ozgen
WHIRLING
Shafeek, Hannah
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