Southern California
Alexandra King
Troupe: Seher. Artistic Director of the UCSB Mid East Dance Ensemble. Dance Camps, classes, workshops, private lessons, DVDs. Santa Barbara Middle Eastern Festival, Moroccan Tours. Email: alexandra@alexandraking.com Web: www.alexandraking.com
Amaya Mattei
Aka (Sultana Gamal). Classes range from beginner to advanced, emphasis placed on zill work, correct alignment good clean technique, understanding of connection between music and movement and movement vocabulary. 30+ years experience teaching dance. Performance opportunities through her troupe Ya Harissa Bellydance Theater. Phone: (301) 401-0386 Email: amayabaraka@gmail.com Web: www.amayabaraka.com
Anaheed
Anaheed promotes the ability of each dancer to find her/his movement vocabulary and improvise in any style! Troupe: Perfumes of Araby Phone: (818) 893-9019 Email: anaheed_dancer@yahoo.com Web: www.anaheed.com
Anisa
Troupe: Anisa's Oriental/Beledy Dance Troupe. Phone: (818) 752-9829
Anisa's School of Dance 14252 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 92423 Email: anisa@anisadance.com
Web: www.anisadance.com
Atlantis
Troupe: Tonya and Atlantis of Veils & Incense. Part of the most highly awarded mother-daughter dance production team of "Tonya and Atlantis". One of the most decorated dancers in the country. Seen on national and international TV, video commercials & film. Producer - Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition. Private, semiprivate classes, Personal motivator, award winning dancer, coach and choreographer. Phone: (562)433-6615 Web: www.bellydanceroftheuniverse.com
Dangeruz
“Be Your Own Fantasy!” Fusion of American with Arabian. Beginner/Intermediate level classes. Strong focus on empowerment, healing, technique and attitude! Group and Privates. Classes in Los Angeles.
Phone: (213) 703-6325 Email: 2dangeruz@gmail.com
Deborah
Co-Producer, Market at the Casbah Middle Eastern Dance Festival.
Phone: (949) 858-8356 Email: casbahdance@juno.com
Dejah
Phone: (310) 379-2458 Email: dancingdeb_2000@yahoo.com
DeVilla
Devilla’s BellyBlast is a progressive beginner belly dance/workout class. It offers a strong emphasis on posture and Egyptian technique taught at an aerobic pace. IT’S FUN! Email: devillaraks@gmail.com
Web: www.devillaraks.com
Elayssa
Half Gypsy/Roma, 3rd generation Mid East Dancer. Teaching, choreographing and performing internationally since age 16. Style: American Cabaret and Theatrical/ Experimental Bellydance. Director: Elysium Dance Theatre. Private and semi-private lessons for all levels, special events. Custom made Costumes. Email: Elayssa@gmail.com Web: www.Elayssa.com and www.ElysiumDanceTheatre.com
Farrah
Ongoing Egyptian bellydance classes in Orange County. Phone: (818) 746-7553 Email: farrah@farrahdance.com
Habib/Ganesha Bazaar
Unique Bellydance costumes, ethnic designs for the modern gypsy. Ganesha Bazaar P.O. Box 16806, San Diego, CA 92176. Phone: (928) 699-6419 Email: madamhabib@yahoo.com Web: www.ganeshabazaar.com
Jennifer
American Cabaret, Fusion. Classes focus on basic movements such as technique, posture, veil, rhythm patterns, zills, and isolations. Phone: (760) 887-2316 Email: ciarcelt@hotmail.com
Jenza
Classic American Cabaret, Turkish and fusion styles. Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced Classes and coaching/private instruction located in the San Fernando Valley & Santa Clarita Valley. Emphasis on improvisation, finger cymbals and costuming. Check website for class schedules. Email: jenza@jenza.com Web: www.jenza.com
Jheri St. James
Style: American Belly Dance, with Egyptian Turkish Ethnic Tribal Influences. Decades experience teaching beginner, intermediate levels, 35 choreographies, finger cymbals skills, veils, swords, canes, costume making, field trips, recitals, many happy performing troupe adventures! Located in Laguna Beach.
Phone: (949) 494-5031 Email: jheristjames@yahoo.com Web: http://JheriCo.net
Jorjana La Shara
Troupe: Dance Mosaic Director/Choreographer of award winning "Dance Mosaic." Taught for 30 years beginning through professional private and group classes, personal and group choreographies. Jorjana sells all Styles of Belly Dance Costumes and Accessories. 914 W. Marcello Ave., Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Phone: (805)498-5274
Email: jorjanasglitterworld@hotmail.com Web: www.JorjanasGlitterWorld.com
Judeen
Judeen studied in Egypt from 1989-2002. In 1999 she began traveling to Turkey where she has been studying Romani (gypsy) dances. She teaches authentic and fusion style bellydance-all levels. American Cabaret, Arabic, Egyptian, Folkloric, Tribal, Turkish Classes: Santa Ynez. Phone: (805) 688-7151 Email: judeen@judeen.com
Web: www.judeen.com and www.esausboutique.com
Kareema
Style: American Cabaret. Troupe: Of Veils & Incense. "Miss Divine" winner of Belly Dancer of the Universe. Classes in Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Laguna Hills, RSMA; A fun way to learn basic steps, performance technique, veil work and cymbals. Phone: (949) 858-0273 Email: caridan@cox.net
Katerina
Beginning class Wed 6:15-7:15PM, Intermediate/Advanced: Wed 7:20-8:30 PM at Temecula Community Recreation Center, in Temecula, CA. Also beginning class on Thurs from 7:10 to 8:10pm at Old Town Temecula Community Theater Dance Studio. Beginning lessons focus on the following: rhythms, drum solo/taxim. Intermediate/Advanced classes focus on choreography but feature exercises to develop improvisational skills. Floor patterns, turns and stage presence are stressed. Phone: (951) 699-5606 Email: kstradley@gmail.com
Kristen
Style: American Cabaret, Egyptian, Fusion.Troupe: Jewels of the Dance. Fun and supportive atmosphere. Beginning classes offered through Glendale Community College-Adult.
Call:(818)240-2988 Email: kristenbellydance@yahoo.com
Laurie of L.A . Tribal
Laurie of L.A. Tribal is a Fatchance Belly Dance sister studio. She teaches ongoing classes and performs American Tribal Style (ATS) in the San Fernando Valley. Phone: (818) 883-7198 Email: la_tribal@sbcglobal.net Web: www.latribal.net
Lia
Troupe: Halau Hula O Kanoelaini. Classes: Antelope Valley. Phone: (661) 406-5818
Email: goldenslippa@adelphia.net
Lizet
ATS Certified with 10 years of belly dance experience in both cabaret and tribal. Regular ATS classes on Wednesday and additional classes currently forming. Classes in LAX, Redondo Beach area.
Email: MadeiraMoonDance@yahoo.com
Mara
Learn the beautiful art form of belly dance in a fun, supportive atmosphere. Mara has been dancing for 13 years and teaching for 5 years. Beginning and Intermediate Levels. American Cabaret. Beg: Tuesdays 7:15pm, Thursdays 7:30pm, Saturdays 8am. Int: Tuesdays 8:30pm. 102 S. Glendon St., Anaheim, CA 92806.
Phone: (714) 330-8586 Email: mara@dancingmara.com
Mari
16 years experience; teaching technique, choreography, props, zills. Come find your inner goddess, cabaret style. For fun, passion and for yourself!. Classes: Thousand Oaks, Moorpark and Simi Valley.
Phone: (805) 660-1602 Email: onegypsydancer@yahoo.com Web: www.onegypsydancer.com
Medea/Linda
Troupe: Desert Mirgae Dancers. Style: American Cabaret, Arabic, Egyptian, Fusion, Turkish. P.O. Box 5941, Riverside, CA 92517. Classes Riverside, Fontana Tue: Beg/Int. RCC Comm. Ed. (D&D Dance Studio) Thur. Beg/Int. Fontana Don Day Comm. Center. Phone: (951) 897-8847 or (909) 877-9029 Email: medealin@aol.com
Melissa
Teacher 15 years’ experience with many styles of cabaret and folkloric dance. Pursue fun and fulfillment in your dance! Classes in West L.A. Phone: (818) 469-4362 Email: mellybellydance@yahoo.com
Web: www.mellydance.com
Meryem Vani
Troupe: Zaghareet. Email: meryemvan@aol.com Web: www.dancestoinspire.com
Mesmera
Troupe: Mesmera's Sacred Serpent , featured in “Time”, “In Style”, “LA Weekly”, film, and TV. Dynamic performer/ instructor offers easy breakdowns, beautiful results, inspiring creative expression. DVD/VHS, sandals, feather-light silk veils, Brazilian Bellydance Adventures, seminars and more! American Cabaret, Arabic, Fusion, Turkish, Drum solos, Finger cymbals, Gypsy BellyDance, Pharonic Egyptian, Snake dance, Veils Class: Hollywood, Silverlake, & Glendale Phone: (323) 669-0333 Email: mesmera@mesmera.com Web: www.mesmera.com
Nika Feyrouz
Classes in Cabaret, Tribaret, Fusion, Bollywood, Tribal Improv, Yoga, Zills, and Doumbek. Certified aerobics instructor: learn basic and Beyond Bellydance movements while pumping up cardio. Located in Hemet/San Jacinto, Banning and Covina, CA. Phone: (909) 908-0927 Email: dancingbelly@yahoo.com web: nikafeyrouz.com
Princess Farhana
Performer, instructor, author; instructional DVD's, costume designer; group & private lessons in LA at Dance garden, workshops worldwide; Egyptian style; ....belly dance royalty! PO Box 29504, LA, CA 90029 Email: princessraqs@gmail.com web: www.princessfarhana.com Blog: www.princessraqs.blogspot.com
Rahana
Troupe: Balla Oasis Dance Company & Belly Classes include technique, combinations & choreography. Rahana teaches stage presence and encourages her students to perform in student recitals and showcases. Rahana hosts a student/professional showcase and also directs a student troupe and professional troupe. Hip scarves, dance essentials available for sale in class & website. Privates and workshops available. Modern Egyptian and American Cabaret. PO Box 7143, Santa Monica, CA 90406. Classes: W. Los Angeles & Santa Monica. Phone: (310) 612-7622 Email: dancingrahana@aol.com Web: www.dancingrahana.com
Regine
Troupe: Babylon Mood. Teacher/Performer, of Middle Eastern dance, Polynesian, Flamenco and Mexican Folklorico. Specialties: Multi-circular veils, fusion, cymbals. Private instruction and workshops. Dancers and company are available for bookings. Classes: Lomita, Torrance. Twice monthly world Dance Showcase at Awakenings Coffee House in Lomita. Phone: (310) 325-1930 Email: babylonmood@earthlink.net
Web: www.babylonmood.com
Sabrina
Troupe: Cleopatra's Court/Syrens of the Midnight Tide. Style: American Cabaret, Arabic, Ethnic, Fusion, Hula
Classes: Anaheim, Huntington Beach, La Habra, Norwalk, WhittierAddress: PO Box 2784, La Habra, CA 90632. Phone: (562) 691-5029 Email: sabrinadance_2002@yahoo.com
Sa'eeda
Classic Egyptian and authentic folkloric - every Thursday from 6:15 pm to 7:45 pm. Tap Acadamy, upstairs in Studio A. 1334 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401. Phone: (310) 337-9299 Web: http://arabic-dancer.com Email: saeeda@arabic-dancer.com
Sarah al Nour
Class located in Anaheim offers an introduction to bellydance conditioning and movement, Costa Mesa class is a Tribal Fusion basics class. Phone: (714) 351-0536 Email: bellssimadancer@yahoo.com
Web: www.bellyssimadancer.com
Scherazade
Troupe: Arabian Nights Entertainment. Over 25 years experience. Private lessons and seminars. Sponsor of Bedouin Bazaar, in October, San Diego, CA. Bellydance supplies available. 3234 Idlewild Way, San Diego, CA 92117. Cabaret, Folkloric, Fusion, Props. Classes: San Diego. Phone:(858) 581-0135
Email: scottiebellydancer@yahoo.com Web: www.bedouinbazaar.com
Selyena Troi
Dance classes focus on techniques and many styles of belly dance. Zills are taught weekly. Beginning Middle Eastern drum classes weekly. Phone: (760)323-7857 Email: SeylenaTroi@earthlink.net
Shanti Delilah
Shanti's classes focus on technique and having fun while dancing! Learn combinations and improve in both Egyptian and American Tribal Styles. Classes in Calabasas, CA. Phone: (818) 642-4292
Email: shantidelilah@gmail.com web: www.shantibellydance.com
Tabitha
Tabitha, an award winning “Jr Category-Bellydancer of the Universe” performer. Classes: Cal State San Bernardino. Phone: (909) 387-0717 Email: Tabitha@prprinting.com
Tahiya
Tahiya has been teaching at the YWCA in Santa Monica for 8 years. Her unique cabaret/tribal/fusion style puts a fun twist on the classic dance. Email: info@tahiya.net Web: http://www.tahiya.net
Taji
Winner - Belly Dancer of the Universe. Fun classes with dance technique, zills, performance quality, veil and drum solo. Classes: Long Beach - Beg. Tuesdays 7-8 p.m./Int. Tuesdays 9 p.m. Available for private coaching.
Phone: (562) 866-2873 Email: alnanne96@mac.com Web: www.pinkgypsy.com/taji
Tarub Alegria
Troupe: Silk Road Caravan. Classes: Ridgecrest. Phone: (760) 375-4395 Email: theccotes@yahoo.com
Tonette
Toni Perrine: Tonette the Clown and Zara the Belly Dancer. Address: 3316 Harding St. #21, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Style: Magician, Clown, Belly Dancer. Phone: (760) 730-9405 Email: toniperrine@yahoo.com
Tonya
Troupe: Of Veils & Incense/ Essence of Veils. Producer: Belly Dancer of the Universe (BDUC) “It’s not how much you know, but how well you look, doing what you know!” 6 week crash courses. Private lessons. Heavy techniques, Cymbals-FUN! Producer “Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition”, multi-award winning teacher, choreographer, author, composer, MC vocalist. American Cabaret, Arabic, Ethnic, Folkloric, Fusion, Lebanese, Persian, Turkish. Classes: Cerritos, Downey, Norwalk, Huntington Beach. Phone: (562) 434-3987
Web: www.bellydanceroftheuniverse.com
Trissia
Over 25 years experience, combines technique, theatrics of comedy and drama. How to dance with physical limitations. Lifetime member, agent for talent. Specialties: Yoga, Magician, Physical Fitness, Clown, Actress, Fortune Telling Styles: American Cabaret, American Tribal, Arabic, Egyptian, Ethnic, Folkloric, Fusion, Hula, Lebanese, Persian, Turkish. Phone: (562) 693-9874
Veronique
Veronique has studied with Master Instructors at home and abroad for more than a decade. Classes encompass Strength training for poise and an Udulation series. P.O. Box 5532 orange , Ca 92883. Phone: (714) 256-1583 Email: eyezofegyptb@yahoo.com
Zenya
Phone: (818) 551-0628 Email: gojenny@charter.net