The Middle Eastern Dance

Teacher & Performer Directory

(U.S. States Hawaii Through Louisiana)

Idaho

Aaeesha E-Mail: aaeeshabellydance@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (208) 484-1053 Based In: Boise, Idaho Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Turkish, Cane Profile: Dancing since 2000, teaching since 2004. Both male and female students accepted. (10/06) Ali Loraine E-Mail: dancelightly@icehouse.net Phone: (+1) (208) 772-6226 Based In: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Local Major City: Spokane, Washington Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane (10/04) Chrystal Reece E-Mail: chrystal@mail.com Phone: (+1) (208) 238-9568 Based In: Blackfoot and Pocatello, Idaho Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Tribal, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals Profile: Teaching since 2002. Only female students accepted. (8/05) Jamila E-Mail: jamila61@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (208) 376-5693 Based In: Boise, Idaho Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals (3/04) Jahanara E-Mail: jahanaradancer@gmail.com Phone: (+1) (208) 869-2794 Web Site: www.jahanaradancer.com Based In: Meridian, Idaho Local Major City: Boise, Idaho Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil Profile: Dancing since 1989, teaching since 2006. Both male and female students accepted. (10/08) Lotus Blossom Dance E-Mail: lotus-blossom@angelfire.com Phone: (+1) (208) 683-7077 Based In: Kootenai County, Idaho Local Major City: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and Spokane, Washington Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane (2/00) Malik Jauhara E-Mail: lilbellydancer101@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (208) 651-5044 Based In: Coeur D Alene, Kellogg, Smelterville, Pinehurst, Wallace,and Osburn, Idaho Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Ethnic/Historical, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Turkish, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 2001, teaching since 2004. Both male and female students accepted. (7/08) Mearah E-Mail: hennadancer@msn.com Phone: (+1) (208) 794-1929 Web Site: www.mearah.com Based In: Boise, Idaho Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher Specialties: Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Tribal, Ethno-Fusion, Snake Profile: Dancing since 1996, teaching since 1999. Both male and female students accepted. (7/08) Nejwah E-Mail: nejwah@cableone.net Phone: (+1) (208) 377-8301 Based In: Boise, Idaho Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 1976, teaching since: 1980. Both male and female students accepted. (8/05) Samira-Cairo Fusion E-Mail: smam6@netzero.net Based In: Boise, Idaho Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Tribal, Ethno-Fusion, Turkish, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1996, teaching since 2004. (10/06) Sheilah (Sheila McAteer) E-Mail: skmcateer@cableone.net Phone: (+1) (208) 237-6637 Based In: Pocatello, Idaho Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals, Goblets (6/02) Sidonia Om Dunia E-Mail: omdunia@aol.com Phone: (+1) (208) 385-0781 Based In The Following Idaho Cities: Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Nampa Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1978, teaching since 1982. Both male and female students accepted. (5/06) Tamar E-Mail: pennyharford@hotmail.com Based In: Twin Falls, Idaho Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane (9/01) Tzapora E-Mail: dancingveils@ladyj.myrf.net Phone: (+1) (208) 523-9216 Based In: Pocatello, Idaho Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 1996, teaching since 2005. Both male and female students accepted. (1/07) Yahaira E-Mail: mcrosabw@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (208) 569-0800 Web Site: www.yahairabellydance.com Based In: Idaho Falls, Idaho Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher, Performer, Troupe Director Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Cane, Balancing Profile: Dancing since 1993, teaching since 1998. (8/08) ZaDora E-Mail: debi@debisellsboise.com Phone: (+1) (208) 376-9226 Based In: Boise, Idaho Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane (6/02)

Illinois

If you live near the northern Chicago border, don't forget to check under Wisconsin for additional teachers. | Chicago Metropolitan Area | Rest of Illinois | Chicago Area Abrevaya E-Mail: abrevaya@abrevayadance.com Phone: (+1) (773) 403-5149 Web Site: www.abrevayadance.com Based In: Chicago, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: American Classic, Veil Profile: Dancing since 1996, teaching since 2001. Both male and female students accepted. (10/08) Aiyana E-Mail: ayeshteni@onebox.com Based In: La Grange Park, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Finger Cymbals (6/01) Angelina E-Mail: Dahlena@OneBox.com Phone: (+1) (866) 273-2045 Based In: Chicago, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane (1/04) Arabesque Chicago Bellydance E-Mail: sonya@arabesquechicago.com Phone: (+1) (773) 742-5250 Based In: Chicago, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Snake Profile: Dancing since 1996, teaching since: 2000. Both male and female students accepted. (8/05) Arianna E-Mail: arianna@ariannabellydancer.com Phone: (+1) (773) 416-9080 Web Site: www.ariannabellydancer.com/ Based In: Chicago, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil (5/03) Audrey E-Mail: audrey@bluelotustribe.com Phone: (+1) (773) 857-6977 Web Site: www.bluelotustribe.com Based In: Chicago, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Tribal, Ethno-Fusion, Turkish Profile: Dancing since 1993, teaching since 1996. Both male and female students accepted. (10/08) Barbary E-Mail: barbarydance@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (312) 593-3486 Based In: Chicago, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals (5/03) Specialties: Tribal, Balancing, Finger Cymbals (12/03) Body Rythyms Dance Studio E-Mail: Bodyrythyms@Aol.com Phone: (+1) (847) 526-6654 Web Site: www.BodyRythyms.com Based In: Wauconda, Illinois Local Major City: Chicago Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Tribal, Veil, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 2001, teaching since: . Both male and female students accepted. (8/05) Cat Velasquez E-Mail: alairacat@aol.com Phone: (+1) (847) 259-2668 Based In: Arlington Heights, Illinois Local Major City: Chicago Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Teacher Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Turkish, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1975, teaching since 2005. Both male and female students accepted. (12/05) Christina E-Mail: Christina@RaksChristina.com Phone: (+1) (773) 454-6498 Web Site: www.rakschristina.com Based In: Elgin, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 1993, teaching since 2003. Both male and female students accepted. (5/07) Deborah E-Mail: dwebb@artic.edu Phone: (+1) (773) 381-7100 Based In: Chicago, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Glasses (3/01) Donna Kajtsa E-Mail: donnadiva@sbcglobal.net Phone: (+1) (630) 543-5933 Web Site: www.dancersofthemysticrose.com Based In: Roselle and Glen Ellyn, Illinois Local Major City: Chicago, IL Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals Profile: Both male and female students accepted. (5/06) Erika E-Mail: mail@erikadance.com Phone: (+1) (708) 299-2608 Based In: Chicago, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane (12/04) Hanan E-Mail: hanan@smallstudiocostume.com Phone: (+1) (708) 214-5738 Web Site: www.smallstudiocostume.com Based In: Oak Park, Chicago, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Tribal, Balancing, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 2002, teaching since 2005. Both male and female students accepted. (10/08) Heather-lara E-Mail: Heathrlara@aol.com Based In The Following Illinois Cities: Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Palatine Local Major City: Chicago Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals (3/00) Hipnotic Tribal Belly Dance E-Mail: hipnotic@hipnoticdance.com Phone: (+1) (800) 711-5198 Web Site: www.hipnoticdance.com Based In: Chicago, Schaumburg, Oak Park, and Cary, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Tribal, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 2001, teaching since 2006. (10/08) Jamila Sharif E-Mail: bellydancechicago@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (312) 671-3600 Based In: Chicago and Highwood, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals, Cane (10/04) Jasmin Jahal E-Mail: jasmin@jasminjahal.com Phone: (+1) (773) 777-4037 Web Site: www.bestbellydancechicago.com Based In: Chicago, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan Profile: Dancing since 1978, teaching since 1983. Both male and female students accepted. (11/05) Jatare E-Mail: hipnotic@hipnoticdance.com Phone: (+1) (800) 711-5198 Based In: Chicago, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Tribal, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 2001, teaching since 2004. Only female students accepted. (8/08) Jean Herkel E-Mail: jeanh625@aol.com Phone: (+1) (708) 425-2989 Based In: Chicago, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan (10/04) Jena E-Mail: jean.herkel@bwdautomotive.com Phone: (+1) (708) 425-2989 Based In: Oak Lawn, Illinois Local Major City: Chicago, IL Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane (11/03) Kara E-Mail: Kara@PersephonesDaughters.com Phone: (+1) (847) 618-4842 Web Site: www.persephonesdaughters.com Based In: Arlington Heights, Illinois Local Major City: Chicago Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Cane, American Classic Profile: Dancing since 1989, teaching since 1990. (8/08) Khalidah's North Afrikan Dance Experience Phone: (+1) (773) 324-9305 Based In: Chicago, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Moroccan, Tunisian (7/99) Kimahri E-Mail: kim_bova@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (630) 297-5445 Based In The Following Illinois Cities: Schaumburg, Bloomingdale, and Oakbrook Terrace Local Major City: Chicago, IL Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane (8/08) Lady Saraha E-Mail: mmsmcmillen@sbcglobal.net Phone: (+1) (815) 724-0543 Based In: Joliet, Illinois Local Major City: Chicago Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Teacher Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 1994, teaching since 2006. Both male and female students accepted. (10/08) Lindia E-Mail: lindia123@lycos.com Web Site: lindia123.tripod.com Based In: Chicago, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student Specialties: Tribal, Ethno-Fusion (6/02) Magda E-Mail: gypsymagda@prodigy.net Phone: (+1) (773) 315-2122 Based In: Chicago, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Finger Cymbals, Cane (11/03) Mahira E-Mail: mahira_dancer@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (630) 984-5442 Based In: Glendale Heights, Illinois Local Major City: Chicago Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 2002, teaching since . Both male and female students accepted. (1/07) Michele Stigers E-Mail: mpstigers@yahoo.com Based In: Joliet, Illinois Local Major City: Chicago Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 1985, teaching since 1999. Both male and female students accepted. (10/08) Na'ama Rose E-Mail: nrdc@sbcglobal.net Phone: (+1) (708) 283-2800 Web Site: www.naamarose.com Based In: Chicago, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals (8/08) Nilaja E-Mail: Nilajabellydance@gmail.com Phone: (+1) (847) 445-1792 Based In: Antioch, Lindenhurst, Libertyville, Gurnee, and Waukegan, Illinois Local Major City: Chicago Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental Profile: Dancing since 1997, teaching since 2001. Both male and female students accepted. (5/07) Raksanna E-Mail: raksanna@raksanna.com Phone: (+1) (630) 978-1149 Web Site: www.raksanna.com Based In: Aurora, Naperville, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, Oswego, and Montgomery, Illinois Local Major City: Chicago Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1994, teaching since 1998. Both male and female students accepted. (8/08) Sabah E-Mail: chicagosabah@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (708) 359-8208 Based In: Chicago, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan Profile: Dancing since 2000, teaching since 2004. Both male and female students accepted. (11/05) Samantha Wolf E-Mail: Samantha@sammyskins.com Phone: (+1) (773) 774-9503 Based In: Chicago, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane (12/98) Sara Phone: (+1) (630) 677-7906 Based In: Batavia and Chicago, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 2002, teaching since 2007. Only female students accepted. (10/08) Shahina E-Mail: Shahina@ShahinaDance.com Phone: (+1) (630) 532-4226 Based In: Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Downers Grove, Naperville, Lombard, and Niles, Illinois Local Major City: Chicago Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing Profile: Dancing since 1976, teaching since: 2003. Only female students accepted. (8/05) Sonya Hohmann E-Mail: sonya@sonyassouk.com Phone: (+1) (773) 742-5250 Web Site: www.sonyassouk.com Based In: Chicago, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1996, teaching since 1999. Both male and female students accepted. (11/05) Stephanie Barto E-Mail: starkana@aol.com Phone: (+1) (773) 975-0242 Web Site: members.aol.com/starkana /tribal/rmh.htm Based In: Chicago, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Tribal (3/98) Sumaya Saahir E-Mail: sumayadance@gmail.com Web Site: www.sumaya-bellydance.com Based In: Crete, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: American Classic, Cane, Veil Profile: Dancing since 2001, teaching since 2006. Both male and female students accepted. (5/07) Susan Franklin E-Mail: lotusdancer3@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (630) 868-3145 Based In: Wheaton, Illinois Local Major City: Chicago Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethno-Fusion, American Classic Profile: Dancing since 1988, teaching since 2002. Only female students accepted. (11/07) Wendy E-Mail: trybl_dance@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (773) 736-5183 Based In: Chicago, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1989, teaching since: 2000. Both male and female students accepted. (8/05)

Rest of Illinois Aliyah Abir E-Mail: Aliyah@aliyahraks.com Web Site: www.aliyahraks.com Based In: Champaign-Urbana, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan (10/04) Amarise E-Mail: amarise@insightbb.com Phone: (+1) (815) 332-5177 Web Site: www.amarisedance.com Based In: Rockford, Loves Park & Cherry Valley, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1996, teaching since 2003. Only female students accepted. (10/08) Andreana E-Mail: bdancer_1@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (309) 697-8385 Based In: Peoria and Chicago, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Co-Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane (11/04) Anne Frances E-Mail: AnneFrances@Imaginement.com Based In: Gurnee, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 1998, teaching since 2005. Both male and female students accepted. (7/08) Anne "Inanna" Lobdell E-Mail: tribal_inanna@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (309) 833-4921 Web Site: www.banatcasablanca.com Based In: Macomb, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Ethnic/Historical, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals (11/04) Atareen E-Mail: atareen13@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (815) 703-2080 Based In: Rockford, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals (12/04) Babs E-Mail: raks_albi@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (309) 530-7823 Based In: Bloomington and Normal, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1995, teaching since 2002. Both male and female students accepted. (5/07) Georgiana E-Mail: raksgeo@ll.net Based In: Carbondale, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals (10/04) Irene Franz (Isis) E-Mail: isisdelights@prodigy.net Phone: (+1) (847) 741-3642 Based In: Elgin, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane (12/03) Lauren E-Mail: Lauren@bellydancestuff.com Phone: (+1) (618) 397-1419 Web Site: www.bellydancestuff.com Based In: Belleville, Fairview Heights, Illinois Local Major City: St. Louis, Missouri Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: American Classic, Balancing, Finger Cymbals (11/03) Pava Productions E-Mail: pava_1@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (309) 697-8385 Based In: Peoria, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Greek (10/02) Rasha E-Mail: rashaalwarda@aol.com Phone: (+1) (630) 497-1481 Based In: Streamwood, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Finger Cymbals, Cane (11/03) Sahira E-Mail: sahira@synergyrad.com Phone: (+1) (309) 530-7403 Web Site: www.synergyrad.co Based In: Bloomington and Normal, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals Profile: Teaching since 2005. Both male and female students accepted. (1/07) Sedonia E-Mail: sedoniaraqs@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (618) 924-7223 Based In: Murphysboro, Carbondale, and Marion, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, Finger Cymbals (11/04) Shoshanna E-Mail: shoshanna80@sbcglobal.net Phone: (+1) (309) 672-4455 Based In: Peoria, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, Tribal, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion Profile: Dancing since 1990, teaching since 2005. Both male and female students accepted. (11/05) Tedi Thomas E-Mail: tthomas@siu.edu Based In: Carbondale, Illinois Local Major City: St. Louis, Missouri Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals (4/99) Thais Banu E-Mail: thais@heart.net Based In: Peoria, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Veil, Balancing Profile: Dancing since 1974, teaching since 1975. Both male and female students accepted. (11/05)

Indiana

If you live near the southern border of Indiana, be sure to check listings in Kentucky for instructors as well. Alia E-Mail: aliadancer@hotmail.com Web Site: www.mermaiddancestudio.com Based In: Evansville, Indiana Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: American Classic (8/08) Ambriehl Saroj E-Mail: mom2raiandjas@lycos.com Phone: (+1) (317) 392-7839 Based In: Shelbyville, Indiana Local Major City: Indianapolis Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 2000, teaching since 2005. Only female students accepted. (10/06) Ann Shaffer E-Mail: ashaffer@gmail.com Phone: (+1) (812) 339-4670 Based In: Bloomington, Indiana Local Major City: Indianapolis, Louisville Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1998, teaching since 2004. Both male and female students accepted. (1/07) Aziyade E-Mail: aziyade@evansvillebellydance.com Phone: (+1) (812) 454-0756 Based In: Evansville, Indiana Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Finger Cymbals, Cane (5/06) Badria bint Daa'ood E-Mail: beledibelly@aol.com Phone: (+1) (317) 514-6663 Based In: Indianapolis, Indiana Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane (12/03) Bette Lucas E-Mail: bettelucas@myway.com Phone: (+1) (812) 331-4484 Web Site: www.angelfire.com/biz2/bette Based In: Bloomington, Indiana Local Major City: Indianapolis, IN Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals (11/04) Briana Floor E-Mail: silkdanae@hotmail.com Based In: North Manchester, Indiana Local Major City: Fort Wayne, IN Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student (5/98) Cynthia Cross E-Mail: laughingbelly_YMCA@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (812) 821-2279 Based In: Spencer, Indiana Local Major City: Bloomington Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 2003, teaching since 2006. Both male and female students accepted. (10/08) Donna Barbrick Carlton Phone: (+1) (812) 330-1831 Web Site: www.allaboutbellydance.com Based In: Bloomington, Indiana Local Major City: Indianapolis, IN Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher, Troupe Director Specialies: American Classic, Ethnic/Historical (8/08) Dountonia Slack Payne E-Mail: info@beautydancer.com Phone: (+1) (888) 278-5578 Web Site: www.beautydancer.com Based In: Indianapolis, Indiana Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals, Cane (11/03) Elizabeth Ann Braun E-Mail: Geist-Dancer@sbcglobal.net Phone: (+1) (317) 823-0789 Web Site: www.geist-dancer.com Based In the Following Indiana Cities: Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Geist, Castleton, Lawrence Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Shamadan, Turkish, Ethnic/Historical Profile: Dancing since 1978, teaching since 1992. Only female students accepted. (9/06) Elizabeth Carr E-Mail: liz@ancientartsdance.com Phone: (+1) (765) 748-5941 Based In: Muncie and Anderson, Indiana Local Major City: Indianapolis Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Event Sponsor, Vendor, Troupe Director Specialties: Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 2003, teaching since 2005. Both male and female students accepted. (10/08) Guinevere of The Gypsy Wagon E-Mail: thegypsywagonllp@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (765) 419-7798 Based In: Kokomo, Indiana Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher Specialties: Tribal Profile: Dancing since 1990, teaching since 2001. (10/08) Helena Zahara E-Mail: orientaldancer@sbcglobal.net Phone: (+1) (317) 357-8858 Based In: Indianapolis, Indiana Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Snake, Cane, Shamadan (11/04) Isis E-Mail: IsisofIndiana@aol.com Phone: (+1) (812) 246-1421 Based In the Following Indiana Cities: Sellersburg, New Albany, Clarksville, and Jeffersonville Local Major City: Louisville, Kentucky Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals (5/03) Isis E-Mail: hotaru_rose@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (317) 253-9232 Web Sie: isisbellydancer.tripod.com Based In: Indianapolis, Indiana Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Cane Profile: Dancing since 2004. (8/08) Jamila Ali E-Mail: 666darkgoddess@gmail.com Phone: (+1) (773) 259-2493 Based In: Indianapolis, Indiana Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil Profile: Dancing since 2004, teaching since 2008. Both male and female students accepted. (10/08) Jordana bint Zweena E-Mail: jordana_bint_zweena@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (260) 417-4678 Web Site: www.jordanaandfriends.com Based In: Fort Wayne, Indiana Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Tribal, Veil Profile: Dancing since 1995, teaching since 2005. Only female students accepted. (1/07) Judy Hanna E-Mail: bellydancingbyjudy@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (317) 257-5576 Based In: Indianapolis, Indiana Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals, Cane (5/06) Kalila E-Mail: kalila@kalila.net Based In: Mishawaka, Indiana Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student Specialties: American Classic (3/04) Karen K Temple E-Mail: brminc@ccrtc.com Phone: (+1) (765) 720-1451 Based In: Indianapolis, Indiana Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals (10/04) Kat Lebo/Shuvani E-Mail: KatLebo@aol.com Phone: (+1) (765) 418-9503 Based In: West Lafayette, Indiana Local Major City: Indianapolis, IN Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Balancing, Cane (8/08) Katya Faris E-Mail: katya@katyafaris.com Web Site: www.katyafaris.com Based In: Bloomington, Indiana Local Major City: Indianapolis Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1989, teaching since 1995. Both male and female students accepted. (11/05) Leila Gamal E-Mail: leilagamal@csinet.net Phone: (+1) (219) 299-0732 Based In: South Bend and Fort Wayne, Indiana and Chicago, Illinois Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Balancing (9/00) Leesah Gayle E-Mail: soldancer40@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (574) 946-6961 Based In: Winamac, Indiana Local Major City: South Bend, IN Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals (1/04) Lori Sulek / Anjori E-Mail: lori.sulek@gmail.com Phone: (+1) (317) 784-2090 Based In: Indianapolis and Greenwood, Indiana Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: American Classic, Ethno-Fusion Profile: Dancing since 2000, teaching since 2005. Only female students accepted. (4/06) Rachel Calvert E-Mail: rcalvert@insightbb.com Based In: Greenwood, Indiana Local Major City: Indianapolis Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: American Classic Profile: Dancing since 2001, teaching since 2004. Only female students accepted. (5/07) Rhonda Wilkin E-Mail: brian.wilkin@gte.net Based In: Liberty, Indiana Local Major City: Richmond, Indiana Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student Specialties: American Classic (12/03) Ruby Jazayre E-Mail: rubyjaz@aol.com Phone: (+1) (574) 234-3355 Based In: South Bend and Mishawaka, Indiana Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Both male and female students accepted. (11/05) Sara Hussein E-Mail: saharabellydances@gmail.com Phone: (+1) (812) 361-6791 Based In: Bloomington, Indiana Local Major City: Indianapolis Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Turkish, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 2000, teaching since 2007. Both male and female students accepted. (10/08) Stella Phone: (+1) (317) 570-9982 Based In: Fishers, Indiana Local Major City: Indianapolis Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 1988, teaching since 1998. Only female students accepted. (10/08) Tessa E-Mail: tessa@shimmy-seminars.com Phone: (+1) () - Web Site: www.shimmy-seminars.com Based In: Bloomington, Indiana Local Major City: Indianapolis Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil Profile: Dancing since 2003, teaching since 2007. (10/08)

Iowa

Kansas

If you are local to the Kansas City area, please see also the listings for Missouri. Christine Ferhat E-Mail: christinewinner@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (913) 488-3858 Based In: Kansas City, Missouri Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Ethnic/Historical (8/08) Donna Baba Phone: (+1) (316) 264-8406 Based In: Wichita, Kansas Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals (3/02) Eve Rabie E-Mail: everabie@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (316) 733-7584 Web Site: www.angelfire.com/al4/bellydancer/ Based In: Wichita, Kansas Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 2003. (5/06) Eyes of Bastet Dance Troupe E-Mail: webmaster@manhattanshimmy.com Phone: (+1) (785) 643-9287 Web Site: www.manhattanshimmy.com Based In: Manhattan, Kansas Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since , teaching since . Both male and female students accepted. (10/08) Latefah Israel Al-hakeem E-Mail: latefa@latefa.com Phone: (+1) (620) 662-2776 Based In: Hutchinson, Kansas Local Major City: Wichita, KS Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Snake, Cane, Shamadan (3/04) Masani Azura E-Mail: a_masani@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (785) 842-6195 Based In: Lawrence, Kansas Local Major City: Kansas City, KS Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane (7/02) Roya E-Mail: roya@thorheim.com Phone: (+1) (785) 749-4322 Web Site: www.trancendance.com Based In: Lawrence, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri Local Major City: Kansas City, MO Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion (11/03) Safira Zeki E-Mail: safira@cox.net Phone: (+1) (316) 821-9042 Based In: Wichita, Kansas Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, Cane (8/08) Sa'idah E-Mail: info@saidah.us Phone: (+1) (316) 259-5679 Web Site: www.saidah.us Based In: Wichita, Kansas Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Egyptian Oriental, Finger Cymbals, Ethnic/Historical, Cane (9/06) Soseneda, of Amira Dance Productions E-Mail: soseneda@cox.net Phone: (+1) (316) 265-5659 Based In: Wichita and Newton, Kansas Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Tribal, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals (11/04) Suzanne E-Mail: suzannels@cox.net Web Site: members.cox.net/suzannels/index.html Based In: Wichita, Kansas Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 1985, teaching since 1999. Both male and female students accepted. (11/05) Yasmeen E-Mail: dogandbutterfly@sbcglobal.net Phone: (+1) (620) 235-3078 Based In: Pittsburg, Kansas Local Major City: Joplin, Missouri Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Finger Cymbals Profile: Only female students accepted. (11/05) Zada Al Gaziyeh E-Mail: gaziyeh@aol.com Phone: (+1) (785) 842-3010 Based In: Lawrence, Kansas Local Major City: Kansas City, KS Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane (4/98)

Kentucky

Atesh E-Mail: bellydanceratesh@aol.com Phone: (+1) (502)-551-8929 Based In: Louisville, Kentucky Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals (12/03) Badriya E-Mail: badriyabeledi@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (916) 743-5094 Based In: Richmond, Virginia Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Balancing, Turkish, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 1992, teaching since 2000. Both male and female students accepted. (8/08) Jamila Zahran E-Mail: jamilaz1@aol.com Based In: Louisville, Kentucky Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental Ethnic/Historical, Ethno-Fusion (8/98) Jo Hadley E-Mail: jodances@insightbb.com Based In: Louisville, Kentucky Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical (11/03) Ligaya E-Mail: ziba@vci.net Phone: (+1) (270) 898-0840 Based In: Paducah, Kentucky Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan Profile: Dancing since 1976, teaching since 1979. Both male and female students accepted. (9/06) Lola E-Mail: loladancing@aol.com Phone: (+1) (502) 454-2784 Based In: Louisville, Kentucky Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane (3/03) Mona Simone E-Mail: silkbellydance@insightbb.com Phone: (+1) (502) 727-5491 Based In: Louisville, Kentucky Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Snake, Shamadan Profile: Dancing since 1991, teaching since 1995. Both male and female students accepted. (10/08) Ruric-Amari E-Mail: Ruric-Amari@Ruric-Amari.com Phone: (+1) (502) 777-7317 Web Site: www.ruric-amari.com Based In: Louisville, Kentucky Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 2001, teaching since 2004. (8/08) Stacia Cook-McCoy E-Mail: namastetribal@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (859) 358-8465 Web Site: www.geocities.com/namastetribal Based In: Richmond, Kentucky Local Major City: Lexington Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Ethnic/Historical, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion (11/04) Taletha E-Mail: talethadance@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (502) 419-7553 Web Site: taletha.com Based In: Louisville, Kentucky Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher, Performer Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Both male and female students accepted. (11/05) Theresa Phone: (+1) (859) 254-9790 Based In: Lexington, Kentucky Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher Specialties: Tribal (6/00)

Louisiana

Amy Hale-Janeke E-Mail: info@atsbyamy.com Phone: (+1) (619) 885-7712 Web Site: www.atsbyamy.com Based In: New Orleans, Louisiana Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher Specialties: Tribal Profile: Dancing since 1995, teaching since 2000. Only female students accepted. (10/06) Belita Karima E-Mail: BelitaKarima@aol.com Phone: (+1) (225) 201-1952 Based In: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Cane (5/03) Betty Karam E-Mail: jdkaram@tulane.edu Phone: (+1) (504) 897-0432 Based In: New Orleans, Louisiana Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: American Classic, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Shamadan, Debke (8/01) Charlie Pettus E-Mail: shamsi@bayoushimmy.com Phone: (+1) (225) 334-7885 Based In: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1992, teaching since 2000. Both male and female students accepted. (8/08) Desert Dance Studio E-Mail: bellydance@DesertDanceStudio.com Phone: (+1) (337) 277-5634 Web Site: www.desertdancestudio.com Based In: Lafayette, Louisiana Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 1999, teaching since 2001. Only female students accepted. (11/05) Erin Berry E-Mail: hipmoves@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (318) 347-1216 Based In: Shreveport, Louisiana Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: American Classic, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 1997, teaching since 2002. Both male and female students accepted. (10/08) Faaria E-Mail: ygraineuxdraco@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (318) 442-8254 Based In: Alexandria, Louisiana Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing Profile: Dancing since 2002, teaching since 2007. Both male and female students accepted. (10/08) Happy Shimmies, LLC E-Mail: janie@triparish.net Phone: (+1) (985) 381-6053 Based In: Houma, Louisiana Local Major City: New Orleans Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Tribal, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 2002, teaching since 2006. Only female students accepted. (10/08) Iona (Kim Karnell) E-Mail: iona@dancingjewel.com Phone: (+1) (504) 975-5403 Web Site: www.dancingjewel.com Based In: New Orleans, Louisiana Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 2001, teaching since 2004. Both male and female students accepted. (8/08) Jessica "Mehlika" Arceneaux E-Mail: jessica@mehlikasmirage.com Phone: (+1) (985) 688-6283 Based In: Thibodaux, Louisiana Local Major City: New Orleans Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Tribal, Ethno-Fusion Profile: Dancing since 1998, teaching since 2000. Only female students accepted. (4/06) Kavita E-Mail: KAVITABellyDance@aol.com Phone: (+1) (318) 767-5805 Based In: Alexandria, Louisiana Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer Specialties: Tribal, Veil (5/02) Kaye "Noura" Buhler E-Mail: noura_la@bellsouth.net Phone: (+1) (225) 939-5969 Web Site: www.bayoushimmy.com Based In: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1997, teaching since 2000. Both male and female students accepted. (9/06) Kira E-Mail: kirasamarina@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (251) 458-3983 Web Site: www.kiradancing.com Based In: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Egyptian Oriental Profile: Dancing since 1995, teaching since 2000. Only female students accepted. (8/08) Krys "Kryss" Statho E-Mail: perchance2dream@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (504) 382-5199 Based In: New Orleans, Louisiana Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Cane (5/03) Marlane E-Mail: marlane@cox.net Phone: (+1) (504) 669-3369 Based In: New Orleans, Louisiana Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil Profile: Dancing since 1979, teaching since 2000. Only female students accepted. (10/08) Nisreen E-Mail: nanainusa@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (318) 344-1746 Based In: Shreveport, Louisiana Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Teaching since: 2004. Only female students accepted. (8/05) Oasis Studio E-Mail: oasisbellydance@gmail.com Phone: (+1) (337) 988-2001 Web Site: www.oasisstudio.org Based In: Lafayette, Louisiana Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1998, teaching since 2001. Both male and female students accepted. (11/05) Terri McKinney E-Mail: bellydancing1@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (337) 896-0545 Based In: Lafayette, New Orleans, and Houston, Louisiana Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane (6/01)

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