Charlotte News

Please read and/or click on the links below to learn more about belly dance classes, workshops, professional dancers, troupes, and places to see and take belly dancing while in Charlotte! If you are a local teacher and would like to be posted on the bulletin board, please send us an e-mail at buy@thebellydanceshop.com and we will try to add it as soon as possible.

*Contact information and links to local teachers in alphabetical order:

Abu Zouz is a fantastic drummer providing instruction and entertainment through the sights and sounds of Middle Eastern Music and Dance. Visit www.mytaqsim.com for more information!

Elizabeth Clea is a fantastic dance instructor and performer - find out more about her at Elizabeth Clea

GypsySpirit Studio Founded by Brenda mcGuirt, offers classes in Monroe, NC. It is an official FCBD Sister Studio. Contact them at GypsySpirit .

HippsBellyDance Tribal Fusion Style BellyDance "Find YOUR Inner Goddess" Contact Mizara at 704-840-2183, visit www.hippsbellydance.com or email hippsbellydance@yahoo.com

Infectious Belly Dance is a multifaceted dance troupe, specializing in events, restaurants and private and semi-private lessons. Please contact them at Infectious Belly Dance for more information!

Iona of Lotus Dance Studio, where the spirit of dance blooms, offers multiple weekly classes in the Ballantyne area, hosting belly dance instructional classes, group lessons and private lessons. Phone: 704.249.4379 or e-mail info@lotus-studios.com for more information!

Kamilah is a wonderful performer and teacher offering classes and hosting events in the Rockhill area. Visit her website Kamilah Bellydance for more information!

Maysameh offers full instruction for all levels mainly in Egyptian ancient, classical, modern and folkloric style belly dance. Through her web site Rhythmic Essence you can read more about her, see video performances and learn about any upcoming performances. She is currently offering classes at 103 North Main Avenue Newton, NC 28658.

Naima is a fabulous dancer/instructor who performs regularly in restaurants, workshops and many other events. She is currently offering classes in the uptown and Midwood area. Please visit Naima's web site, Raks Sultana for more information or email her at naima@rakssultana.com

Nayna is a multifaceted teacher/dancer who brings warmth, excitement, power and playfulness to every performance. Please contact her for individual, group lessons or for performances at 704.449.6724 or bellydancebynayna.com

Pyramid Road , a local based event organizer, bringing featured instructors to the Charlotte area www.pyramidroad.com

Queens of D'nile Studio is located in downtown Concord and is offering multi-teacher lessons, drum classes, performances and workshop events! Visit Queens of D'Nile to find out more!

Sapphire's classes and private lessons are located in the Waxhaw NC area. Please contact Sapphire at 704-905-9558 or visit her site at Moonlight Bellydance to learn more!

Satarah - Satya and Sarah have come together to create Satarah, melding their creativity and talent in hopes of providing beautiful entertainment, classes and events Visit Satarah Entertainment for more details!

Yasmine has many years of combined experience in western dance training, Middle Eastern Dance, performance and instruction. She is available for Workshops, Personalized Small Group and Private Lessons. Contact Yasmine at 704-525-3606 or her Facebook page for private and group instruction.

Zarifa has been teaching and performing professionally since 1975. Zarifa currently teaches classes near Uptown Charlotte at the Jewish Community Center. She is a featured performer at several area restaurants and is a popular performer at special events. She may be reached at (704)643-7149 or email her at Zarifa@carolina.rr.com

Check your local YMCA for Belly Dance teachers like Irina Nevstruyeva email her at sergn@bellsouth.net