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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.

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*Local restaurants and events featuring local belly dancers: (Call for dancer times & reservations)

*** King Tut Café featuring Yasmine & Hurriyah 391 Town Center Boulevard Pineville, NC, 28134 Phone: 704-889-5464

*** The Kabob House - Performances by members of Yasmine's studio featured on Saturday nights starting @ 8pm!
6432 E. Independence Blvd. Charlotte, NC Call 704.531.2500 for reservations - Visit Kabob House

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

Asali is a wonderful dancer who has performed at many local events and restaurants. She is a great performer and enjoys dancing at special occasions and teaching private lessons. She is located in Gastonia and Shelby and is currently enrolling new students. Space is limited so contact her at asalidances@yahoo.com You may also visit this link to learn more about Asali.

Cassidy is located in Lancaster , SC area. Contact her at 803-235-1249 or e-mail bellydance.cassidy@gmail.com

Cynthia Gibas offers classes a t the World Dance Center in East Charlotte & at the UNCC Student Activity Center Questions? E-mail cynthiagibas@yahoo.com or call (704) 491-4359

Iona and Nayna, Lotus Dance Studios, offer multiple weekly classes at their University Area locations and at the Ballantyne Hotel, hosting belly dance instructional classes, group lessons, specialty workshops, and private lessons. Phone: 704.249.4379 or e-mail info@lotus-studios.com for more information!

Jenny Helms is an American Tribal dancer and her web site is full of information about ATS and her classes. Formally a member with Devyani Dance Company, Jenny now teaches in Charlotte at the Yasmine's Mid East Studio. For more information please visit her site

Ken Helms of The Secondhand Gypsies - Weekly drum classes or private instruction at Yasmine's studio! Visit www.magic-hips.com or e-mail Ken at drumwithken@me.com  for more information

Kiyya has been Belly Dancing for over 12 years and recently moved to the Charlotte area. Kiyya is from the San Francisco area where she performed with an award-winning dance troupe for over 7 years. Please contact her for individual or group lessons or for performances at 704-256-4355 or email Kiyya@aol.com.

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 Midwood area. Please visit Naima's web site, Raks Sultana for more information or email her at naima@rakssultana.com .

Perizada is a popular dancer in the Charlotte and Raleigh areas. A versatile performer, she specializes in Turkish, Romani (Gypsy), and Spanish Zambra styles, and also offers snake dances. She appears regularly
in Charlotte area restaurants, private parties, clubs, and festivals. Perizada teaches privately and offers lessons to individuals and small groups. You may reach her at 704-241-2712. Her web site is www.perizada.com, and she is a featured entertainer on www.startaparty.com.

Shibar has many years of experience with dance. She is a wealth of knowledge concerning every aspect dance and its history. She also specializes in Turkish dance offering private instruction and workshops. Shibar currently is offering classes in her own studio and also in the Matthews area! Please see her web site www.mozuna.com where she invites you to experience and appreciate the ancient Art of Oriental Dance! For more information call 704-753-4166 or e-mail her at e-mail shibar@mozuna.com

Terah and Basimah are offering an introduction to Belly dance class! "Balancing strength and beauty, nurturing spirit, mind, and body through belly dance and yoga" One class is located at Miss Donna's School of Dancing - Indian Trail Studio 606 Indian Trail Rd S Indian Trail, NC 28079 Another fantastic class is being offered at CPCC in Matthews, the Levine Campus. Please contact Sharon at webdeva67@gmail.com or 704-905-9558 or visit her site at Moonlight Bellydance.

Yasmine has many years of combined experience in western dance training, Middle Eastern Dance, performance and instruction. She is the director of her student troupe "The Beledi Beat Dancers" and also "The Magic Hips Dancers" She also toured across the USA and overseas as a member of the Bellydance Superstars. Yasmine currently offers many classes at varies times at her own studio in Charlotte. She is a featured performer at several area restaurants and is a popular performer at special events, such as the Carolina Renaissance Festival. Contact Yasmine at 704-525-3606 or www.magic-hips.com for private and group instruction.

Zarifa has been teaching and performing professionally since 1975. She has been teaching in Charlotte since 1995, when she moved here from Minneapolis, MN. Her dance troupe, "The Hadadah Dancers", has performed at many events in North Carolina. Zarifa currently teaches Oriental Dance Classes near Uptown Charlotte. She is a featured performer at several area restaurants and is a popular performer at special events. Please see her feature story and video in the Charlotte Observer 2007. She may be reached at: 7136 Meeting Street, Charlotte NC, 28210 (704)643-7149 or please visit her web site at zarifa-raks-sharki.com

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