Performing Arts Festival 2023 Workshops and Shows


We’re so excited to revive our Byblos dance parties! Join us at 4 pm on Sunday, October 23 for our first hafla since November 2019 (!) Enjoy delicious food and fabulous performances from area dancers. Call 571-445-3716 to make a reservation.
Looking forward to resuming classes Monday night!
Music I’m loving right now: Bellydance Seduction (check out Nesrin dancing to it here) This long track has a classic Vintage Oriental (or American Cabaret) continuous fast-slow-fast-slow-etc. set-up. It really takes you on a journey of musical variety with a live band, Middle Eastern club in the 70’s/80’s feel. Dancer Norma of Detroit recently said on Bhuz,…
The Sameeha Bellydance Collective will be performing in the 7 pm show on Friday, July 22, as part of the 2022 Performing Arts Festival. This annual event is hosted by Dance Matrix Company in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Join me on the University of Mary Washington campus for a free belly dance class, sponsored by the UMW Arab Culture Club. Tuesday, March 29th, 5:30-6:30 pmGoolrick Fitness Center, Fredericksburg, VA Free & Open to the public (masks required, proof of vaccination or negative Covid test within 48 hrs)Registration required via QR code or here: https://forms.gle/Y75wF5qu548dhAAg7
“What should I wear to my first bellydance class?” I have been asked this question several times recently through email. I had the same question when I started taking classes. My quick response for someone taking a class with me: comfortable exercise clothing such as yoga pants and a close-fitting t-shirt, socks or ballet slippers…