Performing Arts Festival 2023 Workshops and Shows


I’m thrilled to present an evening of bellydance performances on October 14 in downtown Fredericksburg! This show will feature professional, hobbyist, and various levels of student dancers, all presenting dances inspired by those in the Middle East. Performers include several of my students (Yaalini, Jessy, Katrina, et al) and guests Suzana Nour, Kawakib, Prism Dancers,…
Hey, you look familiar! Here’s a list of where you may have seen me.Check my Events to see where I’ll be near you in the coming weeks. Nora Taste of Lebanon, Gainesville, VA Regularly featured on Fridays & Saturdays (ongoing) Riad Moroccan Grill, Richmond, VA Friday dining room and hookah lounge bellydance…
We’re raising money for Hope House! Join us Saturday, May 7, 2:30 at Aladin on Rte 17 in Fredericksburg, VA. We’ll have performances, raffle prizes, a shimmy contest, and all sorts of other bellydance fun.
In Fredericksburg, we are fortunate to be within a few hours of so many great dance performers, teachers, and studios. Check these sites regularly (or connect on social media) to be in the know about special shows and workshops.Bandit Queens Tribal Cafe – Richmond, VA Bohemian Belly Dance – Washington DC Born to Dance – Vienna,…
Join us on Saturday, Nov 5 at 2:30 pm for a Bellydance Celebration! This show features my students, as well as invited guest performers from Central and Northern Virginia. This event is free & open to the public, located at the Central Rappahannock Library in downtown Fredericksburg (Caroline St location). Doors open at 2:15.
Need a water jar (ballas) for your Fellahi dance performance? Real jars are heavy, you can buy lightweight theatrical versions made from foam, but I decided to make my own for a show. I estimate that the process took five days, due to drying time between layers of newspaper and coats of paint. (Each evening…