VIRGINIA ....... “A modern dancer with deep roots in Egyptian technique. Virginia is the pure essence of Oriental Dance”

An award winning performer, a motivational and articulate instructor, Virginia has enchanted audiences and students around the globe with her dynamic and soulful interpretation of Oriental Dance. She has been performing and teaching at the most prominent Bellydance festivals, seminars, and productions in the world where she has been presented across 6 continents and over 20 countries, including a semi -annual invitation to teach and perform in Cairo, Egypt!

Virginia’s innovative musicality and deeply rooted Egyptian technique is a reflection of her extensive dance and musical background. Widely admired as the premiere protégé of Mr. Yousry Sharif, (E.A.O.D., NY, Egypt) “Virginia’s dancing is extremely focused and inspiring. She is charismatic, clear in her movement and electric when she performs!” Virginia has traveled for 15 years to study with legendary masters of the art to retain the pure essence of Oriental Dance while continually broadening her unique style so she can generously share her passion and knowledge of this extraordinary art form. These also include (from Egypt): Mahmoud Reda , Faride Fahmy (Reda Troupe), Raquia Hassan, Dina, Tito, Nagua Foad, Amir Thaleb (Argentina), and many more.

Authentic in her style, Virginia has been featured internationally in film, publications, theatre, and a multitude of television productions including MTV and People Magazine (en Espanol). She has performed for celebrities and notable government officials such as: Jim Belushi, Alonzo Mourning, Lil Kim, The Saudi Arabian Royal Family, Ambassadors and Ministers of Culture from many Middle Eastern Countries, has toured with Egyptian singer Mustafa Amar, opened for Dina and has taught alongside all of the aforementioned legends.

She has produced several theatrical productions which have received rave reviews from pioneers in the dance and have toured most recently Off Broadway in New York City, as well as Paris, Argentina, and Dallas. Mahmoud Reda, “ This is an amazing artistic accomplishment….the best show I have seen in the US.” Farida Fahmy, “I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what Virginia would do next.”

Virginia is the director of Virginia Wa Nour Al Ayun a professional performing company, and founder of C.O.M.E. Dance (Coalition of Middl;e Eastern Dance & Arts) an educational establishment dedicated to excellence in performance, instruction, and representation of Middle Eastern Dance, based in Miami, Florida. Invited by Florida State University, Virginia has taught, choreographed, and performed several times for their Master in Fine Arts and FSU Dance Sarasota programs. Known for her generosity as an instructor, Virginia’s new series of teaching DVD’s Bellydance One On One, have garnered excellent reviews from students and teachers alike.