March 10, 2008
Sahira is a truly incredible dancer, performer, entertainer, teacher, and all around down to earth and great fun! At the Sultanas 2008 Hafla, she treated us to two fabulous sets,a mesmerizing and fun Tribal Fusion and an amazingly beautiful and riveting Cabaret performance. The next day’s sold out workshop proved to be as mind blowing as her performances! It was challenging, fun, and gave attendees at various levels diverse moves to stretch the brain and the body! Sahira was exceptionally clear, knowledgeable and proficient teacher; as well as an all around fun guest to those of us who had the pleasure of spending extra time with her. Along with her incredible dancing, she’s a smart, classy, stunningly beautiful, warm, humble, and so “not a diva!!!” Well, she has many traits of a diva - except attitude! If you're lucky enough to get an opportunity to see her perform, or take a workshop from her - totally jump at the chance! She's truly an asset to the belly dance community - and has so much to offer!
Sahira
My TestimonialsFebruary 12, 2008
We had Sahira here in WA state over the weekend for our hafla. I found her to be sweet, funny, and one heck of a wonderful dancer and teacher! Even though I could not stay for the whole class she did, I really learned a lot from her on how to move and how to dance. She really made us enjoy the class, and I do hope to encounter her again.
Folks, ask this lady to dance for you and teach you! You will not regret it, and you will enjoy getting to know her off the dance floor too! February 12, 2008
We Sultanas just had the most amazing weekend here with Sahira as the guest performer and workshop provider for our annual Hafla. Smart, funny, beautiful, talented, gracious and humble are all rolled up in this wonderful package.
Her dancing was beautiful and the workshop just about kicked our butts without being so challenging we couldn't keep up. I can hardly wait to incorporate some of the things I learned into dancing! Don't ever miss an opportunity to see Sahira dance or to learn from her! February 12, 2008
Sahira's workshop was so innovative and she broke each and every move down so that everyone from the beginners to the advanced dancers were able to understand it and perform it! Watching her perform in person is utterly amazing. The energy and enthusiasm combined with the unique performances and incredible stage presence was entertaining and inspiring. A wonderful instructor and performer.
January 30, 2008
I've always thought this woman was just down right beautiful. Then I saw her dance and I *knew* she was beautiful. She invited me to teach one of my first seminars...I've seen the insipration she's given to newer dancers....and then I saw her Melaya Lef with Belladonna and I knew she really was one of the classiest dancers I've ever known. While I haven't seen the newest video - her Arabian Spices video is quite fabulous, beautifully shot, well composed and Sahira is just a fabulous instructor on all counts.
|
My ProfileGender
Female
Location
about me
Sahira began her career as a Middle Eastern dancer in Houston under the direction of Thalia and Shakira Masood-Ali. Her travels as a performer have allowed her to study several styles of dance with many talented instructors including: Dina (Egyptian), Nagwa Fouad (Egyptian), Ragia Hassan (Egyptian) Suhalia Salimpour (Cabaret), Aziza (Cabaret), Hadia (Gypsy Rom & Flamenco), Amel Tafsout (North African), Helena Vlahos (Raqs Sharqi), Laurel Victoria Gray (Persian), Aida Nour (Ghawazee), Artemis (Turkish), Fat Chance Bellydance (American Tribal), and Domba (Tribal & West African).
Sahira's focus is in Egyptian Cabaret style dance and American Tribal Style. She performs five nights a week with BellaDonna, and is founder and director of Houston's premiere Tribal Style performance troupe, Urban Gypsy. She also specializes in zill, fan, and fire dancing with Empyrean Fire Tribe. In addition to dance, she performs regularly with the award-winning world fusion music group Moodafaruka (flute, vocals and percussion), as well as early music ensemble Istanpitta (Renaissance flute and vocals). In 2005 she released her first instructional DVD, "Arabian Spices" and since then has released two other hugely popular videos - "Ali" and "Bella Donna Ya Helwa". In 2006 she had the honor of being the first tribal dancer ever invited to teach at the largest belly dance festival in the world - Ahlan Wa Sahlan in Cairo, Egypt. Sahira is known for her friendly and energetic style, making her a favored performer for restaurants and family events. Her extensive training in not only Egyptian, but also Tribal and West African dance gives her performances an incredibly intense and earthy energy that captivates audiences.
You are not connected to Sahira
want to grow your network?
LEARN TO BELLY DANCE NOW!
Check it out! Sahira teaches you a few moves courtesy of Expert Village:
"Bella Donna Ya Helwa"
Helwa: Egyptian Choreography DVD Released by Bella Donna December 2007. Available for sale here: www.Sahira.cc/home.html
"Ali"
Ali: Tribal Fusion Choreography DVD Released by Sahira October 2007. Available for sale here: www.Sahira.cc/home.html
"Arabian Spices"
Arabian Spices: Tribal Fusion Choreogprahy relased by Sahira September 2005. Available for sale here: www.Sahira.cc/home.html
CHECK OUT A DANCE PERFORMANCE BY SAHIRA
TUESDAYS
BELLY DANCE CLASSES WITH SAHIRA
BELLY DANCE - BEGINNER: Learn the expressive art of belly dance! The Belly Dance Basics class will break down the foundation isolations of Middle Eastern Dance. Each class will begin with a review of these isolations to strengthen and tone the muscles. A great low impact workout! We will then layer luscious arm movements on our isolations to begin dancing! Students who have taken more than one series of the beginner class will be challenged to combine and layer these isolations into fun and sassy belly dance combinations.
My Tribes
! 3rd Coast Tribal & Urban Gypsy !,
!!Sharon Kihara ~ Dig the Vibeah'ration!,
!BlackSheep, Tribal Fest, Maui Intensive,
***Belly Dance Sale***,
**Tribe Marrakech & Elevation BD Fest**,
Anahata Bellydance Company,
Austin Belly Dance,
Belly Dance Costume Guild,
Belly Dance Costuming,
Belly Dance Instructors,
bellydance swap,
burning flipside in austin,
Dallas /Ft. Worth Middle Eastern Dance,
Domba!,
Houston Burners,
Houston ~ BellyDance Happenings,
Houston, TX,
Indudala Tribe,
Istanpitta,
msZuza Productions,
...
|
