joined on 06/24/04
last updated 09/03/09
May 15, 2009
This woman is a revelation in bellydance. Every time I see her perform or attend her class, some hidden truth about bellydance is revealed to me. She teaches people through her attention to detail, her passion for dance, and her openess to new ideas. Her technique is jaw-dropping, and her stage presence is so inviting, audiences just can't take their eyes of her.
But beware. She's really a double threat.
Sahira is a phenomenal dancer AND a fantastic human being. She is generous and nuturing, just and decisive, honest and hilarious. I'm thankful for my good fortune in being her friend.
Not many people are the real deal, the complete package, the genuine article. Sahira is.
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!
February 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.
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about me
Sahira was practically born on stage, having studied music, drama, and dance since the age of two. The musicality instilled within her as a classically trained flautist and singer infuse her dance with a sophisticated quality that is admired by dancers around the globe. Her extensive training in Middle Eastern as well as Tribal, Modern, and West African dance gives her performances an intense and earth energy that has captivated audiences’ hearts and minds.
In 2005, Sahira released her first instructional DVD, "Arabian Spices" and has since then been invited to teach
and perform across the USA as well as Mexico, Indonesia, Australia, Germany, Canada, and Taiwan. In 2006 she
had the honor of being the first tribal instructor ever invited to teach at the largest belly dance festival in the world:
Ahlan We Sahlan, in Cairo, Egypt. In 2007 Sahira released two more instructional DVDs: "Ali" and "Bella Donna
Ya Helwa."
When in Houston, Sahira performs six nights a week with Bella Donna, voted Houston ’s Best Belly Dancers by
the Houston Press. She is founder and director of Houston’s premiere Tribal Style troupe, Urban Gypsy as well
as a founding member of Empyrean Fire Tribe. In addition to dance, she performs regularly on flute and vocals
with the award-winning world fusion music group Moodafaruka, as well as early music ensemble Istanpitta.
Helwa: Egyptian Choreography DVD Released by Bella Donna December 2007. Available for sale here: www.Sahira.cc/home.html
Ali: Tribal Fusion Choreography DVD Released by Sahira October 2007. Available for sale here: www.Sahira.cc/home.html
Arabian Spices: Tribal Fusion Choreogprahy relased by Sahira September 2005. Available for sale here: www.Sahira.cc/home.html
TUESDAYS
10:30 PM
Cafe Europe
2711 Fountianview
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 532-2220
WEDNESDAYS
10:30 PM
Agora
1712 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77098
(713) 526-7212
www.agorahouston.com
THURSDAYS
8:30 PM
Saffron Moroccan Cuisine
2006 Lexington
(713) 522-3562
(Reservations Recommended)
10:30 PM
Byzantio Cafe Bar
403 W. Gray Houston, TX 77019
(713)520-6896
FRIDAYS
7:30 PM
Saffron Moroccan Cuisine
2006 Lexington
(713) 522-3562
(Reservations Recommended)
9:00 PM
Byblos Arabic Restaurant and Night Club
6134 Richmond Avenue
(832) 251-0505
(Reservations Recommended)
9:30 PM
Saffron Moroccan Cuisine
2006 Lexington
(713) 522-3562
(Reservations Recommended)
SATURDAYS
7:30 PM
Saffron Moroccan Cuisine
2006 Lexington
(713) 522-3562
(Reservations Recommended)
8:30 PM
Byblos Arabic Restaurant and Night Club
6134 Richmond Avenue
(832) 251-0505
9:30 PM
Saffron Moroccan Cuisine
2006 Lexington
(713) 522-3562
(Reservations Recommended)
11:30 PM
Byblos Arabic Restaurant and Night Club
6134 Richmond Avenue
(832) 251-0505
For more information, or to schedule a performance by Sahira: sahira[at]sahira.cc, 713.269.4881
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.
WEDNESDAY 2008: 6:20-7:20 PM
4 Class Series $40 Pre-Pay by Monday before the series starts, $50 after, Drop-in $15, Belly Dance included in NiaMoves Unlimited Pass. 3221 Houston Avenue in the Heights. Pay on-line at niamoves.com/id79.html. Questions? Call Kristie at 281-685-7807.
BELLY DANCE - INTERMEDIATE (by instructor invitation only): This class builds upon the material and combinations taught in the Beginner class and is offered by instructor invitation. (If you are new to the Nia Studio, but have at least 6 months of belly dance experience, contact Sahira to inquire.) Intermediate classes will begin with an aerobic focus on core and isolation strengthening, then move on to layering hips, chest and arm movements. Learn to travel with basic dance movements as well as layer shimmies over everything! We will also explore veil work and/or zills and how to incorporate this expression into our dance.
WEDNESDAYS 2008 : 7:30-8:30 pm
8 Class Series $80 Pre-Pay by Monday before the series starts, $100 after, Drop-in $15 3221 Houston Avenue in the Heights. Pay on-line at niamoves.com/id79.html. Questions? Call Kristie at 281-685-7807.
TRIBAL BELLY DANCE: Sahira and Urban Gypsy are offering weekly classes in American Tribal Style belly dance! In class you will learn basic tribal style moves, steps, posture and group formations, and how to "cue" each other into various moves. Tribal style dance is unique in that there is no choreography - rather each dancer is equipped with an ATS vocabulary that allows her to both lead and follow.
LEVEL I: SATURDAYS 11:00AM-12:30PM
LEVEL II: THURSDAYS 7:45-9:15PM
$20 drop in/$70 for the four week series. Bayou Park Fitness Center: 4400 Memorial @ Shepherd
All Level I classes are Beginner classes and can be taken in any order. All Level II classes are Intermediate classes and can be taken in any order. You must complete all four Level I classes before moving on to Level II. For details on series dates and instructors, as well as directions to the studio please visit the Urban Gypsy website at www.UrbanGypsy.cc
! 3rd Coast Tribal n' URBAN GYPSY !,
***Belly Dance Sale***,
**Tribe Marrakech & Elevation BD Fest**,
Anahata Bellydance Company,
BellaNatana,
Belly Dance Costume Guild,
Belly Dance Costuming,
Belly Dance Instructors,
bellydance swap,
Blue Lotus Tribe and Tribal Revolution,
burning flipside in austin,
Dallas /Ft. Worth Middle Eastern Dance,
Domba!,
Hip-ocrisy,
Houston Burners,
HOUSTON Performance Art Whores & Freaks,
Houston ~ BellyDance Happenings,
Houston, TX,
Istanpitta,
Karim Nagi - Turbo Tabla,
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