Meet Our Belly Dancers

Crystal is a traditional and fusion belly dance artist, instructor and choreographer from San Francisco, California USA who has performed and taught throughout the world. Skilled in both the art of classical Middle Eastern dance and modern fusion, Crystal puts her Arab American roots to the stage with a deep sense of rhythm and powerful athleticism and has become known for her unique and energetic style of fusion dance movement.

Amara brings joy, beauty and excitement through dance for your unique event! She will work with you on special requests (music, program, costuming etc) to best fit your needs. A typical Bellydance show lasts 20-25 minutes with time for photos after. This can be longer/shorter if needed. Shows include a variety of props such as veil, wings, finger cymbals and assaya (cane) depending on the event. Bio: Amara’s passion for Bellydance started in her hometown of Dubai, where she first started learning the art of Bellydance in 2006. She now performs Egyptian style belly dance in the DMV area and is available for a host of different parties such as weddings, birthdays, and special events.

Rhia has over a decade of performance experience and will tailor her show to fit your event with the right music, costume colors, coverage, and props (such as veil, finger cymbals, sword and/or candle tray.) Her repertoire includes Levantine, Egyptian and Turkish stylings, as well as American stylings of this dance form and she performs for a variety of events such as weddings, birthdays, family celebrations, bridal showers, anniversaries, holiday parties, corporate & cultural events! Throughout the years, she has been lucky enough to dance for celebrities, royalty, notable restaurants in the DMV, local festivals, and for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Margarita is the winner of 2017 “Ms. MD Bellydancer” Competition that took place at MD Bellydance Convention. She taught intensive workshops and performed at the Interfusion Festival several times. Margarita worked 5 years as the leading model for the Bellydancestore. She has always been interested in dance, music, languages and different cultures. After getting her Masters Degree in Romance and Germanic Languages in Russia, she lived in Germany for a year and later relocated to the US with her family.

Jacinda (a.k.a. Aliya Dalal) is an award-winning international belly dance performer and instructor based in Washington DC. Known for her graceful, powerful, and expressive dance style that combines traditional Middle Eastern with modern theatrical dance elements, Jacinda performs regularly at restaurants, theatres, and special events venues throughout the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region. Jacinda is also a highly sought-after performer for luxury weddings, corporate events, birthday and anniversary parties, as well as cultural celebrations throughout the United States.

Sophianna is a Greek-American internationally award winning belly dancer who teaches and performs in the DMV and abroad. With a background in theater, she brings an emotional and exciting show to the stage, presenting a variety of styles; from Golden Era classics and exciting drum solos to earthy folklores and more! Enjoy a beautiful show and celebrate your event with Sophianna.

Shiraz is a sought-after belly dancer in the DMV region for her highly engaging and culturally artistic performances. Shiraz belly dances as a means of cultivating community, culture, empowerment, and joy. It’s her honor to enliven your special celebrations with her dance artistry. Shiraz has professionally performed and taught belly dancing & other Middle Eastern dances throughout the East and West coasts for over fifteen years. Further, Shiraz holds a Ph.D. in Critical Dance Studies and has taught dance theory and studio courses at multiple universities. As a dance activist-scholar and ethnographer, Shiraz embodies dance as a vehicle of social change & connection. She spent years conducting ethnographic fieldwork in Cairo, Egypt on dance & culture. Her first book, “Core Connections: Cairo Belly Dance in the Revolution’s Aftermath,” based on this research, was recently published by Oxford University Press.

Lara Adrienne is an international dancer who has performed in the Middle East, Europe and the US. She performed nightly for several years in Istanbul and other Turkish cities before returning to the DMV area.

Lara loves languages and is fluent in Turkish, Spanish, Portuguese and English.

Lara is delighted to be performing regularly at Cazbar and is also available bring the fun to special events such as your wedding, birthday, or other celebration.

More info at: larabellydancer.com