The Mirana Middle Eastern Dance Co.

shannonsahr@yahoo.com
Dance style: Cabaret, Other
Since 1979
www.miranadanceco.com
Little Rock
AR
phone: 501-455-1229


Our company showcases a variety of dances from the Middle East which include both the classical "Raks Sharki" and many folkloric dances stemming from different regions. We also offer classes of all levels to the public at The Arkansas Studio of Middle Eastern Dance.

Meira Nawal

meira-nawal@meira-nawal.com
Dance style: Cabaret, Fusion, Other
Years of experience Since 1999
www.meira-nawal.com
Springdale
AR

Meira Nawal is a Middle Eastern dance troupe based out of The Jones Center for Families in Springdale, Arkansas. This troupe has a strong tradition of sharing the dance with all who are interested, performing original choreography, and encouraging students to pursue choreographing for themselves.

Mirage Middle Eastern Dance Troupe

Dance Style: Cabaret, Other
Years of experience 33

terry.holland@hotmail.com

shimmyfest.com

Russellville
AR

479-967-5739
 

The original director (27 years)of Desert Fire in Fayetteville, AR, I moved to Russellville in 2003 with my job, and founded Mirage Middle Eastern Dance Troupe and Kismet. I teach beginning, intermediate and advanced classes, most in a Egyptian cabaret style, but occasionally with ethnic style. Both troupes dance at weddings, nursing homes, Race for the Cure, and various festivals in the region. My 33 years of Middle Eastern dance experience gives me the benefit of having seen a great deal of the evolution of our art form in the United States. I also sponsor Shimmyfest in Fayetteville, AR. For more information about Shimmyfest go to Shimmyfest.com. For class information you can call me and leave a message, or send me an e-mail. I believe we should all share the beauty of our dance form, while learning to be comfortable with our own bodies. Anyone can learn to dance, and it does not make any difference what size you are. The joy comes from within!

Desert Fire

jenntripp@earthlink.net
Dance style: Cabaret, Other
years of experience: 10+
www.desertfirebellydance.com
 Fayetteville
AR
 (479)466-2215

Desert Fire was started in the 1970's by Terry Holland. The troupe is constantly working to learn new techniques and create original choreography in order to provide an exciting and fun example of belly dancing to the general public.

Elemental Belly Dance Troupe

Info@elementalbellydance.com
Dance style: Cabaret, Fusion, Other
Years of Experience: 10
www.elementalbellydance.com
Central Arkansas
(501)454-4008 or (501) 499-0481

Come and enjoy the grace of Water, the passion of Fire,  the spirit of Air and the strength of Earth. With ten years combined dance experience, Kestrel and Aleyna work hard to provide original choreography characterized by playfulness, mystery, great technique and professionalism.

Belly Dance Divas

Lena Marshall
lenaregina@cox.net
Dance style: Cabaret
Years of experience: 10
http://www.shimmyfest.com
Fayetteville
AR
(479)313-5933

Belly Dance divas! We are mainly cabaret but play with a lot of fusion ideas. It's all about fun!

Tribal Motion

tribalmotion@hotmail.com
Dance style: Tribal
Years of experience: 5

tribalmotion.home.att.net
Benton, AR
501-860-6134

Aleyna Moonwater

emberleeblu@yahoo.com
Dance style: Cabaret, Tribal, Fusion
years of experience  8
Cabot, AR

I began dancing when I was 6 years old, gave it up for a while, and have been dancing again for the past 5 years. I also dance with my 9 year old daughter, Ember Jewel. I teach beginner belly dance.

Anala Rabari

shimmycast@gmail.com
Dance style: Cabaret, Fusion, Other
Years of experience  6
http://www.anala-rabari.com/
Springdale
AR

Anala has been belly dancing since 2002; performing solos and troupe pieces with Meira Nawal at several community festivals. She became an instructor for Meira Nawal in 2005. In May 2006 Anala started producing Shimmy Cast. Her vision was to create and informative podcast for fans and dancers of Middle Eastern bellydance. Segments include product reviews, world bellydance events, articles about important dance topics, and a discussion topic for all dancers to voice their opinions.

Kestrel

kestrel@elementalbellydance.com
Dance style: Cabaret, Fusion, Other
years of experience 4
N. Little Rock
AR
(501)454-4008
 

I am an experienced performer and founding member of two troupes in Little Rock. I've performed at numerous public festivals and events in Arkansas. I also perform at private events: birthdays, weddings, anniversaries...no bachelor parties. I can dance with fire, the sword, zills, veil and wings.

Kaela Ayadi

kaela@amanidancestudio.com
Dance style: Cabaret, Fusion, Other
years of experience: 11+
  www.amanidancestudio.com
 Fayetteville
 AR
 (479)595-1310

Kaela has over 11 years belly dancing experience and 6 years teaching experience. As the owner, along with her husband of Layalee al Maghreb and Amani Dance Studio, she hopes to share her life-long love of dance with the community and to promote cultural love and awareness.

Selena

andreaf@aristotle.net
Dance style: Cabaret, Fusion, Other
Years of experience: 4
North Little Rock
AR
(501)626-3529

Raye

captivegoddess@yahoo.com
Dance style: Fusion, Other
Little Rock
501 554 1200

With over 20 years of belly dance and over 10 years as an instructor, I invite you to join me at The Broom Closet or in my at-home studio to learn a style of dance, that while new to you, is in fact ancient. Life Dance as taught by Raye. Open to any person wishing to move with the feeling and passion of the heart, mind and body.

Cherry

bellydancer13@sbcglobal.net
Dance style: Cabaret
years of experience: 10
Little Rock
(501)620-9590

Teacher, performer, for 10 years. In August, 2008, starting new belly dance classes for beginners. Classes will be at the Unity Church on Reservoir Road in Little Rock, AR. Give yourself the gift of belly dance.