



| Here is a listing of belly dance teachers in and around the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania area. This is not a completely comprehensive list, but it includes any one that I know who teaches who was interested in being included. Teacher directory submissions are edited for space only and Surayyah cannot be responsible for content or accuracy of information. The teachers in this list are within an hour and a half driving distance from the general Allentown area. If you or anyone you know would like to be included in this listing please contact me. |
| Teachers are listed in alphabetical order |
| Amala Gameela Where: The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, PA; Dynamix Dance Center in Bethlehem, PA; & Lehigh Carbon Community College in Schnecksville, PA Levels Taught: all levels are welcome - most classes are geared towards beginners Class Info: 8 week sessions at The Yoga Loft on Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30pm, contact The Yoga Loft at 610-867-9642 or click here. 6 week sessions at Dynamix Dance Center on Wednesdays from 6:15-7:15pm, contact Dynamix at 610-814-6000 or click here. 8 week sessions at LCCC on Thursdays from 6:00-7:00pm, see www.lccc.edu non-credit courses. She is also available for private lessons & workshops. Styles/Specialties: Amala specializes in folkloric Middle Eastern dance from traditional Saidi with cane to shamadan as well as Egyptian Cabaret. Bio: See amalagameela.com or embersandemeralds.com/bellydancing-amala.html Contact Info: 570-236-2966 or amalagameela@verizon.net |
| Embers & Emeralds Where: Pennsylvania & New Jersey Style/Specialties: We are available to teach workshops on dancing with a troupe or group. Bio: Since launching in the spring of 2005, Embers & Emeralds has wowed crowds throughout PA, NJ & Virginia with a dazzling display of Middle Eastern dancing. Embers & Emeralds is known for its creative choreographies & innovative use of props, including swords, veils, canes, drums & zils. Each member is an outstanding dancer in her own right, & a featured soloist in E & E performances. Dances range from folkloric to cabaret. For more info see www.embersandemeralds.com. Contact Info: embersandemeralds@yahoo.com or call Zorya at 610-559-1497 |
| Helena Zahra Where: Louise Lamar Dance Studio 128 Tulpehocken St. Bernville, PA Levels Taught: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Class Info: 8 week sessions meet once a week on Saturday mornings. Class limited to 12 people. No regular sessions during the summer. Private lessons available throughout the year. Style/Specialties: Egyptian, Greek/Turkish, Romani. Also dances w/ various props. Bio: She is a trained dancer, actress, & musician who has been belly dancing since 1999. Also see www.bellydancebyhelena.com. Contact Info: helena@bellydancebyhelena.com or 484-769-5540 or PO Box 13606, Reading, PA 19612. |
| Hipnosis Where: Philadelphia, but they do local workshops at Easton Yoga. Style/Specialties; Tribal (or ATS) group improv. Contact Info: See there website for more info www.tribalbellies.com. |
| Bridgette Where: Easton Yoga Levels Taught: Beginners Class Info: Easton Yoga class is for young girls on Saturdays from 1-2pm. Also, available for private/semi private lessons and childrens parties. Styles/Specialties: Childrens classes Bio: Over the past 20 years Bridgette has studied many forms of dance & performing arts. Trained at Princeton Ballet School & NJ Ballet School, she has over 10 yrs of ballet & jazz training as well as 2 years of modern & tap. For the past 3 yrs, Bridgette has been studying belly dance & has performed at Rakassah East & Spring Caravan as well as other bellydance events. She is a member of Mahalat, Michelle De Vines professional belly dance troupe. Belly dance is a beautiful exploration of body & self & Bridgette looks forward to providing a nuturing environment in which young girls & women can use this exploration to build confidence, self-esteem & to have fun. Contact Info: |
| Diana Mahat Shahein Class Info: Thursdays -East Stroudsburg University, and Pocono Dance Center, Mondays 912 Main St. Stroudsburg; also available for private coaching [professional level], workshops and group choreography. Styles: Egyptian folkloric, cabaret and theatrical presentation and improvisation, cane, shamadan, zills, fans, etc. Bio: Diana Shahein`s career spans three decades and three continents. Her expertise lies in her ability to translate cultural traditions in to a theatrical experience while retaining their charm and simplicity, A master teacher, Diana has developed a very distinct and accessible teaching method based on `the people of Egypt`. Contact: www.belededancetheatre.org. dianashahein@aol.com 570 424 5050 |