



| 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. |
| Michelle De Vine Where: Milford, NJ Style/Specialties: tribal fusion / zils, sword, veil Bio: Michelle has been dancing since she was four years old. She is an amazing performer that will leave you speechless with the grace of her moves, the fury of her zils, and the control used for her amazing sword dances. She also runs the professional troupe Mahalat, the new Spring Caravan Fusion Festival and helps to run Rakkasah East. For festival info see: www.rakkasah.com. Contact Info: See www.michelledevine.org for class info or email her at michelledevine@att.net |
| Samadhia Where: Reading area. For class info & event hiring please e-mail her. Bio: Samadhia is a dancer, teacher & performer of natural creativity. Her style of dance has no limits; she fuses & combines rhythms with 'no labels'. She gives birth to dance with the language of music, which is universal. Her passion & fire keep her heart warm, from which she dances. Contact Info: www.samadhia.com Samadhiasublimedanza@verizon.net |
| Isis Class Info: Please contact for current class info. Style/Specialties: Isis blends traditional Middle Eastern Dance with modern style of dance to form a unique combination of Goddess Dance. Bio: Isis is a Danse Orientale Artist who has been performing for 7 years. She has performed at such places as the Columcille Megalith Park, Unitarian Church (Bethlehem,PA) Kindred Spirits Fair (NJ), First Saturdays (Stroudsburg), Relay for Life and other events. Her past teachers have been the well-known Lehigh Valley Middle Eastern Dance teacher, Tahya along with Diana Shahein, Jameela and more. She continues to expand her knowledge and technique with workshops with other performers. She currently teaches at various studios and gyms throughout the area. Contact Info: catwoman@enter.net |
| Bridgette Where: Easton Yoga in Easton & Robin's Cardio & Weights in Stewartsville, NJ Levels Taught: Beginners & children Class Info: Easton Yoga class is for young girls on Saturdays from 11-12pm, & Robin's Cardio Mondays from 615-715pm. Also, available for private lessons. Styles/Specialties: Children's 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 5 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: bridgetteb@excite.com |
| Diana Mahat Shahein Class Info: Teaching workshops, private & group classes in the Scranton/Wilkes Barre area 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.beledidancetheatre.org. dianashahein@aol.com 570 343 2033 |

| Naomi Levels Taught: All levels - with special care to beginners Style/Specialties: American bellydance/flamenco fusion Bio: Naomi received formal dance training in New York City at the Alvin Ailey School, American Ballet Center and Ballet Hispanico of New York. Her quest to learn dance has been influenced by Hipnosis, Pasion Y Arte, Tahya, La Meria, Alejandro Granandos and La China. Her love of all dance forms influence an eclectic mix of Middle Eastern Styles, from folkloric middle-eastern to gypsy fusion. Contact Info: nbetancourt54@msn.com or 570-325-8377 |
| Deebah Where: Golden Light Wellness Center, 350 Lincoln Street, Oxford, Pa Levels Taught: Beginners Level I & II , Troupe Dancing for local venues, Girl's Youth Summer Programs Class Info: Monday 7-8pm Beginner Level I ; Tuesday 7-8pm Level II. Check my blog http://deebahdancefitness.blogspot.com for details. Styles/Specialties: Egyptian/American Cabaret/Folk Adult & Youth classes, Troupe Choreography, Zills, Veil, Scarf Bio: Deebah has been actively involved in belly dance for the past five years, primarily in the PA/Delaware area. She has traveled throughout the US to further research this beautiful art. She also teaches and performs at surrounding community centers and other venues. Along with belly dance, Diane is a certified instructor in Pilates, Foundations of Group Exercise and Zumba (Latin aerobics). Contact Info: www.deebah.com or 610-563-6510. |
| Surayyah Where: East Coast Dance Connection at 22 Alta Drive, Whitehall, PA 18052 Levels Taught: Beginner to intermediate Class Info: Tuesdays starting Sept. 14th. Beginners 6-7pm; Technique 7-8pm. For more information see my classes page. Styles/Specialties: Styles taught are a combination of Egytian, Turkish, American Caberet & American Gypsy Bio: See About Surayyah page Contact Info: surayyah_dance@yahoo.com or 610-395-6244 (leave message) |


| Suffiyah Where: Doyelstown, Quakertown & Hatboro areas Bio: Please visit www.DancersOasis.com Contact Info: Call 215-589-4789 or thru DancersOasis.com |