Aisah Ali-- An internationally renouned dancer and teacher, Aisha is noted for her expertiese on Egyptian and North African dances. [Los Angeles, CA]
The Art Of Middle Eastern Dance (by Shira)-- An oasis for belly dancers on the Internet caravan route that
offers belly dancing education, inspiration, and entertainment! You'll find over 300 articles, cartoons, poems, opinion polls, song translations, and more, all related to belly dancing! [San Jose, CA]
AVAZ International Dance Theatre-- A phenominal group of internationally acclaimed dancers. Directed by Anthony Shay and Jamal, AVAZ preserves and performes traditional and contemporary folk and classical dances from a wide variety of cultures (including Hungary and Croatia, Greece and Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and especially Iran). [Los Angeles, CA]
FatChanceBellyDance-- Founded by Carolena Nericcio, FatChance is one the leading American Tribal troupes in the world. [San Francisco, CA]
Hahbi Ru-- Hahbi 'Ru is a 14 member troupe of Middle Eastern dancers and musicians who perform in the Tribal-Folkloric style. [San Francisco, CA]
Robyn's World of Iranian (Persian) Dance-- Persian dancing, Persian & Turkish classical singing, Kurdish linguistics, ballooning on Mars . . . and more. [Los Angeles, CA]
New York
Anahid Sofian-- Anahid is an amazing dancer and teahcer. One of the well known names of the dance world, she gracefully shares her knowlege and skill in all forms of Middle Eastern dance. [New York, NY]
Athena Najat-- Athena is a charming and lovely Greek-American belly dancer with an extensive background in classical ballet and modern dance techniques. She does both Oriental and Tribal styles, and has a pasionate interest in the history and culture of the Middle East. [New York, NY]
Elena Lentini -- Elena Lentini began performing Middle Eastern dance in 1969, dazzling audiences in New York area Middle Eastern clubs with her grace and intensity. Elena teaches group classes on an on-going basis at Fazil's Dance Studio in New York City. [New York, NY]
House of MASHALA-- Mashala is a fabulous male dancer, who is passionate about about his work. He has a background in a variety of dance forms, and as a fusion dancer, he combines Oriental Dance with Flamenco, African, and Dunham. He is able to present the balance of both male and female spirits into his works; creating true balance of the soul. [New York, NY]
Jeniviva-- She has a heart as big as her hipcircles. Lively and energetic, Jeniviva carries the fire of the dance within her. [New York, NY]
Kelly Web-- A great dancer with a style all her own. Kelly does not have a bellydance website, but she is a fabulous web desigener. Check out her work, and contact her with jobs. [New York, NY]
Kristina Melike-- An beautiful and talented dancer, Kristina is also as sweet as can be. She will charm you with her movements and her personality. Her specialties include Oriental and Turkish Romany dance. [New York, NY]
Morocco and the Casbah Dance Experience-- Appart from being an internationally acclaimed dancer and teacher, Morocco is a charismatic and fabulous woman. She has spent her carrier studing the dances and music of the Middle East to preserve them for posterity. [New York, NY]
Nourhan and Yousry Sharif -- THis duo is famous for their skill, choreography, and products. They are not to be missed. [New York, NY]
Sarah Skinner-- Sarah is a classic Egyptian and Turkish dancer with a flair all her own. Sarah's website is an informative gateway into the bellydance happenings of New York City. She is also a professional photgrapher. [New York, NY]
Tayyar Akdeniz-- Tayyar is a dedicated and powerful dancer and teacher. He is an expert in Turkish dance, and his skills are in international demand. [Turkey, and New York, NY]
Pennsylvania
Khafif-- A group of beautiful dancers, their dance features steps and moves from Africa and parts of Central Asia, as well as from the Middle East. [Pittsburgh, PA]
Narah and the Sulukule Travelers-- A beautiful and talented dancer and teacher, whose charisma about bellydancing will certainly win your heart. [Pittsburgh, PA]
Zafira Dance Co.-- Fuses bellydance with ethnic dances from around the world. The performances these women never cease to enrapture their audiences with pure grace and artistic expression. [Pittsburgh, PA]
Washington, D.C.
Artemis-- Dancer, teacher, writer, historian. Artimis has a strong focus on Turkish and Gypsie dancing. [Washington, D.C.]
Uzbeck Dance and Culture Society -- Founded and run by Laurel Victoria Gray, this dance company is dedicated to the preservation and promulgation of traditional Central Asian arts. [Washington, DC]
Various
Asim's Middle Eastern Dance Link Page-- Just like its title suggests, Asim's site is a wonderful gateway to huge number of Middle Eastern dance sites.
Awalim Dance Company-- A lovely group of American Tribal dancers in Georgia. [Atlanta, GA]
Ayshah-- She is a welcoming and warm individual, and a fabulous dancer. She interprets the dance from a cultural/historical perspective, linking the ancient and the modern. She is also a great lover of horses. [Savannah, GA]
Gypsy Caravan-- A modern tribal bellydance troupe, founded by Paulette Rees-Denis. Gypsy Caravan is a contemporary family, urban berbers, of dancers and musicians dedicated to performing middle eastern inspired rhythms and dance styles. [Portland, Oregon]
Suspira-- A full time professional bellydancer and instructor. Suspira can be seen dancing daily at the Walt Disney World Resort in Epcot's Moroccan Pavilion, and at many local Middle Eastern restaurants. She has performed for Saudi Arabian Royalty, the former President of Turkey, and many celebrities. [Orlando, FL]
Tayyar Akdeniz-- Tayyar is a dedicated and powerful dancer and teacher. He is an expert in Turkish dance, and his skills are in international demand. [Turkey, and New York, NY]
Zaghareet's World-- A great resource including Zaghareet Magazine, Zaghareet's Boutique, the World Tribe Dance Company, a dacer/teacer directory, and and internet bellydance resource guide. [Hampton Roads, VA]
Carmine Guida--Hot on the NYC Middle Eastern music sceen, Carmine can play almosat any instrument he can get his hands on (especially ones you have never heard of before). He's fun, he's fabulous, he's Carmine the Great. [New York, NY]
Daveed Korup--I know him through his work in Turku, but he also works as a musician independent of the troup. He is a master drummer, and you can't but help to move your hips to his rhythms. [NC]
Melissa Kacalanos--A music virtuoso who can play a multitude of instruments, Melissa is the most kick ass hurdy-gurdy player you will ever find! [Ithica, NY]
Raquy Danziger--She throws all steriotypes and assumptions of a male dominated art form to the wind. There are a lot of great female drummers out there, but Raquy shows no timidity in wowing her male peers. She is internationally renouned, and has just put out a dumbek instructional kit, so check her out. [New York, NY]
Turbo Tabla--Karim Nagi's charisma and raw talent will blow you away. He dances, he drums, he DJ's, he teaches, he produces CD's, what doesn't he do? He is Turbo Tabla--a performance that combines the spontaneity of a live drummer with the stylistic intensity of a DJ. The best description would be "Arabic Techno". [Boston, MA]
The Bellydancing Librarian A wonderful site that breaks down the librarian steriotype and has fun doing it. P.S. I'm one of those bellydancing librarians.
New York City Arabic Language & Cultue Club. A great way to meet people in NYC who are interested in Middle Eastern language and culture. The club also keeps you updated with the latest in-town Middle Eastern related events (plays, readings, movies, music, political debates, etc.).