Belly Dancing by Zaira

Zaira engages in performances both domestically and internationally to promote professional development and show the beauty of classical Egyptian Oriental and Turkish Cabaret dancing.  Zaira was a popular entertainer in Dallas/Fort Worth area and also travels to perform.  

 Zaira is currently teaching weekly classes for The Paper Moon Dance Center in Merrimack, NH.  It is her goal to encourage each and every student to maximize their fullest potential, while having fun and enjoying this unique art.  She specializes in both choreography and improvisation!

     She has over 13 years of specialized bellydance and instructor training.  She is featured in several magazines, newspapers, and DVD's, including "Queen of Raks Sharqi Competition" and "Ahlan Cairo Nights" produced by Little Egypt.       

     She also supports and encourages all bellydancers to participate in other organizations in the pursuit of fusing and nurturing the ethnic traditions that promote, present, and preserve this dance art in a positive light.  She is also a great mentor.

    Zaira is a former teacher for numerous dance studios, universities, and the prestigious Authentic Bellydance Academy of Dallas, TX.  She offers Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Pro lessons. She was the co-director and choreographer of the Academy's professional group who are 1st place winners of the US Ahlan Cairo Nights Troupe Dance competition. She was also the Director of The Arabesque Dancers.    

Professional Accomplishments:

2006 US Queen of Raks Sharqi Troupe Champion, Troupe co-Director

2007 Bellydancer of the Year Competitor, Soloist

Professional Teaching Experience from 1998-2010

- Authentic Bellydancing Academy

  Dallas, TX

- Annual Workshops in Louisiana in Texas 

- Paper Moon Dance Studio in Merrimack, New Hampshire

- Scheherezade’s Fantasies Studio

   Fort Worth, TX

- Texas Christian University (TCU)

   Fort Worth, TX 

-  24Hour Fitness – Bellydance Aerobic Instructor, Certified