Middle Eastern Dance / Belly Dancing / Raks Sharqi

Sa'eeda
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Dancing at Dar Mahgreb in assuit costume Marrakesh in Studio City, CA cabaret costume at a wedding Studio photo by Keith Drosin March, 2001 at Rakassah Flame costume
Photo credits, from left: Dave Misins (2006), Janet Klein (1996), Marrakesh Showcase (1998), Adam Basma Dance Company (1994),
Keith Drosin (1998), Rakassah photo (2001) Walter Rasmussen, Jenzamayia (2001).


Photo credit: Fatin Haddad, photo from the Aisha Ali web site
Aisha Ali Dance Company, L.A. Festival 1993. I am second from the right.

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2008 Schedule - Beginning Dance Classes

Every Thursday from 6:15pm to 7:45pm
Tap Academy Dance Studio
1334 Lincoln Blvd., just north of the intersection of Lincoln and Santa Monica Blvds.
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Doors open at 6:00pm with video showings, costume fashion shows, and other surprises.

Single classes are $15, or sign up for four classes for $40 (as long as you use the classes within 6 weeks.)

Private and semi-private classes are available.

General Class Information

All my classes are for beginners. I do have some intermediate students. I teach Egyptian Classical style, and show the differences between the various styles of belly dancing (for example, Contemporary Egyptian, Turkish and American.) I do a little bit of folkloric as well, including Saidi, Ghawazee, Tunisian, Moroccan, and Turkish. This does not include American Tribal.

It is best to wear leggings, and a sports bra or other top that gives you a lot of support. I generally dance barefoot, but you can wear dance shoes (i.e. ballet slippers or hermes sandles) if you like.

Private classes available.
Feel free to call me if you have any questions at (310) 337-9299 or email Sa'eeda. You can also sign up for my mailing list, a newletter with information about new classes, performances, other Middle Eastern Dance related events, shopping and more.

Link to biography page and information about my dancing and related activities

Bellydancing Links

  • Jillina

  • Francesca

  • Robyn Friend

  • Aisha Ali

  • Aleya

  • Zahra Zuhair

  • Margo

  • Pink Gypsy - Southern California-oriented information

  • Raks Sharki List - A comprehensive list of links

  • Al Mashriq - the Levant - Lebanon and the Middle East

  • Middle Eastern Music and Dance Camp

  • Art Of Middle Eastern Dance - to educate, entertain, and inspire belly dancers!

  • Turquoise International

  • Belly Dance LA - Your Bellydance 411, Baby

  • Scheherezade Imports

  • Middle Eastern Culture and Dance Association - In-depth calendar plus annual Southern California convention

  • International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance: Videos, concerts and award shows

  • To contact me, send email to: Sa'eeda

    Susan Chatman

    Last updated May, 2009