| About Layali Layla Dance Co. |
| The Middle Eastern world of spirituality and the richness of language and meanings expressed by Middle Eastern songs and dances were the sources of inspiration for creating Layali Layla Dance Company. Women of all backgrounds found a common ground through Oriental dance with Layali Layla classes and parties. |
| Layali Layla Dance Group, founded and directed by Layla since the summer of 2005. The group members are women of various backgrounds and ages that share gracefulness, inner beauty, appreciation of artistry, long, long hours of dance practice and … at times, pressure of high expectations. After all, they are the ones that express through their moves the language of dance expected to be understood by everyone. |
| Zahava, The Woman With Golden Hair, started her studies of Middle Eastern dance and culture in 2006 under Layla’s guidance. Zahava became a passionate performer as a member of Layali Layla Dance Group to local events as well as festivals and fundraisers in Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Columbia, SC and Clemson, SC. She furthered her studies when she regularly traveled to attend workshops with: Tamalyn Dallal, Yasmine, Moria, exploring from traditional to fusion oriental dance. However, her passion and appeal are primarily to the traditional style. Zahava shares not only her talent, sensitivity, smoothness and passion, but she's teaching also the magic and sex-appeal of belly dancing. She was also a specialist in pregnancy (pre & postnatal) belly dance. Zahava is married and lives in Mauldin where she teaches her classes. |
| Visit the Schedule & Events page for information on class levels, times and locations. Also, contact Layla for more details regarding “belly dance” instruction and performances. |
| ShiraBella's aproach to Middle Eastern dance was initiated by Layla and developed through many classes, workshops, seminars and performances with renown instructors. Her love of music and dance began at a young age and has continued to enrich her life. When not dancing, ShiraBella lives in Simpsonville, SC with her husband and her "furry children". ShiraBella's attention to detail, accurate technique and feeling of the movement recommend her as one of the best instructor for ladies that want to get a good base of Middle Eastern dance. Read ShiraBella's article here. |
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Layla’s exposure since early age to ethnic & classical dance
and theatre grew her strong desire to express feelings through
movement. Dance of the Middle East, North Africa and other
Mediterranean areas were the perfect way to communicate the
complexity and sophistication of womanhood and lead her to
become instructor, performer and later choreographer of
oriental dance. Now she is following her true call to share with
other women her knowledge of Middle Eastern culture.
Layla’s dance knowledge was accumulated during several years
of dance studies and cultural trips to Lebanon, Turkey, Egypt,
Morocco. Travels for dance workshops to both learn and teach
include: USA, Belgium, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Romania
and China.
and theatre grew her strong desire to express feelings through
movement. Dance of the Middle East, North Africa and other
Mediterranean areas were the perfect way to communicate the
complexity and sophistication of womanhood and lead her to
become instructor, performer and later choreographer of
oriental dance. Now she is following her true call to share with
other women her knowledge of Middle Eastern culture.
Layla’s dance knowledge was accumulated during several years
of dance studies and cultural trips to Lebanon, Turkey, Egypt,
Morocco. Travels for dance workshops to both learn and teach
include: USA, Belgium, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Romania
and China.
Mentors and master instructors of Oriental dance that developed Layla's style are: Morocco (Carolina
Varga Dinicu), Farida Fahmi and Mahmoud Reda, Randa Kamel, Tito, Tamalyn Dallal, Jillina, Aziza,
Moria, Asi Haskal, Amara Al Amir, Moria, Ash of Perth and others.
Layla’s choreographic experience includes dances for the Shakespearean play “The Comedy of
Errors” produced by the South Carolina Governors School of Arts, the musical play in two acts
“Queen of Sheebah”. Layla is also the producer of 2008 Arabian Nights DVD.
Varga Dinicu), Farida Fahmi and Mahmoud Reda, Randa Kamel, Tito, Tamalyn Dallal, Jillina, Aziza,
Moria, Asi Haskal, Amara Al Amir, Moria, Ash of Perth and others.
Layla’s choreographic experience includes dances for the Shakespearean play “The Comedy of
Errors” produced by the South Carolina Governors School of Arts, the musical play in two acts
“Queen of Sheebah”. Layla is also the producer of 2008 Arabian Nights DVD.
Nadira began her training in oriental dance in New York in
2000 with some of its finest performers and instructors,
including New York legends Serena Wilson and Anahid Sofian.
She studied intensively with Ranya Renee, New York's leading
Egyptian-style dance instructor and a professionally trained
actress. In Michigan, Nadira continued her training in classical
Arabic dance with Syrian belly dancer Princess Madiha. Nadira’s
skills as a performer and teacher are also enriched by her
background in ballet and theater.
In 2006, Nadira moved to Ann Arbor, MI where she began to
focus on teaching belly dance as well as performing. Nadira
quickly became one of SE Michigan's sought-after performers,
2000 with some of its finest performers and instructors,
including New York legends Serena Wilson and Anahid Sofian.
She studied intensively with Ranya Renee, New York's leading
Egyptian-style dance instructor and a professionally trained
actress. In Michigan, Nadira continued her training in classical
Arabic dance with Syrian belly dancer Princess Madiha. Nadira’s
skills as a performer and teacher are also enriched by her
background in ballet and theater.
In 2006, Nadira moved to Ann Arbor, MI where she began to
focus on teaching belly dance as well as performing. Nadira
quickly became one of SE Michigan's sought-after performers,
known for her lively, powerful, and expressive interpretations of Arabic dance. From 2006-2012
performed throughout the Detroit Metro area at cultural festivals, supper clubs, and private events
like weddings and birthday parties. Since moving to Greenville, SC in 2012, she's sharing her style
and expertise with the Upstate Middle Eastern dance community, and is currently working with Layali
Layla Dance Company. You can find up-to-date information about Nadira's whereabouts at:
http://nadiradance.blogspot.com.
performed throughout the Detroit Metro area at cultural festivals, supper clubs, and private events
like weddings and birthday parties. Since moving to Greenville, SC in 2012, she's sharing her style
and expertise with the Upstate Middle Eastern dance community, and is currently working with Layali
Layla Dance Company. You can find up-to-date information about Nadira's whereabouts at:
http://nadiradance.blogspot.com.
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