Philadelphia Bellydance
Introduction: Come discover the secret language of the female body.
Every woman can bellydance! Whatever age or shape you are in, or reason for taking belly dance, you will discover having a positive body image through empowering feminine movements that can change your life. For plus size women, this is your dance! Najia has helped countless belly dance students to gain confidence and curves while shedding excess weight, stress, back pain and depression.
Philadelphia-born belly dancer, Najia, has been a professional performer and instructor of the art of Middle Eastern dance in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey area since the early 1990s. Her experience literally has thousands of shows under her belt. She had performed at restaurants and clubs, which spanned for several states. She also had performances overseas.
Although most movements are based on Egyptian techniques, Najia weaves a rich tapestry of "Orientale Danse" movements, from her training in Lebanese, Turkish and American Cabaret styles.
I teach in various locations throughout the year and this includes West Chester, Philadelphia, Conshohocken, Ardmore & Media PA.
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"Last night was totally AWESOME! Wildly different, yet absolutely wonderful! Did you notice that I actually participated the entire night!? . . . ...I had used muscles I didnât even know I had! (lol) I was so tired (but a good tired) and I slept so-o-o well! I woke up today ready to take on the world. Like Iâve been renewed or rejuvenated! I am so psyched! Canât wait for next week!
from B. Price a student from Philadelphia after taking the Full "Bellydance Experience ( 3 classes in one night)
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Farnaz P.
Apr 13, 2014
I feel that American's don't understand how unsurpassable, how unparalleled Najia's dance and teaching are, and I'm making a distinction here. Her work as a dancer and a performer is as excellent as her teaching. Education is my metier and I know what I'm talking about.
I am also from the Middle East and there we breath belly dancing. It's everyday life and we know it as well as Americans know jazz. In 2003 I was living in Beirut, a middle eastern mecca of art and beauty, desperately looking for someone who could teach me belly dancing. It was a hard call and I was finally very fortunate to find a world class artist who was willing to help me. For years I used to compare all my dance teachers to her, but now I compare everyone to Najia.
It is very difficult for me to fathom that Najia is not from the Arab world, that she doesn't have oriental dance in her blood. I think it's because she has it in her soul.
Lucie (Yasmina) S.
Aug 28, 2013
Najia is a wonderful, wonderful teacher. She really makes learning dance a beautiful experience. She is very kind and cares if you are doing the moves properly (Which is, of course, pretty essential!). Taking dance classes with Najia changed my life. Honestly.
Kate O.
Aug 29, 2013
I had taken a few belly dance classes before moving to Philadelphia in Nov. 2010. I found Najia's classes and signed up because it something I wanted to continue to learn and improve upon. Finding these classes has been such a positive impact on my life. It has become one of the best parts of my week. Najia is a fabulous, funny, and warm hearted teacher that wants the best for her students. She wants her students to be beautiful dancers and will do what is necessary to make that happen. I highly recommend her classes to anyone interested in learning classic Egyptian dance.
Mary K. M.
May 6, 2014
Learning to dance with Najia is an amazing experience -- she is exceptionally talented as well as warm and welcoming. She teaches you to understand and feel the music, and also breaks downs the various movements in ways that are easy to follow. The space, energy, and music are all beautiful. Taking classes with Najia is good for your body and soul.