Nadira will be performing at the Karim Nagi workshop on April 5, Carmen's Hafla on April 19 in Isle of Wight, Tribal Jam on May 5, and East Coast Belly Dance Classic on May 18. Check back for more details on these performances!
Nadira's classes are ongoing at the Lynnhaven Jazzercise Center on Friday nights from 7 to 8 pm. Directions, class information and student resources are on the classes page.
In 2008, Nadira founded Les Fleurs Ebenes, south Tidewater's newest tribal belly dance troupe. The troupe is currently comprised of Nadira, Durrah, and Zuleika.
To book Les Fleurs Ebenes for your event, contact Nadira at (757) 362-4973 or email at nadira@burningphoenix.net.
Past Meets Present
Modern belly dancing draws from the traditions of many countries, resulting in styles as diverse as the slower, sensuous Egyptian and highly energetic Turkish styles. These are often combined with elements of modern dance to create an eclectic style known as Tribal Fusion.
“Since the beginning of time, belly dance has been sacred, and I believe that will always be the underlying attraction for all women. In belly dance we feel our most feminine. We allow ourselves to reveal and embrace our vulnerability, motherhood, creativity, sexuality, sensuality, strength, power, wisdom, and all things which identify us as women. Such a dance form speaks to the core of all women and attracts us like bugs to a light. In a time and culture where women are afraid to bring attention to their hips and ashamed to move in ways that might be considered alluring, it is about time we reawaken our ancient goddess within and allow her to celebrate her Self through us.”
—Excerpted from "Ancient Roots Modern Wisdom" by Taaj FiQalbi.