Faculty
Najwah
Middle Eastern Belly Dance
Najwah has performed and taught Middle Eastern dance in the Washington DC area for over twenty years. Her extensive professional career has included performances for the Egyptian Embassy, the University of Maryland and hundreds of shows in the area's finest Arabic nightclubs. Najwah views dance as a powerful means of breaking boundaries and of leading a more joyful life. Her desire is to have each student recognize her individual strength and beauty through the playful, sensuous, and beautiful art of Middle Eastern dance. She is also the founder and choreographer of the local Middle Eastern Belly Dance performance company, Ancient Rhythms.
| Day | Time | Class | Level | Instructor | Age Level | Enrollment Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Mid East Belly Dance | Beg I/II | Najwah | A/T | D/E |
| Mon | 7:30pm-8:30pm | Mid East Belly Dance | Adv Beg/Int | Najwah | A/T | D/E |
| Mon | 8:30pm-9:30pm | Mid East Belly Dance | Int/Adv | Najwah | A/T | D/E |
| Fri | 11:00am-12:00pm | Mid East Belly Dance | Int/Adv | Najwah | A/T | D/E |
The movements of Middle Eastern Dance are so deeply rich and inherently natural to a woman's body that they can move you to transform and to transcend.
Najwah encourages each of her students to let go of their inhibitions and embrace the joyous and empowering movements of Middle Eastern Belly Dance. Najwah's vivacious and hands-on approach to the dance allows students to feel confident and safe as they move to the rhythmic beats of traditional music. Classes integrate highly original style with the essential movements that make up Middle Eastern dance. The result is a joyful and vigorous work out tailored to a woman's body.
Classes are given in a friendly, softly lit, and relaxing studio. Students range in age from 12 to 65; all levels of dance and body type are encouraged to enroll and "break boundaries". This is a dance gentle to the body yet excellent for muscle tone, stretching, coordination, and aerobics. Numerous anecdotes from students detail a range of health benefits for conditions such as back problems, pms, sciatica, and carpel tunnel syndrome. Classes are uplifting and enjoyable, however, Najwah's background in ballet and modern dance emphasizes "core" dance discipline and carriage. Her forte is nuturing novice students as well as challenging professional level dancers to achieve their highest potential. All members of the professional performance company, The Ancient Rhythms, have evolved from Najwah's classes.