Hi, I'm Zara. I've been belly dancing for some years now. I was initially mentored by the inspirational dancer/teacher Terri Hardy and went on to attend workshops/courses run by famous dancers including Lubna Emam, Yasmina of Cairo and Shafeek Ibrahim.

Being half Egyptian I was surrounded by the music of Egypt and that was what first attracted my interest in the dance.  After my first dance class I never tuned back.  Belly dance is my passion!

In the past I've danced at some very different places including The British Museum and Hylands Park Chelmsford  - where the V Festival is held. I've danced at events such as Cafe Ruby and various dance festivals. I have had the honour of working with the renowned tabla player and musician Tim Garside and, as one of the Serafina dancers, with other fantastic musicians such as Guy Shalom and the beautiful accordion player, El Gamal. I also had the chance to share my love of belly dance with the whole of London in an interview I did on BBC London Radio (7th September 2008). In the past I've danced in groups such as the Serafina dancers and my own group, The Stars Of The Sahara. I also enjoyed being president of Oxford Middle Eastern Dance Society for a term.  Whilst at Oxford I danced at Tarboush and Bar Meze restaurants.

Now, I am living in north east London.  I danced regularly, for 2+ years, at Cypriana Restaurant, Leyton but now, as a member of El-Layali Orientale  - The Middle Eastern Music & Dance Company, you can mostly find me dancing at their events.  Check out the What's On page for El-Layali and other exciting events. 

If you are interested in me, dancing at a birthday party, weddings, charity or art events feel free to contact me!

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