Sevdiah has been dancing in the Tampa Bay area for over 13 years, during this time she has continued her studies here and abroad in the discipline of Raqs Sharki.  This desire to always excel in her craft has earned her respect and placed her in high demand for performances and instruction. Born and raised in NYC by parents and family of Albanian & Turkish descent, she strives to keep this art alive.

Sevdiah has opened up in Clearwater for Ramy Ayach, performed at Raymond James Stadium, will be touring with Goddess of the Veil, is responsible for Raks at the Royalty 2006 Improv DVD and is the first Middle Eastern dance teacher at the Patel Conservatory for the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center.

Sevdiah has studied with some of the most honorable instructors that are known throughout the world.  They include Haracio & Beata Cifuentes, Jillina, Sahra Saeeda, Eleni Lenti, Bozenka,Aziza, Amir Thaleb, Ahmet Luleci (Folk, mainly Turkish), Hadia, Tamalyn Dallal, Yousry & Nourhan Sharif and many others.  She has studied in Egypt with Raqia Hassan, Mahmoud Reda, Randa Kamel, Sorroya and Dina.