Zahra Zuhair has been performing and teaching the dances of the Middle East for 30 years. Zahra's repertoire includes the dances of Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, & Turkey, specializing in Egyptian oriental dance. This specialization began with Zahra's first research tour to Egypt in 1979, resulting in annual trips to Cairo Egypt. Zahra conducts study tours to Egypt, and has taught at the prestigious Ahlan Wa Sahlan Dance Festival in Cairo Egypt, produced by Raqia Hassan. She also conducts an annual dance retreat in beautiful mountains of Idyllwild, CA. Zahra has become one of America’s most esteemed master teachers, and choreographers. Zahra is world renowned for her knowledge, authenticity, and dedication to the art Middle Eastern dance. Raised in oriental dance since a young girl, Zahra is known for her musicality, flawless technique, and elegant style. She has trained and influenced many of today’s oriental dance stars. She has performed in Middle Eastern embassies, nightclubs, theater, schools, universities and museums across the US. Zahra has produced her own instructional videos, and is featured in an instructional video produced by IAMED, with distribution worldwide. She is the recipient of the 1999 International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance (IAMED) Award for Best Modern Egyptian Dancer. She has performed and taught on 4 continents, and is currently teaching dance workshops across the country. Zahra is the founder and artistic director of Po Na Na Dance Theater, featuring the stories, music and dances of the Middle East. Zahra has produced several dance theater shows in the Los Angeles area, most recently the story of Layla and Majnun ("Layla and the Madman") and The Veils of Inanna.  She is a former member of the educational group Silk and Sand, directed by Carolyn Krueger, featuring the dances of the Silk Route and the Arab world. Zahra is the artistic director of Ghazella Dance Company based in Los Angeles. Zahra co-owner of Dance Garden LA, and teaches regular classes from beginners through professionals in the Los Angeles area.

Workshop with the Amazing, Zahra Zuhair (CA) !!

Saturday August 30th 2008

Magnificent Moves

This class will focus on unique variations of basic technique,
progressing into fun and dynamic combinations that can be
incorporated into any choreography.