Belly Dance Academy Teachers

International Women's Day 2007
(The Advertiser)

Dance Industry over 35 years
MC / Co-ordinator 2002 Cairo Festival Gala Shows
Training, Cairo, Egypt
International Instructor and Performance Artiste
Fitness Leadership Accreditation
Anatomy and Physiology Int. Diploma
Ballet R.A.D.
Figure Skating Champion (SA)
Aerobics Instructor
Theatrical Shop Proprietress
Beauty Therapist and Lecturer B.A.B.T.A.C.
Music Studies - 5 years

Being of Egyptian descent, Nayima Hassan is a Middle Eastern Dance Teacher and Performer of international status, experience and repute. Her performances overseas have been acclaimed as far as Egypt. Nayima's passion for this classical women's dance of her ancestry has led her abroad from Australia to America, England, Europe and Lebanon with yearly visits to Egypt to master her art through study with the world's foremost teachers, performers and musicians. Nayima is proudly invited to teach and perform overseas and interstate on a regular basis.

Top L-R: Rosaria, Teresa, Amy (relief), Ausma (relief), Vanessa, Lisa
Bottom L-R: Marjolein, Nayima (centre), Marianthi.

Our Teaching Team
Our quality teaching team is first rate. Representing a myriad of ethnic backgrounds such as Egyptian, Greek, Lebanese, Spanish, Italian, Columbian, Italian, Dutch, Australian and more, they comprise our colourful, cultural cocktail of instructors. Personally trained by Nayima to teach her methods, they are professional and personable as our class aim is to present Middle Eastern dance in a fun and supportive environment. Ongoing teacher training ensures students enjoy a harmonious flow of artistic and technical elements throughout the class levels. Our loyal teaching team is the perfect compliment to Adelaide's Mecca of Middle Eastern dance - Belly Dance Academy of Nayima Hassan.

New Teacher: Harnie Kumaraguru

Harnie: Harnie began studying Classical Indian dance at the age of 3 at Bharathaa Arts Co in Singapore. She has performed on television and stage in Singapore, India, Europe and Australia. After 10 years of teaching experience in both Classical Indain and Bollywood dance, Harnie will be joining our team right here in Franklin Street, Adelaide presenting "Bollywood Classical."

New Teacher: Keke

Keke: Keke is of Greek / Egyptian heritage and began her study of Middle Eastern Dance here at our academy 14 years ago. She has been operating her own academy in Japan for the past 6 years and has since sponsored and studied with some of the world's leading exponents of Arabic Dance. Keke's passion for this dance and her delightful personality have made her popular both here in SA and internationally.

Your Teachers: Nayima, Rosaria, Teresa, Lisa, Marianthi, Vanessa, Tanya, Victoria, Katrina, Bibiana, Marjolein...

Nayima is celebrating 15 years as principal and founder of Adelaide's longest running professional Belly Dance Academy. Est. 1995.
(Academy Principal - Teacher - Solo Performer)

Tanya of Kenyan heritage is a creative teacher with natural dance talents to share and a long and dedicated dance history with our academy.
(Teacher - Performer)

Teresa has a curvaceous and womanly figure with superb hip mobility giving students a clear visual picture of dance movement and body line.
(Teacher - Performer)

Marjolein is a gifted and experienced teacher who pioneered Adelaide's first major belly dance centre many years ago.
(Teacher)

Rosaria has a delightful teaching rapport and is popular for her high energy classes combined with grace and artistry.
(Teacher - Performer)

Lisa is an angelic dancer as well as an enchanting young lady with oodles of dance flair emanating from an extensive background in dance arts.
(Teacher - Performer)

Vanessa is a dynamic mum with two "belly babies" under the age of 6. Theatre, singing and Arabic dance are also her passions.
(Teacher - Troupe Performer)

Amy is devoted to the art of oriental belly dance, and regularly travels throughout the Middle East to absorb herself in Arabic dance and culture.
(Relief Teacher)

Marianthi is a statuesque goddess of Greek heritage who adds a spice of her own Tsiftitelli (Greek Belly Dancing) to her Arabic dance classes.
(Teacher - Performer - 'Bolly Dolly')

Bibiana: Bibiana is an effervescent Columbian lady who recently migrated to Australia. Having studied Middle Eastern dance overseas she furthered her dance training on a student and professional level with Nayima to become a valued member of our teaching team. Her natural Latin feel for rhythm adapts perfectly to the spirit of
Arabic dance.
(Teacher - Performer - 'Bolly Dolly' troupe member)

Victoria: Victoria of Spanish heritage, fell in love with Middle Eastern dance some years ago via her connection with our sister dance, Flamenco. As both a professional Flamenco and Belly Dance instructor and performer, Victoria brings her experience of both dance arts to her Belly Dance classes. (Image coming soon)

Katrina: Katrina is a talented and attractive young lady possessing a mix of two strong ethnic cultures. Being half Lebanese and half Italian she is full of energy and life. Katrina is well liked by all and we warmly welcome her as a valuable member of our teaching team. (Image coming soon)