Arabesque International

Arabesque International has affiliated schools all over the globe. Each has its own unique style and personality but all have a solid foundation in Arabesque technique and teach the basics of the world renowned standardized curriculum founded by Yasmina Ramzy. These Arabesque affiliate schools emphasize Bellydance as true art and their teachers partake in annual upgrading through Arabesque.

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Arabesque Academy Toronto, Canada
The headquarters for Arabesque International is located in the heart of downtown Toronto and founded by director Yasmina Ramzy in 1987. Offering over 40 classes a week in Middle Eastern dance and music, it is home to the internationally acclaimed Arabesque Dance Company & Orchestra as well as an Agency and Boutique.

Oasis Dance Studio Kingston, Ontario
Oasis is the only local studio entirely dedicated to teaching and performing Middle Eastern Dance. Founded by Kellye Crockett in 2006, it offers several instructors, all levels, and dance styles including Raqs Sharqi, Modern Pop, Turkish Rom, Folklore, and Fusion. It is home to the acclaimed Veils of Isis Dance Troupe.

Celebrations Bellydance Whitehorse, Yukon
Nita is a dedicated instructor of Oriental Dance located north of 60 who instructs students at all levels with a focus on building a strong movement foundation. Comprehensive classes include musical interpretation, improvisation, choreography, cultural and historical information. She is also director of Saba Middle Eastern Dance Ensemble.

Isis, Queen of the Nile Sarnia, Ontario & Port Huron, Michigan 1-519-337-0149
Isis began her bellydance training in 1994. She has studied extensively with Yasmina Ramzy and many other bellydance teachers throughout Canada, the United States and Egypt. She teaches 7 classes a week to 3 different levels of students of all ages and sizes in Egyptian Oriental and Oriental/Spanish Fusion Dance in Sarnia and Port Huron.

Edmonton Bellydance Academy & Ensemble Edmonton, Alberta
Artistic Director Aurora offers the best possible level of instruction while maintaining a fun and friendly atmosphere. There is something for everyone as students can choose from a variety of instructors and classes including improvisational, ballet, American Tribal Style, dancepoi, Egyptian drumming and all levels of belly dance.

Arabella Middle Eastern Dance Academy Thunder Bay, Ontario
Founded in 2004 by Vian Stetch, Arabella offers a warm professional environment which fosters the beauty from within while energizing minds, bodies and spirits through the love of Egyptian Style dance. Offering 7 classes a week in Oriental, Folklore, Fusion, Technique and Cardio Belly Dance, the studio is also the home to Arabella Dance Troupe.

Chellcy Reitsma Chicago, Illinois
Int'l Mid-East dance artist Chellcy has performed and taught throughout U.S.A, Europe, and Canada. She is artistic director of Fringe Benefits International Dance Co. Chellcy studied classical dance for 19 years and has performed and taught Mid-East dance since 1994 specializing in classical Egyptian, Arabic Folk, and Spanish/Latin fusions.