Jaida - Professional Bellydancer in the New York City (NYC)
Experience the beauty and elegance of Bellydance with an authentically trained and studied Middle-Eastern Bellydance Artist
Jaida is a Professional Bellydancer and an experienced Bellydance teacher who has studied the Middle-Eastern Dance form at the place of it's roots in Egypt and traveled throughout the world to perform. Her intricate choreography and use of veils, zills, shamadan (candleabra), swords and more is sure to amaze anyone.
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The Zaffa (Middle-Eastern Wedding March)
July 13, 2010In all Middle Eastern/ Arab cultures, the Zaffa (Arabic: زفـّـة), or wedding march, is a musical procession of bendir drums, bagpipes, horns and belly dancers. This announces that the marriage is about to begin. This is an ancient tradition, possibly predating Islam. Historically Wedding Celebrations have included the presence of a dancer acting as high [...]
"Jaida is a passionate and elegant bellydancer, a Middle-Eastern artist of unparalleled grace and style who has both studied and performed in Egypt."
Jaida can arrange & plan a traditional Zaffa.
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Jaida’s passion is to present the beauty and richness or Raqs Sharqi (Middle-Eastern Dance - also known as “belly dance”) to a global audience, while maintaining its cultural integrity. Having been so changed by belly dance, she now lives to give away to others the excitement, joy, and sheer thrill of this captivating art form. Raqs Sharqi is one of the crown jewels of the Middle-East and Jaida is truly a jewel of this graceful and elegant art.
Jaida has performed for the Saudi Royal family, United Nations Arab Gala event, A Turkish diplomatic Award Ceremony, The Turkish Consulate, all of New York’s most popular Arabic Night clubs, many off-Broadway shows, as well as countless weddings, cabaret parties, restaurants, and business events.
Jaida feels that bellydance
is a celebration of life...
"In my love affair with Egyptian/Arabic music, I feel its gentle subtleties, and its moody themes that speak in a universal language - the tragedies and triumphs of life. If you dance from the heart then everyone can understand!"
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