Professional Dance Artist Najla brings over two decades of international performance and teaching experience to the studio. As the Artistic Director of Serpentina Dancers and former Artistic Director of the award-winning Fleurs d’Egypte Dance Company, Najla has performed across 18 countries, including at world-class hotels throughout the Middle East.
She began teaching belly dance in 1998 and specializes in classical and modern Egyptian and Lebanese oriental (Raqs Sharqi) technique. Her teaching emphasizes authenticity, musicality, and expressive movement—skills honed through years of study and performance across Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, UAE, Lebanon, and beyond.
Now based in San Francisco, CA, Najla continues to share her passion for Middle Eastern dance through her engaging, technique-driven classes designed for all levels of dancers.
New Classes at Empress Ourobouros Studio in San Francisco begin on 6/2
Beginner/Intermediate Belly Dance: Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm
Duration: 1 hour
Style: Egyptian & Lebanese Oriental (Raqs Sharqi)
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Step into the world of Middle Eastern dance with Najla’s beginner/intermediate belly dance class—a welcoming, empowering environment for dancers looking to build strong foundations or refine their technique.
This class focuses on:
Fundamental Technique & Isolations – Learn to articulate hips, chest, and torso movements with precision and grace.
Traveling Steps & Turns – Develop elegant transitions and movement flow across the floor.
Basic Combinations – Practice short, choreographed sequences that combine isolations, steps, and musical interpretation.
Authentic Style & Expression – Explore the posture, energy, and feeling that define Egyptian and Lebanese Raqs Sharqi.
Whether you’re new to belly dance or ready to deepen your skills, Najla’s detailed instruction and supportive teaching style will help you grow in confidence, musicality, and joy of movement.