Style of Dance: American/Egyptian Cabaret, traditional Raq Sharqi

Available for: Online classes, In-person, Group Instruction, Private Instruction

Kamala is a 3rd generation dancer, who transitioned from a ballet company (Pasadena Dance Theatre) in her teens to Middle Eastern Dance, which remains her passion some 40 years later. Her training extends from classical Jazz, to classical Ballet, to notable Egyptian & Lebanese teachers, but mostly on the job experience from the long hours spent performing in Arabic nightclubs.

During her long solo performance career, Kamala performed in nightclubs, restaurants & hotels in many countries, most notably the large Arabic nightclubs in 1980’s Hollywood, London & Acapulco, where she performed nightly with Egyptian orchestras. Kamala was also a featured dancer in films and on TV shows in the 1970s and ‘80s. Her Youtube channel has over 50 thousand subscribers & 40 million views.

Currently Kamala teaches & choreographs Middle Eastern Dance in the LA area & is on staff at Dance Garden LA, whose students come from around the globe to study. Kamala teaches at festivals around the country. Her students & choreographies have won countless titles at “Belly Dancer of the Universe” & other competitions, including Egyptian, Fusion & Group categories for over 20 subsequent years.

Most importantly, Kamala’s family lineage is from New Mexico and she loves to travel back to our state in addition to keeping in touch with her family here and our belly dance community!