Southern, Southwestern, and West New Mexico
Belly Dancers listed are members of New Mexico Belly Dance and adhere to the principled ethical standards of the association. Learn more…
Jewell- Las Cruces
Style of Dance: American/Egyptian Cabaret, Traditional Raq Sharqi, FatChanceBellyDance® Style, Folkloric
Available for: Online Classes, In-person, Group Instruction, Studio available for rental.
Jewell loves the world of dance and has taught all ages and genders. She currently owns the My Place Jewell Studio and is the director of the Jewells of the Desert dance troupe.
Leaf Ashley- Gallup
Style of Dance: Fusion
Available for: In person and group instruction. Studio available for rental.
Leaf Ashley is an instructor, studio owner and professional dancer for hire located in Gallup, NM.
Selena Kareena- T or C
Style of Dance: American/Egyptian Cabaret, Traditional Raq Sharqi, Folkloric
Available for: In person and group instruction.
Selena Kareena, an internationally-acclaimed performer and instructor of Raks Sharqi, has performed and taught throughout the USA and Mexico. She is the producer of The FLORALIA International Dance Festival held in Truth or Consequences, NM, sponsoring professional dance artists both national and international in instruction and performance shows.
Selena began her studies of Middle Eastern Dance in 1987. She has studied from many masters of the Egyptian style: Maestro Mahmoud Reda and Farida Fahmey, Dr. Mo Gedawwi, Mona Said, Aida Nour, Dina Dandash and most recently Randa Kamel. She also had the privilege of studying with the late Bobbby Farah and Nadia Gamal – and has been inspired by many others over the years.