Veda
Sereem
A master teacher and performer known for her elegance, grace and spirit. Véda has been teaching her technique and performing since 1974. She has performed at many establishments including the famous Astor restaurant in Washington D.C., The Scheherezade also in D.C., The Lankford Hotel, and The Acropolis both in Florida. She was the first mid-eastern dancer to perform in the Walt Disney World Musical Showcase. Another milestone for her was the opening of the first middle eastern dance studio in Central Florida in 1977 where she lived for five years. Disney World, as well as hotels and convention centers depended on Véda's referrals for dancers to perform in their venues. Véda studied with Veydah Edwards and Anne Lippe. Through the years she has sponsored many world renowned instructors for seminars and workshops for the benefit of her students.
A master teacher and performer known for her elegance, grace and spirit. Véda has been teaching her technique and performing since 1974. She has performed at many establishments including the famous Astor restaurant in Washington D.C., The Scheherezade also in D.C., The Lankford Hotel, and The Acropolis both in Florida. She was the first mid-eastern dancer to perform in the Walt Disney World Musical Showcase. Another milestone for her was the opening of the first middle eastern dance studio in Central Florida in 1977 where she lived for five years. Disney World, as well as hotels and convention centers depended on Véda's referrals for dancers to perform in their venues. Véda studied with Veydah Edwards and Anne Lippe. Through the years she has sponsored many world renowned instructors for seminars and workshops for the benefit of her students.
Professional Belly Dancers
Aisha
Ali
Aisha Ali has contributed to the field of dance as a performer, teacher, documentary filmmaker, choreographer and producer of audio recordings. Born in the United States, Ali has done independent research throughout Egypt and North Africa as well as parts of Syria, Lebanon and Turkey. Ms. Ali tours internationally as a lecturer/performer and resides in Los Angeles where she directed the Aisha Ali Dance Company for 25 years. She has released six CD's of Arabic folk music, two video documentaries “Dances of Egypt" and "Dances of North Africa", and an award winning instructional video, “Dancing with Aisha” –Tunisian Rhythms and Raqs Shaabi. Most recently she released her first DVD of solo performances, Aisha Dances” Vol 1–Egyptian Dances and Vol 2 Dances of the Arab World. She is currently preparing to publish a third audio recording of Egyptian folk music from Upper Egypt which illustrates the stability of traditional Saidi music by master mizmar players Abu Kherage and Rais Qinnawi over several decades.
Aisha Ali has contributed to the field of dance as a performer, teacher, documentary filmmaker, choreographer and producer of audio recordings. Born in the United States, Ali has done independent research throughout Egypt and North Africa as well as parts of Syria, Lebanon and Turkey. Ms. Ali tours internationally as a lecturer/performer and resides in Los Angeles where she directed the Aisha Ali Dance Company for 25 years. She has released six CD's of Arabic folk music, two video documentaries “Dances of Egypt" and "Dances of North Africa", and an award winning instructional video, “Dancing with Aisha” –Tunisian Rhythms and Raqs Shaabi. Most recently she released her first DVD of solo performances, Aisha Dances” Vol 1–Egyptian Dances and Vol 2 Dances of the Arab World. She is currently preparing to publish a third audio recording of Egyptian folk music from Upper Egypt which illustrates the stability of traditional Saidi music by master mizmar players Abu Kherage and Rais Qinnawi over several decades.
Nadirah
Nasreen
Nadirah Nasreen placed first in the 2002 Grand Champion Category and first in the 2004 Troupe category at the East Coast Belly Dance Classic. She has been featured on Fox 5's morning news, and has been regularly featured performer throughout the DC area. Nadirah trained extensively with Veda Sereem, her only long-term teacher, and has been teaching in her Rockville, MD studio for 10 years. Nadirah is the first dancer to be certified in all 4 levels of The
Veda Sereem TM Teaching Technique. Congratulations Nadirah !
Nadirah Nasreen placed first in the 2002 Grand Champion Category and first in the 2004 Troupe category at the East Coast Belly Dance Classic. She has been featured on Fox 5's morning news, and has been regularly featured performer throughout the DC area. Nadirah trained extensively with Veda Sereem, her only long-term teacher, and has been teaching in her Rockville, MD studio for 10 years. Nadirah is the first dancer to be certified in all 4 levels of The
Veda Sereem TM Teaching Technique. Congratulations Nadirah !
Aisha
The first time I saw Anne Lippe - stage name Aisha - was at Zorba's Greek Restaurant in Tarpon Springs, Florida in 1976. My husband and I decided to visit Tampa since we had just moved to Orlando, Florida. I suggested going out to dinner at Zorba's hoping to see some middle eastern dancers. And, Wow...I was lucky and saw Anne. I simply asked my husband if he would ask her if he could take her picture. She said, "Sure." She posed in the doorway leading into the dining area and this magnificent photo came out - so beautiful. The 12 piece band at Zorba's was dressed in black and they were wonderful. Ann's performance was terrific. She played a pair of zills that were larger than anything I knew existed. I knew right then and there I needed a pair of those zills and I needed to take classes with Anne. Learn more...
The first time I saw Anne Lippe - stage name Aisha - was at Zorba's Greek Restaurant in Tarpon Springs, Florida in 1976. My husband and I decided to visit Tampa since we had just moved to Orlando, Florida. I suggested going out to dinner at Zorba's hoping to see some middle eastern dancers. And, Wow...I was lucky and saw Anne. I simply asked my husband if he would ask her if he could take her picture. She said, "Sure." She posed in the doorway leading into the dining area and this magnificent photo came out - so beautiful. The 12 piece band at Zorba's was dressed in black and they were wonderful. Ann's performance was terrific. She played a pair of zills that were larger than anything I knew existed. I knew right then and there I needed a pair of those zills and I needed to take classes with Anne. Learn more...
Samara
Middle Eastern Dance has brought me great joy and improved confidence. Until I began taking classes in belly dance, I had no idea of what a powerful and diverse dance this is. I have taken classes in Egyptian cabaret, folkloric dances and Turkish dance. All the dances have their own beauty and unique creativity.
I was fortunate to study with Veda Sereem for several years. Veda's extensive knowledge of Egyptian dance was tremendously important to my learning experience. No one knows more about Egyptian hip work then Veda. While studying with Veda I gained expertise in how to execute hip work; how to perform challenging combinations; as well as learning fun dance routines.
I will always be committed to Middle Eastern dance. It nourishes the body and soul.
Middle Eastern Dance has brought me great joy and improved confidence. Until I began taking classes in belly dance, I had no idea of what a powerful and diverse dance this is. I have taken classes in Egyptian cabaret, folkloric dances and Turkish dance. All the dances have their own beauty and unique creativity.
I was fortunate to study with Veda Sereem for several years. Veda's extensive knowledge of Egyptian dance was tremendously important to my learning experience. No one knows more about Egyptian hip work then Veda. While studying with Veda I gained expertise in how to execute hip work; how to perform challenging combinations; as well as learning fun dance routines.
I will always be committed to Middle Eastern dance. It nourishes the body and soul.