Links

Our Instructors

Ala Nar - Vancouver's Premiere Middle Eastern dance troupe specializing in Egyptian Raqs Sharki.
Angela Thorne - Resident Yogi and Belly Dancer extraordinaire.
Tamara Dewar - Egyptian Orientale Dance and Choreography
Danielle LeBlanc - Egyptian and Middle Eastern Folkloric Dance and Choreography
Abada Capoeira (Julio "Rasta" Montiero) - Capoeira, Rasta style!
Vandna Sidher - Bharata Natyam - Emotion, Melody, Rhythm and Dance
Priya Kumar - Indian Dance Artist
Tim Gerwing - Middle Eastern percussionist with a flair for electronic world music
ACT Vancouver - innovative acting and coaching classes for all ages
Masabo Culture Company and Miyanda - entertainment at its finest as the ancient arts of West Africa are brought to life on stage.

Friends of Ammara

Venus Bellydance - website of National Dance celebrity Venus

Dance 505 - dance studio in downtown Vancouver
Vancouver Rhythm and Dance - "building community through Rhythm and Dance events", the best source around for what is happening in Vancouver dance and drum community (members receive discounts on classes at Ammara!)
Middle Eastern Dance Association (BC) - a non-profit society whose members share an interest in the Middle Eastern dance arts and their components.
Belly Fringe Bellydance - Tribal and Urban Fusion Belly Dance with Martina
Vancouver World Music Collective - a non-profit organization comprised of the city's most exciting and innovative international musicians, all well-established in their professions and having an international following.
Yoga Vancouver - Vancouver's Yoga Directory
Creative Dance Association - non-profit organization dedicated to bringing enjoyment of dance to young people ages 3-18 years
Fraser Valley Belly Dance - information on classes and events in the Fraser Valley
Ranya Renee of New York - The "Shimmy Queen of New York", Ranya's approach to Belly Dance is innovative,  and inspiring.
Lynette Harper - dancer, scholar, teacher, and local treasure.
Viraj - The Original "Belly Dance Man"
Pantheon Arts - photography, dance, yoga and fitness, all in one spot!
Pixievision - way cool photography by a way cool lady

Education and Information

Shira - The Art of Middle Eastern Dance, one of the best resources on the internet
Belly Dance Stuff - art, reviews, instruction, postcards...you know, Stuff!
Belly Dance Museum - lots of great historical information including articles and pictures
Oriental Dancer - Forums, News, Articles, Shopping, and so much more!
Bhuz - Discussion, Swap Meet, and other fun and great stuff.
Gilded Serpent - your online source for Belly Dance news, articles, and other great stuff
Mid Bits - Canada's Premiere English-Language Bellydance Magazine

Member of the Belly-Dancing.info Network

Other Great Sites

Sultans Of Raqs - MEN can Belly Dance too!
Sahra Saida - "Journey Through Egypt" certification course in Egyptian folklore
Asra of Winnipeg
Alimah of Seattle
Mariyah of New York