ゼイナダンサーズ

Zeina Dancers: Amani and Amira

Zeina Dancers is a belly dance duo based in Osaka, Japan and is currently performing in Japan and the U.S. � We came together the summer of 1999 and discovered that we shared a sincere interest in expanding our knowledge and developing our skills as dancers and performers of Oriental dance. � We took this opportunity to combine our energies and began to concentrate on Egyptian Oriental dance, called "Raqs Sharqi" in Arabic which means� "dance of the East" or "dance of the Orient."� Every year we set off to Egypt to further our studies and have had the honor of studying with many well-known teachers of Egyptian dance.� Upon returning to Japan and the U.S. we then share what we have learned and experienced in these countries in our classes, workshops and shows.� We endeavor to create shows featuring authentic Egyptian dances and choreographies. We have a deep enthusiasm and passion for this dance and strive to elevate its presentation so that it is seen as the sophisticated and elegant art form that it is.� Our goal is to share this dance and the feelings of joy and happiness that we feel when we dance.