Belly Dance Bites
A sweet sampling of what's on the menu here at Sahira Belly Dances on Teachable!
Welcome to your new online belly dance home!
I am so glad that you've joined me for this little sample from my studio! In it I will share with you a few delicious bites of what you can expect to taste when you join the party!
This studio currently houses hundreds of hours of fabulous dance content - everything from Egyptian to Improvisational Tribal, basic technique and drills, to choreographies of varying levels, prop work, folklore, theory and zills zills zills (my personal favorite!)
Take a moment to explore, dance and drill along with these classes and let me know what you think! If you enjoy what you see here I think you will LOVE the full-length courses I offer.
"Dancing allows me to find my authentic self. You can't be an imposter when you dance if you have self inquiry and reflection. There's no place to go. I think in belly dance you're your own partner. Then when you find joy it spreads. Thanks for all you do to keep dancers inspired!"
- Dey
The best way to explore all the full courses I have to offer is through The Rhinestone Subscription - for just $30 a month you can access EVERYTHING I have here (even the courses that are not currently available for purchase.) Every month I upload new content accessible only to Rhinestone subscribers and any new courses I create are automatically added to your subscription.
Additionally, I offer a new course for direct purchase nearly every month - you will see a few of these currently for sale within the studio. Once you buy these you keep them in your account forever, so no matter whether or nor you are subscribed to course is always yours. Most courses are available for direct purchase for a limited time only and after that are only available to subscribers.
"I am so happy that I have subscribed to your courses! I have had a number of dance teachers but you have the clearest instructions. I learn at my own pace and your teaching method has opened helped me tremendously!"
- Cris
Thank you again for being here and for allowing me to share my love of the dance with you! If you have any questions or requests I would love to hear from you! You can email me at [email protected]
"You are an excellent, great dancer and I really enjoy your videos and tutorials. I think you are an excellent instructor, one of the best! You are precise, detailed and patient with providing the breakdown and with repetitions that allows beginners like myself the best way to learn this beautiful art form of Bellydance."
- Evelyn
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Instructor
Well hello there, fabulous dancer! I'm Sahira. 👋🏽
I'm a life-long performer and have dedicated the last 21 years of my life to empowering others through the beautiful art of Belly Dance. I am a lifelong musician and head over heels crazy about the finger cymbals. I am a self-proclaimed technique and music geek, love anything to do with bunnies and could live off of spicy Szechwan food for the rest of my life.
I also direct the BellaDonna Dance Company, voted Houston ’s Best Belly Dancers by the Houston Press and am founder and director of Houston’s premiere Tribal Style troupe, Urban Hipsy.
I love belly dancing! Seriously… I did not ever set out to be a professional belly dancer, but since dedicating the last 21 years of my life to it, I cannot imagine doing anything else. I was an engineer by training before starting my first belly dance class – which just goes to show that anyone can learn this beautiful dance!
What I love best about teaching – and I’ve had the opportunity to work with students all over the world – is watching a student grow into their dance – from that first “ah-ha” moment, to seeing them dance with a confidence that they never thought they had. This dance is so wonderfully empowering and can be enjoyed by every body.
I look forward to sharing the dance floor with you soon!