About

ZAHIRA, a dancer popular for her charisma and powerful stage presence, is a protégé of Hannan Sultan. Her contact with dance started at an early age, learning the fundaments of Classical Ballet, Contemporary Dance and Mexican Folklore. With a strong background in drama, music and movement, she began her Oriental Dance training in 2002 and has been practicing it obsessively and diligently ever since.

She studies intensively with Hannan Sultan, Roula Said and Nada Krysko in Toronto and has developed an impressive c.v. of dance training including notable influences from Shazadi of Mexico, Saida and Amir Thaleb of Argentina, Aziza, Yousry Sharif, Randa Kamal, Aida Nour, Tito, Hadia, Rachel Brice and many more luminaires. She periodically takes classes and workshops with various teachers in a wide range of styles and has completed Hadia's Level 1 Teacher's Training Program.

Zahira’s extensive knowledge of art and culture, her background in music and drama and her great love for Oriental Dance enrich her dance interpretation and fill her performances with excitement and delight.

As a soloist, she performs regularly at weddings, private functions, festivals and corporate events. She is also a member of Rhythm of the Nile Dance Company led by Nada Krysko formerly from the Reda Troupe of Egypt.

She currently teaches in downtown Toronto at Hannan's Bellydance Studio and at Om Laila Bellydance.