Suhaila Salimpour
Dances from the SWANA regions (Middle East and North Africa)
About the Artist
Suhaila Salimpour is a first-generation belly dancer from the SWANA region (Southwest Asia and North Africa), renowned as a pioneer in her field. The visionary behind the first certification program and pedagogy in belly dance, Suhaila introduced a revolutionary methodology for both performance and instruction that has inspired a global community of dancers to approach the art form with dedication and depth. Suhaila directs the Salimpour School of Dance, honoring her mother’s legacy while expanding globally through licensed instructors and an extensive online platform. Alongside teaching and performing worldwide, she earned a BA in Performing Arts in 2024 and is pursuing an MFA in Dance.
Pronouns
she/her/hers
Expertise
Dances from the SWANA regions (Middle East and North Africa)
Offerings
Artistic consulting, Classes, Group instruction, Lectures / Lecture-demonstrations, Performances, Private instruction, Workshops
Offerings Location
In-person services, Online/remote services
City
Berkeley