Na'ema (she/her) of Aaliyah Belly Dance studied dances of the Middle East and northern Africa learning Raks al Sharki, or 'belly dance', as a teenager.* Na'ema has a love of the music and dances of these regions. Dance is joy! "What a pleasure to share my joy of belly dance with others."
Na'ema leads a variety of events and is the creator, director and organizer of the annual fundraising Hafla! (party/dance show) series with dancers from all over Eastern Ontario in support of Leeds & Grenville Interval House and Victim Services of Leeds & Grenville. It has been Na'ema's privilege to work with representatives of Leeds & Grenville Interval House and the worldwide ShimmyMob organization to raise funds and speak out in support of abused women everywhere.
*Na'ema also has a background in Ballet, American Jazz, Martha Graham modern dance, African and dances of the Caribbean.
Na'ema leads a variety of events and is the creator, director and organizer of the annual fundraising Hafla! (party/dance show) series with dancers from all over Eastern Ontario in support of Leeds & Grenville Interval House and Victim Services of Leeds & Grenville. It has been Na'ema's privilege to work with representatives of Leeds & Grenville Interval House and the worldwide ShimmyMob organization to raise funds and speak out in support of abused women everywhere.
*Na'ema also has a background in Ballet, American Jazz, Martha Graham modern dance, African and dances of the Caribbean.