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"...a rising star that shines among the mix... she dances with a graceful, infectious charm.." Zaghareet Magazine
"...barefoot and magnificent, costumed in gold, silver and pearls, she seemed an ancient temple goddess in modern disquise. Nadia was the captivator, and the audience was pleased to be her captive!" Habibi Magazine
As a Middle Eastern and Global
Fusion dance artist, teacher, and choreographer , Nadia
has performed throughout the U.S and world-wide, including
Moscow, St. Petersburg, Belarus and the Caribbean.
Born in the U.S. of Lebanese/French heritage, she fuses
the best of the East and West to create dance for the 21st
century that is inspired by tradition, but not limited by
it. Nadia is known for her chameleon-like ability to
bring out the true essence of many different dance styles.
She and her company refuse to be pigeonholed as demonstrated
by their eclectic and evolving repertory, which includes
traditional, contemporary and experimental dance of the
Middle East and beyond. Whether
in an intimate cabaret setting, or on a large concert stage,
Nadia brings a passion, intensity and rare musicality to
every performance.
The Metropolitan
Opera chose Nadia to learn the featured solo roles
of the "Oriental Dancer" and the "Vision
Dancer" in their 2009 production of "Thais".
Featured frequently in the media, including Bravo and MTV,
Nadia has also appeared in film and in numerous magazine
and newspaper articles. Watch for her in a featured dance
role in the new Sex and the City 2
movie, out in 2010. She stars in the highly praised instructional
Belly dance video, BlissDance: The Ecstatic Bellydance Workout".
Nadia and company have graced the
stages of many top venues including Lincoln Center, the
Public Theatre, Madison Square Garden, The Cathedral of
St. John the Divine and Joyce Theater Soho (all in NYC).
The've performed with many highly respected musicians including
Simon Shaheen, Maurice Chedid, Rachid Halihal and Pharoah's
Daughter and performed for numerous top celebrities.
In addition to teaching
graduate level courses at Sarah Lawrence College, she has
also taught master classes and workshops at NYU, Fordham
University, Barnard College, and the Omega Institute. She
has taught on faculty at Lotus Music and Dance Studios in
NYC. Nadia has an MFA in dance from NYU's Tisch School
of the Arts.
Although firmly rooted in Danse
Orientale, her extensive study of Ballet and Modern Dance,
as well as Indian, African, Jazz and Flamenco dance, reflects
her commitment to continue to evolve as an artist. Singing
is another one of her passions; contributing lead vocals
to Richard Khuzami's Fused CD, as well as singing and dancing
in the the off-broadway musical, "Jehan's GoddessDance".
Nadia also co-wrote and sings on the song "Breathe",
featured on her "BlissDance" video and CD.
It was an honor for her to study
with many of NYC's master Middle Eastern Dance teachers,
including Serena,Yousry Sharif, Gamila el Masri, Shamira
Shahinian, Samara, Shoshanna, and Jehan Kamal. Nadia also
had the privilege to perform in the companies of Serena,
Gamila el Masri, Jehan Kamal, Shoshanna, and Dalia Carella.
Currently, she continues her studies in NYC with Anahid
Sofian and Dalia Carella, delving more deeply into Turkish
and Global Fusion styles. Nadia also studies and performs
Folkloric and Semi-classical Indian Dance with Shems Khan.
Since Egyptian Oriental Dance is
one of her first loves, she has continued to hone her craft
with private instruction from Egyptian dance legends Mahmoud
Reda and Raquia Hassan, as well as intensive workshops with
Faten Salama, Shareen El Safy, Diana Tarkan, Karim Nagi,
and many others. Turkish Oriental and Rromany dance influences
include intensive training with dance luminaries Artemis
Mourat, Tayyar Akdeniz and Eva Cernik. Nadia studied North
African Dance with the phenomenal Amel Tafsout and dances
of the Gulf region with the highly-respected Kay Hardy Campbell.
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Here is a small sample of some of
the corporations, celebrity clients, and top clubs that
have hired Nadia and Company to make their special event
truly magical:
The United Nations, Janes Addiction
@ Madison Square Garden, MTV, Shakira Record Release Party,
Saks Fifth Avenue, Sex and the City, Pacha, Tavern on the
Green, The Box, Cipriani's, Chez Josephine (all of NYC),
and Body Temple @ Brooklyn Lyceum.
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