Dallas' Favorite Belly Dancers! Private Parties, Restaurant Entertainment, Belly Dance Lessons. Family friendly! Call 214-497-7984 for information on booking a belly dancer for your event!

The professional dancers associated with Authentic Belly Dancing Entertainment are some of the most talented and in-demand performers in town. Winners of the 2006 International Ahlan Cairo Nights troupe competition, the experienced belly dancers of the ABDE Performance Troupe keep up a demanding schedule, performing regularly at area restaurants including Stratos Greek Taverna, Café Istanbul, Nazar and Kostas in addition to private parties and showcase events.


Neenah

Neenah is the owner of Authentic Belly Dancing Academy and director of its professional troupe. Hailed by the local press as the “Queen of Quarters and Shot Glasses”  and “Dallas’ Favorite Belly Dancer,” Neenah is total entertainment and in constant demand for her performances as a soloist. With her energy and love for the beautiful art of belly dance, Neenah continues to focus on the retro-style form of entertainment which she refers to as Vintage Style. She received early training from Angelika and Zeyna, who were star performers in Dallas during the 1980’s and 90’s, well known for their stage presence, excellent musical interpretation and unmatched dance style. In addition to teaching classes and directing the troupe, Neenah performs and teaches seminars around the country, and is preparing to take on more opportunities to perform internationally both as a soloist and with her troupe


Aliki

Aliki has been with ABDE since 1998, dancing in cultural events, private functions, festivals, and promotional venues, as well as teaching at the school. From the age of 7 until the age of 16, Aliki focused on gymnastics, which included weekly classical ballet training.  Closure of her gymnastics career allowed her to focus next on learning and perfecting Middle Eastern dance, which she had been involved in informally since childhood.  She celebrates her Greek-American heritage by bringing the Greek folk dances she learned as a child to ABDE, adding to the other Middle Eastern dance styles taught at the academy. She enjoys the ex-pressiveness of belly dance and believes that it is an excellent form of exercise for people of all ages and fitness levels. She invites you to take a few classes and discover what dance will do for you.


Aicha

Aicha received training in ballet, jazz, tap, drill team, kick line and lyrical dance from some of America’s top choreographers and performers. As a teenager, she was a member and officer of Varsity Drill and Dance team and Kick Company member. Awards throughout her dancing career have included being twice elected as a member of the Garland All-City Dance Team, three times elected National Cheerleading and Dance Association top performance team resulting in invitations to perform twice at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Orange Bowl half time show and the Rose Bowl half time show. In addition she has twice performed at Texas Stadium with the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders in NFC championship games. After discovering belly dance in 1998, she has honed her technique with sword, veil and zills by training with Authentic Belly Dancing Academy as well as attending workshops and seminars. As a member of Troupe Hareem she also enjoys performing as a soloistand looks forward to many more years on stage.


Dalida

Dalida is a professional Belly dance performer, choreographer and teacher. Winner of the prestigious award Queen of Raks Sharki 2010, Dalida is an exceptional dancer, her manner is very graceful, she is positive and the audience feels this influence. Her performance is a harmony of music and movements. She has individuality and is recognized for her feminine, flexible and alluring style of dancing. She teaches classical egyptian style at the Academy for the Authentic Belly Dancing Academy. Learn and experience the beauty of her dance.




Jenaviva

Jenaviva has been dancing since the age of five.  Her background includes training in many dance forms including classical ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical dance, drill/dance team and in more recent years, Middle Eastern dance.  Jenaviva discovered belly dance in 2005 with Authentic Belly Dancing Academy and has since become an instructor with the Academy and joined the ABDE Performance Company where she performs at various venues and community events around the DFW area.  Skilled in the use of zills (finger cymbols,) sword, candles, wings, and veil, Jenaviva has passion and dedication for the dance and continues to improve her skills and technique by participating in advanced level workshops with other experienced professionals and world-renowned instructors/performers.  Jenaviva is a natural on stage, with a graceful and vibrant personality that captivates and allures her audience.


Reynah

Reynah has been with ABDE since 2004 and is ABDE’s Program Coordinator for big events such as Harem Nites, the State Fair, and many Featured Galas.    Her dance background also includes country western and push dancing.  In 2004, she found her new passion in belly dancing. Skilled with zills, sword, veil and candle trays, Reynah serves as a substitute instructor with ABDE while the teachers are traveling throughout the country teaching and dancing ABDE’s popular format of Belly Dancing.  As a supporting dancer she performs at the Harem Nites, featured the first Thursday of the month at Dallas’ popular venue, Stratos Greek Traverna; and other private functions. Reynah invites you to join a class and bring out your inner “Belly Dancing Goddess”  in a fun and nurturing atmosphere with some of the greatest people you will ever meet


Yasmine Aysun

Since joining Authentic Belly Dancing Entertainment in 2008, Yasmine Aysun has worked regularly as its “voice,” emceeing various shows and Harem Nites at Stratos Greek Taverna. She also performs for the troupe at various functions and restaurants in the Dallas area, including Cafe Istanbul and Nazar. Yasmine Aysun was raised in a music and dance-oriented household, exposed to everything from tap to modern. However, it was through a decade of Olympic style Tae-Kwon-Do and yoga that Yasmine first learned to truly discipline her body. After earning her black belt and winning first in tournaments for her smooth and powerful forms, Yasmine Aysun found herself continually turning back to belly dancing as another striking form of expression. She began her serious pursuit of the art in 2001, working with professional troupes and dancers whenever possible in her travels across the U.S. She considers her style rooted in Turkish and Persian forms, but loves to dabble in all areas, including Indian and Egyptian. Zills, a veil, sword, and candles are just some of the props you might find in her performances. Yasmine Aysun is truly excited to continue her refinement as a dancer under the amazing Neenah, and delights in creating memorable, moving experiences for her audiences.