Welcome to Shamiradance™
New York City Northern New Jersey bellydancer Shamira

Hi, I'm Shamira and I want to welcome you to my world of
bellydance...

Planning a party or an event in the Tri-State Area? I can help make your occasion a fun time for all - something your guests will be talking about for ages. Popular celebrations include birthdays (guys and gals), weddings, holiday parties, bachelorette and G-rated bachelor parties, Sweet 16, Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah, retirements, Rotary Club meetings, Women's Guild functions, fund raisers, etc, anything you can imagine. ...Shamira - New Jersey and New York City Party Bellydance Shows

Want to learn how to bellydance? My belly dance classes in the Northern New Jersey, Bergen County, and New York City, Manhattan area are a fun place to practice this increasingly popular art. In class I teach a lot of hips, upper and lower isolations, snaky arms, pops, locks, shimmies, undulations, etc. I break down the moves in a clear, structured way so that you always leave class feeling good about getting it. ...Shamira's New Jersey and New York City Bellydance Classes

Don't live in the New York City area or just looking to expand your home practice repertoire? I feature the same clear instruction on my bellydance instructional DVDs. You can practice over and over again in the privacy of your space and I am always on your screen to coach and encourage. People have told me they really feel like I'm there giving them a private lesson. It gives me a lot of satisfaction when I hear from students all over the world how much they have learned from my DVDs. ...Shamira's Instructional Bellydance DVDs and Videos

Looking for a fun night out in the NYC northern New Jersey area? Come to one of my shows at a restaurant or club. I do my best to combine a performance (dancing FOR you) with a party (getting you up and dancing WITH you!) Don't be surprised if you fall in love with bellydancing after that. You might just decide you have to do it more often. ...Shamira's Bellydance Performance Shows

Have a bellydance related question? Need some advice on technique? Ask me. ...Ask Shamira Bellydance Advice

And that's not all. Follow the navigation links throughout the site or use the sitemap to explore the universe of Shamiradance™.

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Smokin' Hot Bellydance
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  About Shamira's "No Frills" Bellydance DVDs

Shamira's Smokin' Hot Bellydance!

This DVD will knock your socks off. With 58 chapters of smokin' hot bellydance instruction totaling over two hours, Shamira has really pulled out all the stops. If you are intermediate or advanced, get ready to be pushed to the next level of expertise – perfect for anyone who has worked with and is comfortable with The Sensuous Workout 2 "Pure Technique."

In the first section you will learn 9 Basic Patterns filled with gorgeous moves that you can use with any music. And Shamira uses all kinds of music with her instruction. Then to put all the patterns together she uses her favorite Greek tune, "Opa!". Everything is broken down for you from both the back and front view. You will feel like you are in a private class with Shamira.

The next section works with Variations on these patterns – small changes, big changes, some entirely new moves. Variations plump up your repertoire, give you an edge, and open up a whole new world of creativity and inspiration. The Variations section uses the "You Wanna Move" music, custom edited by Shamira to make for a show-stopping choreography!

Finally Shamira performs to "You Wanna Move" in full costume, followed by a bonus performance of "Maqam" (in a different costume). "Maqam" wonderfully demonstrates how adaptable the patterns and variations are and how different they can look put to different music. This dance is slow and sensuous and Shamira creates some veil magic at the end. She offers many thanks to Clotaire K for the use of this beautiful track.

In addition to the fantastic and generous instruction, "Smokin' Hot Bellydance!" is the first "No Frills" DVD to be filmed digitally, so the quality is excellent, making it Shamira's best "No Frills" DVD ever!

If you are ready to get serious and to have some serious fun, "Smokin' Hot Bellydance!" is for you!