BellyDancePro

Glamorous, athletic, graceful performances that are usually a surprise for the guests or audience. Slow beginning and powerful performance. Shows can be audience participated if requested. Shows are usually done during a dinner setting, or can be tailored to your timing and how many show sets are desired with costume change.

Sevdiah has been dancing in the Tampa Bay area since 1994, during this time she has continued her studies here and abroad in the discipline of Raqs Sharki. This desire to always excel in her craft has earned her respect and placed her in high demand for performances and instruction. Born and raised in NYC by parents and family of Albanian & Turkish descent, she strives to keep this art alive.

Sevdiah has opened up in Clearwater for Ramy Ayach, performed at Raymond James Stadium, toured with Goddess of the Veil, is responsible for "Raks at the Royalty 2006 Improv" & "From the cradle to Cairo" DVD's and was the first Middle Eastern dance teacher at the Patel Conservatory for the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center.

Sevdiah has studied with some of the most honorable instructors that are known throughout the world. They include Horacio & Beata Cifuentes (Germany), Jillina (CA), Fahtiem (CA), Sahra Saeeda (Egypt), Eleni Lenti (NY), Bozenka (Miami), Aziza (Canada/Oregon), Amir Thaleb (Argentina), Ahmet Luleci (Folk, mainly Turkish/ Boston), Hadia (Canada), Tamalyn Dallal (Miami), Yousry & Nourhan Sharif (NY & Egypt). She has also studied in Egypt with Raqia Hassan, Mahmoud Reda, Farida Famy, Mona El Said, Randa Kamel, Sorroya, Dina and many more.

Sevdiah teaches and performs at several locations in the Tampa Bay area weekly. She is available for private parties, workshops, weddings and should be booked in advance. Have you had a Harem Dreams Party? These are just a girls party for Bridal, Birthday, or Baby Shower. NO BACHELOR PARTIES unless it is coed and/or family oriented. Classes are available on a regular basis throughout the year, as well as workshops on technique and choreography.

Pilates, Bellydance, and Yoga classes for Private sessions or group are booked through Sevdiah.

We only provide music on ipod, CD's, or can send songs through email and or mail CD's to client or DJ to stay on top of the event. We do not bring our own equipment. As precaution we ask the floor we are dancing on is free of any hazards (wires, food, spills, oil, glass, etc....)