Our fantastic studio is a diverse community
of dance instruction, which includes Belly dancing, Ballroom dancing,
and the current trendy dances that are popular today. Our classes and
private instruction are geared toward dancers of all ages. Zahirah Noor's
Bellydance Studio is housed in the beautiful Danse Royale Ballroom Studios.
Go to the links page for additional information
on the ballroom side of Danse Royale..
I
(Zahirah) have been teaching and performing for approximately ten years
as of 2004 in the Bellydancing field, and over fourteen years in the
Ballroom dance field. My original student/teacher venue for bellydancing
was in Montgomery, Alabama, where I performed as a soloist and a troupe
member. When I moved to Houston, and prior to the opening of the Bellydancing
school, I taught for the Spring Branch Independent School District's
continuing education dance program. Here I and my students performed
annual recitals which I choreographed; sometimes with up to twenty students
and show lengths of up to twenty minutes. I enjoy choreographing, and
count it among my favorite things to do. My most recent training includes
instruction with Angelika Nemeth, Raqia Hassan and Magdy, Vashti, Leila
Gamal, Delilah (two week retreat in Hawaii with certification) Cassandra,
Jillina and many more wonderful teachers and performers too numerous
to list. I believe that a good teacher is always a student.
Additionally, I hold teaching certificates in ballroom
dance, which includes both Smooth dances (Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango) and
Rhythm dances (Cha Cha, Rhumba, Samba, Mambo). I have competed in many
showcases and competitions with students in this field, as well as participating
in their choreographies. Actually, that is how I met my wonderful husband,
Robert. We performed our Chili Cha Cha with a twist at one of Sirrom's
Gala shows.
I enjoy watching people progress in their dancing (whether
ballroom or bellydance) and the students' excitement when they accomplish
their goals. We hope to see you soon at our school.
I
(Zahirah) have been teaching and performing for approximately ten years
as of 2004 in the Bellydancing field, and over fourteen years in the
Ballroom dance field. My original student/teacher venue for bellydancing
was in Montgomery, Alabama, where I performed as a soloist and a troupe
member. When I moved to Houston, and prior to the opening of the Bellydancing
school, I taught for the Spring Branch Independent School District's
continuing education dance program. Here I and my students performed
annual recitals which I choreographed; sometimes with up to twenty students
and show lengths of up to twenty minutes. I enjoy choreographing, and
count it among my favorite things to do. My most recent training includes
instruction with Angelika Nemeth, Raqia Hassan and Magdy, Vashti, Leila
Gamal, Delilah (two week retreat in Hawaii with certification) Cassandra,
Jillina and many more wonderful teachers and performers too numerous
to list. I believe that a good teacher is always a student.
