Zahirah was originally inspired to belly dance in Alabama where she studied with Suzanne and was a member of the Raks Sahara Troupe. She moved to Houston and led the belly dance program instruction for Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD) for five years. She proved to be an accomplished choreographer for solo and ensemble pieces. She has created choreographies for as many as twenty dancers at a time, complete with set designs and theatrical presentations. Additionally, Zahirah holds teaching certificates in ballroom dance for both rhythm and smooth dances. She has performed in many ballroom showcases at the amateur level and competed professionally with her students as well as participating in the choreography. Her love for dance eventually led her to open a dance studio with her partners, hence Danse Royale Ballroom Studios was born, which houses Zahirah Noor's Belly Dance Studio. As an event sponsor/studio owner/instructor, she has organized a full dance-training curriculum, drum classes, plus belly dance workshops and gala shows.

Zahirah has continued her education in the belly dance genre by attending workshops with Angelika Nemeth, Leila Gamal, Vashti, Jillina, Samara, Cynthia Miller, Desdemona, Aida Nour, Magdy el-Leisy, and Raqia Hassan. She spent two weeks in Hawaii studying with Delilah earning certification. In the musical field, she has studied clarinet, and doumbek. She has provided an organized performing opportunity for her students by creating and directing the Noore Kavir Troupe. Local performances include SBISD annual recitals, Adagio International shows, Sirrom School of Dance shows, Helios, HABDA shows, and various private party celebrations.

Her husband, Robert Ducharme, is President of the Houston Chapter of the United States Amateur Ballroom Dancer’s Association. Zahirah is a member of the Houston Area Belly Dance Association. Austin Bellydance Association and North Texas Bellydance Association. Zahirah believes each student has the potential to be a great dancer and encourages each one to dance from their inner self and project their own individual selves into the dance. Then your dance becomes a work of art.