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Recommended Resources
Recommended resources for those who want to learn more about subjects related to Raqs Sharqi

Meet The Instructors of Duniya Studio
Get to know our awesome instructors

E-Gift Cards Available!
Duniya Studio has e-gift cards available. Give the gift of dance!

Duniya Studio’s Online Boutique
Check out our dance-related items for sale!

Duniya Studio One of Best in Ottawa’s Top Dance Studios
Best in Ottawa has included Duniya Studio as one of their top dance studios in Ottawa.

Just the FAQs Ma’am!
You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers!

Meet Our Instructors
Get to know our fabulous dance teachers.

New! Duniya Studio Blog Spaces
We’ve set up come blog spaces share some dance-related thoughts with you.

Iron-On Instructions for Duniya Rhinestone Decals
Detailed instructions for ironing on your Duniya Studio hot-fix rhinestone bling decal.

Bellydance Lesson Parties
Bellydance lesson-parties are A great fun idea for bachelorette parties, bridal and baby showers, girls-nights, birthdays, tream-building, or just for fun with no special occasion!

Book Review: “Egyptian Belly Dance in Transition: The Raqs Sharqi Revolution, 1890-1930”
Egyptian Belly Dance in Transition: The Raqs Sharqi Revolution is an insightful exploration of a transformative era in Egyptian cultural history.

Advanced Belly Dance in Kanata on Thursdays
Join Cathy in the studio in Kanata for a 1-hour advanced class in classic cabaret Oriental dance

Intermediate Belly Dance in Kanata on Thursdays
Join Gwen in the studio in Kanata for intermediate belly dance weekly classes.

Beginner Belly Dance in Kanata on Wednesdays
Join Cathy for beginner belly dance classes in Kanata

Three Levels of Belly Dance Classes on Tuesdays in Orleans
Join Jocelyne for your choice of beginner, intermediate, or advanced bellydance in Orleans at the Shenkman Centre.

Jocelyne’s Comments for the 10th Anniversary Hafla
I abbreviated my comments at the hafla last night, but thought I should share what I had originally written so that my intended sentiment is known by the special people who have been on this wonderful journey with me.

Duniya Studio 10th Anniversary Party – June 22, 2024 6:00PM
You are invited to a party! Please join us June 22nd for a hafla to celebrate a decade of Duniya Studio.

Bamboutaya Article by Cathy in Fanoos Magazine
Cathy’s article entitled “Between the Desert and the Sea: Bambouti” was published in the September 2022 issue of Fanoos Magazine.
In the article, Cathy takes us through the history of

Private and semi-private lessons
Spend some time getting individual instruction (online or in person) from a Duniya Studio dance teacher. Private or semi-private dance lessons are individual or small group lessons that are tailored to the students’ request. These offer the benefit of personalized attention and correction for faster learning.