What’s New


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


Private and semi-private lessons
Spend some time getting individual instruction (online or in person) from a Duniya Studio dance teacher. Please contact us to discuss available times and locations. Private
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.

May 6 2023 Hafla in Support of Victim Services of Leeds & Grenville
Join us on May 6th for a fundraising halfa organized by our friend Aaliyah in support of Victim Services of Leeds & Grenville.

Spring Classes Start April 17 – Registration is Open!
Registration for the spring session is now open – come dance with us online, in Orleans, and in Kanata! The spring 2023 session runs April 17

Orleans Classes at Shenkman Centre Through the City of Ottawa This Spring!
Registration for spring 2023 Bellydance classes at Shenkman Centre in Orleans will be through the City of Ottawa.

Music by Karim Nagi Raises Funds to Help Earthquake Victims
100% of proceeds from sales of the Live For Syria album will be donated to help earthquake victims.

Three Options for Online Classes Starting in January 2023
Join us online for dance classes this winter! Wednesday 7:00 PM Intermediate Raqs Sharqi with Gwen Thursday Noon Bellydance Fitness with Cathy Thursday 7:15 PM

Announcement: January-April 2023 In Person Classes Cancelled
Duniya’s in-person classes for the January 2023 session are cancelled. We are very disappointed that we won’t get to dance with you in person for

Winter 2023 Session Starts January 16
The next session of classes will start the week of January 16, 2023 and run for 12 weeks.

Meet Studio Owner Jocelyne Khan
In starting Duniya Studio in 2014, Jocelyne brought together her life-long passion for movement, music, and dance of all kinds, along with her appreciation for