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E-Gift Cards Available!
Duniya Studio has e-gift cards available. Give the gift of dance!
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.
Winter (January-March) 2025 Registration is Now Open!
Registration for winter 2025 classes is now open. Come dance with us in Orleans and Kanata!
Duniya Studio’s Online Boutique
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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.
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Meet Our Instructors
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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 the arts and cultures of countries from all across the globe. Opening Duniya Studio has allowed her to bridge her artistic side with her strategic vision, organizing skills, and tireless work ethic.
Jocelyne is known for
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.
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Meet The Instructors of Duniya Studio
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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.