ZARA
Zara of Cairo is an internationally recognized belly dancer with bases in Cairo, Egypt, and London, UK. She is a vibrant dancer who has both Egyptian and English heritage.
Zara’s dancing has taken her to many countries around the world. She has performed in the UK, Egypt, Kenya (both in Nairobi and Mombasa), Tanzania (in both Dar Es Salaam and Zanzibar), Pakistan, and Malta.
Zara is a skilled dancer who specializes in various Egyptian dance styles including Mahraganat, Baladi, Raqs Sharqi, Oriental, Fellahine, and Saidi. Her Shaabi and Fego street dancing style is particularly popular among her fans.
Apart from dance, Zara is also interested in Salsa, make-up, and nail art. She is an accomplished physicist having studied the subject for 10 years in the UK’s top universities. Zara holds a PhD in Quantum Optics and Laser Physics, making her a Doctor.
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Toni
Toni Petroski is a celebrated professional belly dance performer, instructor, and event producer based in Central Pennsylvania. She is also the Director and choreographer of the Award-Winning Troupe Hayati who performs at festivals and events throughout the East Coast. Her local belly dance classes and events are very popular and she also hosts today's highly acclaimed stars of Belly Dance. Toni, known for her eclectic style and powerful performances, specializes in Vintage Oriental Belly Dance (American Style) and Egyptian Raqs Sharqi. She is the featured belly dancer at local establishments as well as several festivals and celebrations. To keep her technique and style fresh, Toni continues to train extensively through workshops and intensives with World Class instructors across the United States as well as in Egypt.
