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Najla World Class Belly Dancer


Najla World Class Belly Dancer- Najla Bay Area Dance Entertainment

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Najla World Class Belly Dancer


Najla World Class Belly Dancer- Najla Bay Area Dance Entertainment

Professional Dance Artist with experience spanning two decades and 18 countries.  Artistic Director of Island Spice Dance Company and former Artistic Director of award-winning Fleurs d'Egypte Dance Company.  Performed at top hotels across the Middle East and worldwide.  

 

Based in

San Francisco, CA

 
 

Najla’s Dance Journey

Najla’s dance career began in early childhood in Washington state, where she trained in ballet, tap, and hip-hop. At 16, she shifted her focus to belly dance, producing her first dance productions by her late teens. By 18, she was a fixture at local restaurants and events.

In her early 20s, Najla moved to Europe, performing full-time at prestigious nightclubs and restaurants in Greece, France, and England. Seeking deeper mastery, she traveled to Egypt for private lessons with renowned dancer and teacher Raqia Hassan. Returning to Paris, she auditioned and was selected to join the Belly Dance Superstars company, but chose instead to return to Seattle and create her own troupe, Fleurs d'Egypte Dance Company. The company earned second place at the 2007 IBDC competition and went on to perform internationally in China, Turkey, and Mexico.

Eager to expand her skills, Najla studied Hula, Bollywood, and Samba. In 2013, she traveled to Lebanon for intensive training with Eyad Maleab, the renowned dance coach to Middle Eastern stars. As a soloist, she has performed at top-tier hotels worldwide, from Dubai to the US Virgin Islands.

After three years in the Middle East, Najla settled in Hawaii, founding Island Spice Dance Company. Now based in San Francisco, she continues to captivate audiences with her performances across the Bay Area.

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Performance Highlights


Contracts in UAE, Jordan, Turkey, Morocco, India, and China. Plus performances across the USA.

Performance Highlights


Contracts in UAE, Jordan, Turkey, Morocco, India, and China. Plus performances across the USA.

Career Highlights


2025

Saffron and Silk at The Lost Church (Artistic Director)

San francisco, California2024

2024

Performances at Berber Dinner Theater

San francisco, California

2023

Spice Cabaret with Island Spice Dance Co. and Leslie Harlib (Artistic Director)

Kawaihae, Hawaii

MEDAH Workshops and Show featuring Najla

Honolulu, Hawaii2023

2021

Sirens and Scallywags Adventure Cabaret at Kahilu Theater (Artistic Director)

Kamuela, Hawaii

Performances at Haydi Gel Restaurant City Center Hotel

Istanbul, turkey

2019

Contract at Oryx Hotel Aqaba

Aqaba, Jordan

Daily Performances on Nis Cruises

Istanbul, turkey

Buddha Bar Beach Crete Grand Opening with DJ Ravin

Chersonissos, Greece

2018                            

Daily performances at Comptoir Darna, Azar, and Borj El Arab Restaurants 

Marrakech, Morocco

Daily performances on Nis Cruises

Istanbul, turkey

Performance with Anello Capuano at Bali Bohemia

ubud, indonesia

2017                               

Dr. Samy Farag Cairo Nights 6 CD Release Show & Video

Los Angeles and Kailua-Kona, USA

Folies Des Fleurs Reunion Show (Artistic Director)

seattle, USA 

2016

Contract at Dead Sea Movenpick Resort

Dead Sea, Jordan

Oriental Bliss Productions presents Dr. Samy Farag Cairo Nights 5 CD Release Show

Seattle, USA

2015

Daily Performances on Sunset Cruises

istanbul, turkey

Contract at Le Meridien Al Aqah

fujairah, uae

2014

Contract at Sheraton Deira Hotel

Dubai, uae

Contract at Mercure Grand Hotel

al ain, uae 

Daily Performances on She Tours Cruises

istanbul, turkey 

2013

Contract at Arabian Nights Village Desert Safari

Abu Dhabi, uae

Performance at Al Mawal Restaurant for TS Arts

Beirut, lebanon

Contract with Belly Dance India/Blue Sea Entertainment

New Delhi, india

Club Belly Dance with the BDSS 

seattle, usa

2004-2012

IAMED Belly Dance-O-Rama 2 DVD

seattle, usa

Various Productions at The Can Can (Artistic Director)

seattle, usa

Contract at Club Med Yucatan

Cancun, Mexico

Contract at Chimelong Amusement Park

guangzhou, china

Contract on Masala Cruises/NCL

alaska, usa

Contract at Carambola Beach Resort

St. croix, us virgin islands