About your Teacher,

Joana Saahirah

Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances; she´s written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond”, "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko, and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master".

Joana started her career in Egypt, where she performed and lived for a decade; she has worked with Mahmoud Reda, as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and her career expanded, in recent years into a global phenomenon.

One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World. After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her own orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL.

Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals.

She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment. 

Author of the published books:

"The Secrets of Egypt - Dance, Life & Beyond";

"Behind the Curtain";

and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master".

Last but not least, Joana is the creator and host of the Podcast "The Oriental Café" bringing the juice of Egyptian Dance, Personal Empowerment, and Life to the world.  

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