About your Host, Joana Saahirah

Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer and Author specialized in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances; she´s written and published 2 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” and "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko. Joana started her career in Egypt, where she performed and lived for 8 years; she´s 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 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.

• For more information, visit Joana Saahirah´s Official Website