Zoe Ni 

(China)

"Yes, simply the BEST. She pours out so much love, passion, light through the screen to all students and it inspires me so much. There had been doubts, confusions in my head but she is the one saying exactly what I need to hear to awaken myself.

Now I feel my heart is more open for every movement. Her classes change the landscape of my dance basically.

She´s such a blessing  to the education of Egyptian Dance today."

Dana Moreno

(Colombia)

"I´m very happy to have met Joana on my Oriental Dance path.

In her courses and method I´ve found answers to several needs and questions.

For instante, I´ve learned about the essence of Egyptian Dance, what is essential and what makes it magical.

Everything Joana shares in her courses fascinates me: the concepts she introduces, the exercises she proposes help you find, recognize, and build the unique dancer each of us carries within.

In all of her courses, I find an integrated and permanent way to develop self-empowerment, Egyptian Dance technique, and the essence of each style, all of it backed-up by the great richness of Joana´s experience in Egypt and her studies with the greatest musicians and Egyptian Dance masters. Furthermore, she does it all in a fun and vibrant way.

I´m deeply thankful for her generosity and for her willingness to create work that brings real evolution in her students.

Each course at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School is a meeting with myself, with my personal powers and unrecognized gifts.

Basically, I´m witnessing major growth in my dance and, above all, I feel happier and able to express who I am."

Asphalt

(Italy)

"Before starting to study with Joana I first fell in love and felt inspired by her dancing, wherein I found something "mystical" that makes me always think that Federico Fellini would have put her inside one of its magical movies.

Joana, as a teacher, is truly a gift.

She teaches without any reserve and she never stops giving, I'm always impressed about the amount of amazing contents she manages to give!

She conceived a peculiar "format" for his courses, that makes the process of learning fun, enjoyable and stimulating, because she gives, in addiction to the dance classes, many things to discover little by little. I always have the feeling I am a child with a box full of colorful toys to play with.

What I'd like to underline among everything is that Joana has the will to give her students fundamental tools for a more autonomous development of the dance. That it also means that she teaches at a "multilevel" way, always entering the field of self development.

I personally feel I have, with her, the chance to make order among everything, not only among the huge world that concerns "oriental dance", because joana spreads a direct knowledge of the egyptian culture, not only studied, but truly lived and absorbed beneath the skin, so she can put, and she wisely does, the dance teaching into contextualization; but also, I feel I'm developing a deeper understanding of what  dance technique is made of.

I personally realized that Joana lets you "return" to the dance technique, as kind of something your body belong to, something it deserves and it should explore, to feel more. 

Definitely huge and well beyond expectation." 

Claudia Shazadi

(Colombia)

"I joined Joana´s online school very recently, this year, and have done 3 of her courses already, and am looking forward to attending more.

The way Joana instills her love, respect and passion for the Oriental/Egyptian Dance made me come back and fall again in love with this dance after 5 years not dancing. Her classes are not only about movements and learning choreography, which is good but not enough; she goes deeper, opening our eyes to the Egyptian culture and the reason why the dance is so important and should be treated with more love and respect. Joana also encourages her students to make a relationship in our lives and the way we dance, making an introspection and re-connection with ourselves. 

Every course I´ve taken is a journey through Egypt, its culture, and of course the DANCE, but also through my inner self. 

I love her classes and all the material, because they bring me back to my start many years ago into the Oriental Dance, with my first teachers, leaving behind all the competition between dancers, and going back to the real important side.

The pure essence."

Linda Hadj

(Spain)

"This year, I subscribed to 4 courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School and, honestly, her courses are amazing, I recommend them 100% because she teaches you the dance technique and choreography but the Egyptian Culture behind the dance, the mentality behind each movement.

Furthermore, she develops you on a personal level -  emotionally and psychologically -, something that can help you evolve in your dance and in your life.

If you´re wondering if you should join her school, I´d say “don´t think twice, join it now!"

Xenia Leonteva

(Kyrgyzstan)

"The best thing that happened to me in 2020 in the dance field was to discover Joana Saahirah's online dance school. Joana's teachings are what I will gladly carry with me into 2021 and further as I grow both in dance and on a personal level. When I first saw Joana's video performances, I was glued to the screen. I was captured by her presence, her unique style, and charisma. Intrigued, I decided to check out her online school courses.

There, I uncovered immense amounts of material, invaluable insights into dance and life in general, and a very rich, deeply caring, giving person. Joana's guidance has given me confidence in my path as a dancer and a human being.

She has given me tools to achieve my dance goals. And in her magical ways, she has helped me find answers to profound questions.

Joana leads by example and it shows in everything that she offers to her students.

The material that she gives is always rich, captivating, and enlightening. I would highly recommend Joana's school of dance to dancers of any level and of any background.

There is something special and highly useful in her teachings for everyone."

Seiko Endo

(Japan)

"I recommend Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School to other students, for sure.

But only those who are really interested in the authentic Egyptian dance and the culture behind it.

I have learned beautiful choreographies, received many beautiful learning materials, tips for self-practice, and some Arabic.

I have also learned practical ways to be self-confident through your course, which is indeed life-changing.

The reason I cannot leave her school is that she doesn't force her students to be her followers (totally the opposite!)

She values each student's individuality and guides us to be "ourselves," in dance and in life.

Taking your courses has truly been a great help for me, both physically and mentally.

Literally, you saved my life...Thank you."

Madelyn Farr

(USA)

"The success of Joana Saahirah's Online Dance School in my book is down to one thing: Joana Saahirah.

She is undoubtedly one of the most originally-minded, passionate, knowledgeable, and masterful teachers I've met in the Egyptian Dance field and beyond - and I've studied with many.

A course in Joana's Online School is not just a technique class - it's a captivating, immersive experience that speaks to your heart, mind and soul.

Not only do you get access to a choreography and a breakdown of Egyptian Dance technique, when you study with Joana, you're in for an adventure that will enrich your dance practice and your development as a human being.

Her methodology will offer you an opportunity to grow your life skill set.

Joana has effectively interlaced dance instruction with her view on the values and qualities inherent in Egyptian Dance and how to develop them in your personal life. She calls this training self-empowerment which is the root of Egyptian Dance. It really doesn't matter how much personal growth work you may have already done.

I have a dance therapy background as a practitioner, and I've found her approach to dance/life skill instruction to be challenging, growthful and brilliantly unique.

I've noticed changes on a number of levels, most importantly in my expressiveness and in the fluidity of my movement. Joana doesn't shy away from opening her heart and revealing the power of her emotions. She embodies her dance with such soulfulness - and encourages her students to do the same. Her gorgeous rendition of arm and hand technique - and the general fluidity that characterizes all of her movement - has nurtured my own skill for which I'm grateful. Moreover, I'm solidifying my daily dance practice with an aim to furthering my own choreography. I credit my progress to my recent experience in the 30-day Challenge: Change Your Life With Egyptian Dance. In my many years of dance study, I've yet to find a dance teacher with such a holistic approach to instruction.

I recommended the school to other students who would appreciate this rich a learning experience. Joana asks a lot of her students because she is dedicated to helping them produce the results they are seeking.

For all she expects, you will benefit abundantly."

Jill Shireen

(Canada)

"Joana is an extremely knowledgeable and generous teacher who gives 150% to her students.

 In addition to providing rich detail and respect for the history and pioneers of the dance, her school provides a path to self-love and empowerment through her unique and caring teaching style."

Cecilia Zuñiga

(Costa Rica)

"I have been studying with Joana school since August 2021 and I must say it has been a great experience.

I became an addict to her courses, but mostly to her way of teaching.

She challenges me way beyond expected on myself and my dance.

I am so grateful that I found Joana: I was searching the internet for the baladi subject and I found one of her videos “what is baladi awadi”,  and it was super informative and motivating. And I fell in love with her way of sharing.

All the courses and workshops I had studied are so relevant and important that I think every dancer (person) should take them to be a better dancer but it must be important: a better person. Especially in these crazy times.

Thank you Joana for everything you create and share with us."

Juniper Willow

(USA)

"I´m so thankful for you sharing your knowledge with the world. 

 I have to say, you truly changed my life in such a positive way. I feel so connected with Egyptian dance and myself on such a deeper level I had no idea it was even possible. I´m dreaming non-stop about learning more.

 I cry tears of joy and a bit of sadness because this is what I have been searching for my entire life. I was so lost for so many years until I realized I wanted to be a dancer but then I became a lost dancer. Misguided because I had no one to teach me. Until I discovered you.  

I fell deeply in love with Egyptian culture and I know I will visit Egypt one day. It’s so strange how the dance pulls you in. How it opens your eyes to learning the truth about the dance and Myself.  

Baladi Awadi/ Baladi dance is the dance my body and spirit have been searching for. It´s right for my personality because it’s so grounded. I walk the earth barefoot. I dig my hands into the soil. I breathe with the trees and dance beneath the moon and the stars. 

I live in the forest disconnected from society because that is where my heart belongs and I feel that is what brought me to Baladi. I had no knowledge of Baladi. I only knew it was a rhythm. I always wondered more about it and that’s how I found you. I googled info about Baladi and one of your YouTube videos popped up, so I decided to watch it and I was like whoa!!! Who is this beautiful magical woman? She knows what she is talking about so I watched more videos and then I saw you were a teacher. Once that discovery was made I saved every penny to sign up for one of your courses. I am hooked. I am completely hooked (lol).  

I feel more connected to the music. You have taught me how to listen. Once the music plays, my ears begin to twinkle and twitch like little antennas searching for the sound. Once the waves reach my ears they make their way to my heart and then my body moves in ways I didn’t even know it could. I was always so focused on what dance move I should do instead of just moving. Now I  listen, feel and move. I am learning how to enjoy my dancing. I am tasting the moves and music, something I never would have thought of doing. I am less of a nervous dancer now when I am able to let go and just enjoy myself and the music. 

I would highly recommend people to sign up for your courses if they wish to discover the true art of Egyptian dance. If they wish to dive deeper into the culture. If they wish to throw away their masks and become heart dancers. Exposing their inner world to the world.

Thank you again, Joana. I´m so blessed to have you as my teacher. 

I´m like a drug addict waiting to get her fix but with knowledge (hahah). I wish you happiness, love, excellent health and many blessings."