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We believe in the excellence of our services and products but we also know Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School is not for everyone; and we wish to receive students who are 100% aligned with our mission and vision.

For those reasons, we offer a generous REFUND POLICY.

You can subscribe and complete the Introduction Module & Module #1, including the live masterclasses included in those modules.

If you feel this course is not for you, all you have to do is ASK FOR A FULL REFUND and it´ll be granted to you.

From the 2nd module onward, no refund is granted.

 

Saidi & Ghawazee Technique & Choreography

[ A trip to the Saidi and the Ghawazee Dance - posture, dance technique, choreography, and culture ]

👉What you'll get when you subscribe:

  • Access to 5 Modules - an Introduction and 4 Core Modules with Dance, Music, and Cultural Education focused on the Saidi and the Ghawazee dance styles.
  • Access to 5 live and recorded masterclasses with your teacher, Joana Saahirah.

Here´s the schedule of the live masterclasses offered in this course: 

  • Introduction Live Masterclass

Happening on Saturday, the 6th of September, from 5 to 6.20 pm Lisbon/London local time.

 

  • Live Masterclass #1

Happening on Sunday, the 7th of September, from 5 to 6.20 pm Lisbon/London local time.

 

  • Live Masterclass #2

Happening on Saturday, the 13th of September, from 5 to 6.20 pm Lisbon/London local time.

 

  • Live Masterclass #3

Happening on Sunday, the 14th of September, from 5 to 6.20 pm Lisbon/London local time.

 

  • Live Masterclass #4

Happening on Saturday, the 20th of September, from 5 to 6.20 pm Lisbon/London local time.

  • Access to original bonuses - classes, exercises, and resources - you´ll only find inside this course.
  • Access to a bonus personalized feedback on your dance. 
  • Extended access to the course (until the 30th of December 2025).

👉What you´ll learn:

  • What is Saidi and Ghawazee - the people, the culture, the music, and the dance styles.
  • Saidi & Ghawazee dance technique, posture, and choreography.
  • How to incorporate the Saidi & the Ghawazee dance styles into your dance.

We believe in the excellence of our services and products but we also know Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School is not for everyone; and we wish to receive students who are 100% aligned with our mission and vision.

For those reasons, we offer a generous REFUND POLICY.

You can subscribe and complete the Introduction Module & Module #1, including the live masterclasses included in those modules.

If you feel this course is not for you, all you have to do is ASK FOR A FULL REFUND and it´ll be granted to you.

From the 2nd module onward, no refund is granted.

Delivering authentic Egyptian Dance & Self-Empowerment🌞🌹

What our (fabulous) Students say about our School:

I highly recommend Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School to other students. 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.

Seiko Endo (Japan)

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. She is such a blessing to the education of Egyptian Dance today.

Zoe Ni (China/USA)

Studying with Joana Saahirah's Online Dance School is one of the best things I've ever done, both for my dance and for life. Joana's courses and coaching are not like anything else you can find out there. They don't only address dance technique and knowledge, but also focus on deeper work on the person of the dancer. I've done a lot of self-reflection through the course and have discovered so many things about myself, the challenges I tend to face in dance, and how to move past them. I've grown so much from studying with Joana - I'm a more knowledgeable, competent, and passionate dancer; and a braver, more aware, and more confident person. Joana also genuinely cares about her students and always offers compassionate and helpful feedback. I highly recommend the courses and programs at Joana Saahirah's Online Dance School for any dancer who is looking for a transformational and rewarding experience!

Jacinda Alya Dallal (China/USA)

Perfect choice for dancers seeking deeper growth ✨ If you feel there must be something more to dance than just learning steps and choreographies — this online dance school is for you! Joana has a very special, holistic method that helps you evolve not just as a dancer, but as a person.

Aleksandra Krzywicka-Guz (Poland)

Taking online classes with Joana Saahirah has allowed me to fall even more in love with Oriental dance than I thought possible. As a teacher, Joana doesn't teach steps, she cultivates artists. She expects nothing less than your authentic self in every move, and she is a living example of that integrity. Don't get me wrong, she can break down a shimmy with the best of them, but connecting you to the purpose behind that shimmy is where Joana truly shines as a teacher. Whether in class or on stage, she is unapologetically creative and alive. Not only does she dance outside of the box, but she respects the hell out of that box, too! From our first class, Joana has pinpointed exactly what I needed and laid out exercises and inspirations to get me there. I truly look forward to my practice these days, which is often self-discovery. Learning from Joana is the most serious kind of fun. Thank you, Joana!

Heather Henna Louise (USA)

I live Joana Saahirah’s online school as it allows me to take the classes I need to grow as a dancer of Egyptian bellydance. In hawaii, it’s hard to come by quality Egyptian classes by someone knowledgeable in the culture and dance. I look forward every time to seeing Joana and love how encouraging she is during classes.

Ariyana Oriental Dance

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.

Xenia Leonteva (Kyrgyzstan)

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.

Jill Shireen (Canada)

Joana is an excellent teacher who shares her knowledge about Egyptian Dance/Oriental with enthusiasm! More than this, she is passionate about empowering us women with what we need to know to care for ourselves and our bodies. Joana is very personable and answers our questions/concerns. Joana’s teachings are broken down in a special way so you can learn correctly and enjoy your learning Joana gives you not only the lessons to learnt but also gives out bonuses to reinforce and enhance anyone’s earning process. She’s the BEST!

Maria Dallin (USA)

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.

Dana Moreno (Colombia)

She is a really *magical* dancer and teacher, my understanding of Egyptian dance (and my dance) has been trans-formative, deepened, since taking ONLY her online classes! She develops each class personally based on your needs that are visible (and invisible) to you. What you think you know, you really have no idea! I don't even know how to begin without writing a novel. I can only imagine what her live classes/workshops are like! Not only does she develop your dance, but your understanding of Egyptian history, the people and their culture, and learning the heart of it all... the great secrets to this dance you don't hear about in your normal classes. Time is spent in EACH class developing not only your dance but your understanding of the magic behind it all. Sometimes in very unusual but exciting, and interesting ways.

Yara Sultan (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.

Juniper Willow (USA)