Amustela will be teaching at Art of the Belly 2027 in Ocean City Maryland!!!
Upcoming Belly Dance Events!
August 2026 From Amustela Productions
Nocuture - a dancer's showcase - broadcast on August 16th, and now available to watch on the replay! Amustela Productions presents a summer, sultry journey into the shadows of the night, Nocturne. This production will feature dance performers from near and far. Join us for a cool night of sizzling performances. Click the link Nocturne - a dancers showcase - crowdcast
September 2026
Replay of Amustela Production's The Spooktacular Spectacular #4 - broadcast on September 13, 2026. Now available to watch at your leisure at this link
Replay Spooktacular Spectacular 2025 - crowdcast
Night in the Global Village - September 26, 2026
Travels on the Slilk Road! 7 p.m. EST Catch the entire show on the replay on Youtube!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkXUy8ICGDg
October 2026
Amustela Productions Presents - THE SPOOKTACULAR SPECTACULAR #5!
Broadcasting Sunday October 18, at 7 p.m. EST Countess Amustela and Amustela Productions is at it again in 2026! Come and get "spooky" with dancers from near and far presenting their hauntingly best performances! Sign up today via the Crowdcast link below!!!
The Spooktacular Spectacular #5 - crowdcast
March 2027
March 18 - 21 Art of the Belly, Four day event in Ocean City MD. Hosted by Naimah - Maryland's longest running belly dance festival. Three shows, 2 intensives, so many workshops! Amustela will be teaching a historical lecture on Friday March
- AMUSTELA- History of American Cabaret Lecture ($60.00*) + Fees and Processing
The History of American Cabaret Belly Dance (1870–1970)
A Visual Journey Through a Century of Dance, Culture, and Performance
Belly dance in America evolved through a fascinating blend of cultural exchange, immigration, theatrical entertainment, and nightclub performance. Join renowned performer, instructor, and dance historian Amustela for an engaging visual lecture exploring the first 100 years of belly dance in the United States—from its earliest public appearances in the late 19th century through the golden age of American Cabaret.
Beginning with the 1870s and the era of World's Fairs and Orientalism, this presentation traces the evolution of the dance through vaudeville, silent film, Hollywood, immigrant-owned nightclubs, and the flourishing Middle Eastern supper clubs of the 1950s and 1960s. Discover how dancers, musicians, costuming, and performance styles changed over the decades, ultimately giving rise to the uniquely American Cabaret style that continues to influence dancers today. Suitable for all levels of dancers, handouts will be provided.
Amustela will be performing with LIVE music provided by Carman and Friends! Check it out! www.artofthebelly.net
Since 2010 Art of the Belly has been bringing all genre's and levels of belly dancers together to experience the warm, friendly and supportive atmosphere that is Art of the Belly. We absolutely LOVE our attendees and strive to give all a chance to perform in front of one of the best audiences on the East Coast! We are a mini-vacation, educational experience and family reunion all rolled into one! Come join us and become part of the AOTB family!
July 2027
July 17, from 3 - 9 p.m. Belly Dance BBQ and Casual Hafla 2026!
Charlotte NC, at the Vineyards on Lake Wylie Clubhouse - hosted by Amustela
MARK YOUR CALENDAR WE ARE DOING IT AGAIN IN 2027! Come eat, dance and make merry! All area dancers, dance enthusiasts, musicians are welcome to come. We will have live music, a stage and a very casual Hafla environment. In the past we have had everything from impromptu tribal performances, troupe performances, to cabaret solos and dance off competitions. I will have prizes to award again this year and please feel free to invite friends!!!! BYOB!!
The event will be held primarily indoors with air conditioning! Rain or shine!!
Reviews and Testimonials
I never appreciated the music of Om Kalthoum like I do now after my workshop with Amustela - thank you so much for such an amazing workshop.
- Workshop feedback from ECC 2017
I LOVE AMUSTELA!! More Am-Cab Please!
- Workshop participant from Jewels of the Orient
Professional - always professional, "the" best and most favorite dancer at my establishment!
"Hadji" Zouine, owner of the Pashaland Restaurant.
"She always reminds me of the great Samia Gamal." - Gerson Kuhr "the Fitness Pharoah" and past editor of the WAMEDA newsletter.
"Your spins last forever! And your knowledge of the history and music is amazing! You really know how to hone into what your students need."
"Zilrah" student of Amustela