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Upcoming Belly Dance Events!
March 2026
March 26 - 29 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 performing with LIVE music provided by Carman and Friends, on
Saturday the 28th. 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!
April 2026
Online Class! Sign up today!!
"Techniques, Drills and Thrills" . Offered virtually via Zoom - Wednesday evenings in April 2026, the 8th, 15th, 22th and 29th at 7 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. EST. In this class Amustela will breakdown basic movements in ways you may not have seen before, discuss drills, flow and musicality. Come refine, compare/contrast styles and hone in on the subtle elements that will polish your performance. Suitable for all levels of dancers. Classes will be recorded and available after class. $50 for all 4 sessions. Suitable for all levels of dancers.
Zoom link will be sent on April 4. Payment may be made via;
Paypal
Venmo - @Amy-Bowman-66
Cash App - $Amustela
Please ensure I have your email so I may send the link. There is also a registration button below.
July 2026
July 18, from 4 - 10 p.m. Belly Dance BBQ and Casual Hafla 2026!
4201 Bright Road, Charlotte NC 28214 - hosted by Amustela
MARK YOUR CALENDAR WE ARE DOING IT AGAIN IN 2026! Come eat, dance and make merry! All area dancers, dance enthusiasts, musicians are welcome to come. We will have 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 outdoors - I will have an open tent, with dance floor - so as to provide as safe an environment as possible. 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