Dahlia has been teaching and performing various styles of belly dance for over a decade. Before moving to the Seattle area in 2003, she taught and performed regularly in Arabic and Turkish restaurants in Osaka, Japan for
two years. Prior to living in Asia, Dahlia performed solo and troupe work throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Dahlia is fortunate to have been born into a family of musicians. She has been surrounded by live music and song her entire life. Being a musician herself allows her to transform music into movement with expertise and ease. Dahlia has a BS in Anthropology and has also studied other forms of dance, such as ballet, jazz, modern, flamenco, Japanese, salsa, and ballroom throughout her life, but has a special place in her heart for Raqs Sharqi and Dance Orientale (Egyptian Belly Dance). Blessed with a talent for music and dance, Dahlia performs with unaffected intensity, skillful grace, and sheer joy.

Dahlia can be found wearing her genuine smile in Seattle's top restaurants and nightclubs such as Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant, Caspian Grill Persian Cuisine, and Taki's Mad Greek Restaurant.

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"Music and Dance are common languages we all share. Let us be peace."

"BEGINNING Choreography (8 weeks)

Wednesday Night

Time: 6:15-7:30
Dates: Oct 29 Nov 5, 12, 19, 26 Dec 3, 10, 17
Cost: $110, $100 with 5 day advance registration.
Drop-ins: $15 cash $18 check

Beginner II Choreography
Now that you know the basics, let's boogy all together! Learn a beautiful, classically styled choreography - A Dahlia original! Music chosen from House of Tarab's new CD will move and inspire you. (Song to be announced at a later date.) If you are so inclined, you will have the opportunity to perform your new dance with Dahlia and your classmates at a student recital or at the famous Winter Solstice Feast. (Performance not required.) Recital date: Friday, December 19th

By signing up in advance you are committing to be in class and getting 1-2 classes for free so really you can afford to miss one and not be losing any money. If your schedule is liable to be all over the map, then you might be better off to pay the drop in rate. The advance price is $12.50 per class

How to register
Please download and print our registration form, fill it out and send it in with a check. We also have a mail slot on the studio far door. Sorry, we do not take credit cards for classes.

Intermediate/Advanced: Choreography (8 weeks)

Wednesday Night

Time: 7:45-9:00
Dates: Oct 29 Nov 5, 12, 19, 26 Dec 3, 10, 17
Cost: $110, $100 with 5 day advance registration.
Drop-ins: $15 cash $18 check

Intermediate & Advanced Choreography for Winter Solstice Feast
Dahlia and VDP studio contribute joy and beauty to the famous Winter Solstice Feast with their creative dances and inspiring performances. Last year, Dahlia's class shared a gorgeous circle candle dance with the guests. This year, she plans to do it again! Join Dahlia for another awe-inspiring choreography to be performed to a new song off of House of Tarab's new CD at this year's Feast. (Performance not required. Song TBA.)

By signing up in advance you are committing to be in class and getting 1-2 classes for free so really you can afford to miss one and not be losing any money. If your schedule is liable to be all over the map, then you might be better off to pay the drop in rate. The advance price is $12.50 per class

How to register
Please download and print our registration form, fill it out and send it in with a check. We also have a mail slot on the studio far door. Sorry, we do not take credit cards for classes.