Farida and Al Safaar

Farida is a member of the award-winning Mia Naja Oriental Danse Ensemble. She teaches beginning bellydance classes in Columbia, MD.

Bellydancing, or Raqs Sharqi, is a beautiful dance style that is appropriate for all ages and body types. You can dance for fun, fitness, or to release that inner dancer that's dying to get out. Dance with your family and friends, or come to class unaccompanied for some well deserved “me" time. No previous dance experience is required, but dancers are welcome to join us and expand their repertoire.

Farida also directs the student troupe Al Safaar. The troupe is comprised mainly of mothers and daughters, age 7 and up, who enjoy learning to dance together. Al Safaar does a few public performances each year to the delight of their family, friends, and the dance-loving public.