Suhaila Salimpour

Start 2026 with purpose!

The Spring Semester begins January 18, and we invite you to be part of it. ✨

Suhaila Salimpour’s online belly dance program offers a thoughtfully designed, academically grounded curriculum built on decades of professional experience and cultural research.

Students study a proven movement system that develops strength, coordination, and cultural understanding through progressive, structured learning. Whether you’re beginning your dance journey or continuing advanced study, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and support to grow with confidence and depth.

www.suhailaonline.com/institute

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Every artist's journey is built on the shoulders of great teachers.

I recently looked back on a pivotal period of seeking out transformative experiences, which led me straight to the doors of Playhouse West. Learning directly from Robert Carnegie and Sanford Meisner changed everything.

See how the Meisner technique transcended the stage and found its way into my dancing, fundamentally developing me as both a person and an artist.

Read the full story and lesson learned— suhaila.com/the-sanford-meisner-method-and-belly-d…

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Introducing """"Min Andek"""" (Something From You) - a brand new choreography by Suhaila Salimpour! 🎶✨

Set to the captivating music of Saad Ramadan, this piece blends musicality and technique, empowering you to dance with expression and confidence. Whether you're dancing solo or with a group, """"Min Andek"""" invites every dancer to discover their unique voice within the music, creating a vibrant celebration together.

🌟 Recommended for those with Salimpour Foundations (102-level) experience, you'll explore movements like the Pivot Shift Step, Circle Step, and more!

Check out the San Diego Salimpour Collective bringing """"Min Andek"""" to life: Watch Here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plS_a...)

Ready to join in? Get the choreography here: Learn More (www.suhailaonline.com/course/min-adak)

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✨ Train in person with Suhaila Salimpour!

Our weekly in-person classes are a chance to dance, connect, and grow under the guidance of one of the most respected educators in belly dance.

📍 Shawl-Anderson Dance Center – Berkeley
Intermediate Class: Saturdays from 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Beginner/Technique: Thursdays from 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (all levels welcome)

🩰 Sign up and join us in the studio:
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Ready to take your passion for belly dance to the next level? ✨

The Salimpour Certification is the gold standard in belly dance education. Whether you're an aspiring performer, a seasoned professional, or a passionate enthusiast, our program is designed to transform your dance journey.

Join a global community dedicated to excellence, innovation, and the rich tradition of this art form. Become certified and master the legacy! www.suhailaonline.com/certification

#SalimpourCertification #BellyDanceTraining #GoldStandardDance #SalimpourSchool #DanceEducation #BellyDanceLife #GlobalDanceCommunity #DanceCertification

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Ready to take your belly dance training to the next level?

The Salimpour Institute Spring Semester starts on January 18th.

This is more than just an online course. It's a deep, structured experience rooted in cultural context, technical development, and personal growth. Whether you're working toward certification or diving deeper into your dance journey, this is your opportunity to train with a legacy program that continues to shape dancers worldwide.

💻 Fully online
📅 January 18, 2026 through April 18, 2026
🔗 Enroll now at lnkd.in/gUFemhMN

Don’t miss this chance to be part of the Salimpour School’s living tradition.

#SalimpourInstitute #BellyDanceEducation #OnlineDanceTraining #MiddleEasternDance #DanceWithSuhaila #FallSemester2025 #SalimpourLegacy\

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I am deeply honored that Al Zaman (The Era), to be presented April 26, 2025 at Yoshi’s Oakland, is featured in Dance Magazine’s “The Shows Our Contributors Can’t Wait to See” for the 2025/2026 season ♥️

Al Zaman brings together live Arabic music, storytelling, and performance to explore memory, heritage, and history. Deep gratitude to Dance Magazine, to my musical collaborator Fadi Islambouli, and to the Gerbode Foundation for helping bring this vision to life on such a historic stage.

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Next Salimpour workshop date has officially dropped 🫶🏻 & at a new location, too! See you LA cuties soon.

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New Article: Orientalism: A Primer for Practitioners of Oriental Dance ✨

The term “Orientalism” holds within it a multitude of meanings from benign to controversial. Many scholars have dedicated insightful papers, essays, and books—and, indeed, entire careers—to the subject, and this chapter is only meant as an introduction to the concept as well as the issues surrounding its discourse.

Anything more than a basic primer is beyond the scope of this study guide, and we encourage you to seek out the sources cited.

Read here: suhaila.com/orientalism-a-primer-for-practitioners…

#middleeastern #orientalism #canedance #bellydance #suhailasalimpour #orientaldance

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We are happy to announce that Suhaila Salimpour will be an official moderator for the prestigious Body-Mind Centering® Association (BMCA) online event, Liaisons: BMC® & Somatics!

Suhaila will be co-presenting alongside an impressive roster of speakers, including Rosana Barragán, Bobi Lott and Amal Elwardi.


This is a major moment for the school and the somatic movement community. The Liaisons event is an internationally recognized gathering that showcases the application of Body-Mind Centering® in diverse fields, including dance, education, and therapy.

community.bmcassociation.org/plans/1916229

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