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Here's what people have been saying about Nehjma's classes:

..."More than exceeded my expectations!" 

..."The teacher's methods were excellent! Great attitude, fun, patient & great music!" 

..."Fantastic energy! Fits all levels!" 

..."I have more body awareness and appreciation of the dance!"

 ..."Lots of Fun!

 ..."I hope we can have this class again!"

Nehjma has been in love with dancing ever since she can remember, formally
since the age of 7, taking Tap, Jazz, Ballet, and Figure Skating. She also has more
recent dance experiences in Hip Hop, Funk, African, Flamenco, Bollywood, Yoga,
Tai Chi & even Hula Hooping.
It was in her late teens, when she happend upon the Beautiful Artform of Bellydancing and knew then that she had found her calling. In 1995-1999 she traveled and lived in Europe, Egypt, the Middle East, & Central America, immersing herself in different cultures, & learning much of this captivating dance. In the new Millennium she returned home to Calgary, Ab, and founded Belly Elements Dance Co. where she teaches beginner to advanced levels, is the artistic director and choreographer for both Solo and Group Performances.
She has trained with some of Calgary's finest teachers: Aziza Habib, Chereefa,
Dahlia, & Jamilee Abir. She has taken many workshops with fantastic Bellydancers from around the World, including: Denise Enan (Egypt), Hadia (Montreal,Que),Venus
(Vancouver, BC), Rhea (Greece), Suzy (Airdrie, AB), Aschera Rose (Regina, Sask.), Cassandra (USA), Tito Seif, Nourhan & Yousry Sharif (NYC) Yasmina Ramzy (Toronto, ONT) and more!
Since 2000 Nehjma has launched and established Bellydance programs at Mount Royal University, Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, Westside Recreation and the Bow Valley Club.
She has performed both as a solo artist and w/ Belly Elements Dance Troupe at many
events & festivals. Calgary performances include: the Greek Festival, the Lilac Festival, Marda Gras, HipFest, Sun&Salsa, the Hyatt Hotel, the Palliser Hotel, Jack Singer Concert Hall, "If the Stars Could Bellydance", Artists Elite -"Calgary's Got Talent", ongoing student shows & "Haflas" (means "Parties"- in Arabic) has made many restaurant appearances, as well as spots on A-Channel & City TV.
Now 23 years later, Nehjma is still a dedicated dancer & supporter of Calgary's
Bellydance Community! She is eager to share her talents and incorporates Bellydancing into her daily life! ( Yes, you can Shimmy while you do dishes!)
 

Nehjma's Classes fill quickly, & her Workshops are always anticipated & well-received,  
Give one a try!