Osama Emam dances merrily against a purple and gold stage.

Mission & Vision

“When one sings and dances one feels no boundaries; Pure joy and happiness arise from the depth of one’s soul.”

Dance is an integral part of life itself – an universal language, a natural expression of feelings that one may not even be able to put into words.

With the growing interest in belly dancing worldwide over the past decade, we have observed a widening cultural gap between the local “belly dance” scene and the traditional Raks Sharqi (Egyptian Oriental Dance).

We sincerely hope that by creating opportunities to showcase the genuinely high level artistry of this beautiful culture from a folkloric perspective, and by introducing the origins of “Oriental (Belly) dance”, we could bring the focus of the general public back to a traditional cultural art form that started in the cradle of all humanity thousands of years ago.

World peace stems from mutual understanding and respect. It has been successfully achieved through arts and cultural exchange throughout history. We pledge to contribute to world peace by creating a platform for cultural exchange through music and dance in its truest original form.

Folkloric dances are the roots of modern-day Oriental (Belly) Dance. Nefertiti Egyptian Dance School strives to promote folkloric dances based on Egypt’s rich culture and history. The school organises regular dance classes, master workshops, seminars, events and performances by local as well as international artists and teachers.

History & Background

Belly Dance “Belly Dance” is not:

  • Entertainment by skimpily dressed women
  • Only performed by women
  • A dance which involves wiggling your behind and showing your belly

What is Belly Dance?

  • It is a very old expressive dance form consisting of many different dance styles
  • The dance consists of movements which interpret the melodies in the music
  • It springs from the soul and unites its participants with a common bond

To understand the origins of the fluid, percussive movements and shimmies and appreciate this powerful dance with its rich layers of meaning, come watch the shows and join our workshops.

May KT Cheung
Founder & Director, Teacher

Osama Emam
Hon. Advisor, Choreographer, Formerly General Director, National Folkloric Dance Troupe of Egypt (Kaumeya)

Lubna Emam
Visiting International Master Teacher

Raed AbdElghany
Visiting International Master Teacher

About Us

“When one sings and dances one feels no boundaries;
Pure joy and happiness arise from the depth of one’s soul.”

Dance is an integral part of life itself – an universal language, a natural expression of feelings that one may not even be able to put into words.

With the growing interest in belly dancing worldwide over the past decade, we have observed a widening cultural gap between the local “belly dance” scene and the traditional Raks Sharqi (Egyptian Oriental Dance).

Dance Nefertiti Egyptian Dance School has been awarded the Best Dance School and Organization of the year

We sincerely hope that by creating opportunities to showcase the genuinely high level artistry of this beautiful culture from a folkloric perspective, and by introducing the origins of “Oriental (Belly) dance”, we could bring the focus of the general public back to a traditional cultural art form that started in the cradle of all humanity thousands of years ago.

World peace stems from mutual understanding and respect. Throughout history, it has always been successfully achieved through arts and cultural exchange. We pledge to contribute to peace by creating a platform for cultural exchange through music and dance in its truest original form.

Dance Nefertiti Egyptian Dance School has been awarded the Best Dance School and Organization of the year in Cultural Inheritance through dance and the Most Outstanding Leader in the Promotion of Cultural Authenticity in Dance in 2021, and the Most Innovative Enterprise Award in 2022.

Explore our classes

Three small children dance on a dark stage. Their brilliantly colored outfits of red, lime green and sapphire blue shine as they move.

Egyptian Dance (Children)

The roots of modern day ‘Belly dance’ is Egyptian Folkloric dances. Egypt has her own music and dance which reflect identity. There are a lot of different traditional dancing styles, men are also as involved as women.

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A group of Egyptian dancers lift their hands in surprise as their movements tell a story between a young man and woman.

Egyptian Dance (Teenage)

The roots of modern day ‘Belly dance’ is Egyptian Folkloric dances. Egypt has her own music and dance which reflect identity. There are a lot of different traditional dancing styles, men are also as involved as women.

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An Egyptian dancer, in a shimmering pink dress, poses as she looks upward on a dark stage.

Egyptian Dance (Adult)

The roots of modern day ‘Belly dance’ is Egyptian Folkloric dances. Egypt has her own music and dance which reflect identity. There are a lot of different traditional dancing styles, men are also as involved as women.

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