Middle Eastern Dance Artist
Zahra's Dance Philosophy
Middle Eastern Dance Artist
Zahra's Dance Philosophy
I have devoted my entire life to understanding and caring for our Earth. Thus belly dance calls to me because it is nature personified. Thousands of years ago, using movement, our ancestors copied nature in order to gain its creative and healing powers. They imitated the waves of the ocean, the circular shapes of the sun and moon, the undulations of the serpents and the act of giving birth, thereby becoming one with Mother Earth. I aspire to express our planet's primal female energy through the earthy and watery movements inherent in belly dance.
Also, to belly dance, a woman must be aware of all aspects of her body that make her female: the natural curves of her hips and abdomen, the fullness of her thighs and chest, and the strength of her pelvis- the cradle of birth. Connecting to her body in this way connects her to the great creative life force inherent in her body and in the Earth. For me, this is truly an empowering and sacred experience.
