About Amalia

Amalia is belly dancer and instructor based in Philadelphia, PA. She is available to perform at parties and events. She also offers weekly group classes, as well as private instruction and coaching. She specializes in teaching improvisation and performance techniques.

Amalia has appeared at venues and dance events throughout the tri-state area, and in her home state of California. Her energetic and dynamic performances have captivated audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Her love of and commitment to Middle Eastern dance and desire to share her enthusiasm has made her a highly respected and sought after performer and instructor.

She has performed with Philadelphia based musicians Joseph Tayoun, Roger Mgrdichian, William Tayoun, Hafez El Ali Kotain, and with Bill Koutsouros and Animus at World Café Live among other venues. She has appeared at belly dance festival Rakkasah, dancing to the live music of New York City based band, Djinn. In 2009, she appeared in a gala show of Philadelphia's finest belly dancers with international belly dance star, Aziza. Most recently, she was selected as one of the 25 belly dancers from around the world to participate in the Project Belly Dance competition.