Meet Maysameh!

Named Belly Dancer of the Month for August 2007 by the Middle Eastern Dance Leaders Society (MEDLS) - Founded by Amara Al Amir.

Received ATS General Skills Certificate after Carolena's 3-Day Workshop in October 2007

Pronounced (May-sah-May) It's Persian for "beautiful!"

Maysameh has been belly dancing since 2000 and was honored by being named Belly Dancer of the Month for August 2007 by an international organization called Middle Eastern Dance Leaders Society (MEDLS).  MEDLS is dedicated to preserving cultures of the world;  retaining heritage, contributing to a better understanding of other cultures, enhancing communication, respect, and peace among the peoples of the world. 

Maysameh also received her American Tribal Style General Skills Certificate from the founder of ATS dance, Carolena Nericcio, also founder/leader of the popular FatChanceBellyDance.

Ladies are realizing that belly dance is a great alternative to high impact aerobics and is a total body workout – incorporating mind, body and spirit.  The abdominal, hip and arm movements provide a wonderful workout while focusing on posture, stability and muscle control.  The classes are set in a positive atmosphere with ladies of all shapes, sizes and ages.  Belly dance promotes higher self esteem, increases circulation, lowers blood pressure and is easy on the joints.

Maysameh teaches the basics and choreography to ancient interpretive (pharaonic dance), classic, folkloric and modern Egyptian style belly dance.  An array of dances offered are:  beginner dance, pharaonic candle dance, sword, cane, tray balancing, American veil, wings, pop, feather fan, melaya leff, hagallah, fellahin, ATS, fusion, chinese silk fan, bollywood, bhangra, hula, world dance and much more!

Some advance students who learn a great number of dances choose to dance at nursing homes, children's homes and for community events throughout the year.

In addition to weekly classes, Maysameh is also available for professional performances at community events, schools, festivals, multi-cultural fares, parties, belly grams and corporate functions.

Prior to owning her belly dance studio, Maysameh was a certified Personal Trainer and certified in Cardio Kick Boxing, Stability Ball, and other fitness programs. She instructed various aerobics classes, toning classes, Women on Weights and pre-natal water aerobics. 

Rhythmic Essence enjoys donating to the National Kidney Foundation and St. Judes Children Hospital throughout the year at fundraisers.