Belly dancing: Naziehah's Story

My journey into Middle Eastern Dance started about 8 years ago, while I was doing my degree in the UK.

I was attracted to the dance because it was an all ladies class, and the movements are very elegant and feminine. I fell in love immediately after my first class and I never stopped learning and dancing ever since!

For me, Middle Eastern Dance is a combination of gentle physical workout and a creative outlet. The dance helped me to improve my posture, increase my awareness about my body, developing greater strength in my core muscles and it also has improved my flexibility. Besides that, my creativity is nurtured by having to create beautiful movements and a combination of routines.

I started teaching Middle Eastern Dance to women a few years after learning the dance. From freelancing as an instructor in a fitness center, I then proceeded to start my own business under the name Elwarda Dance. I conduct classes, workshops and events for ladies only. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to touch women’s lives and build friendships through my teaching of the dance.

Naziehah is a Muslim Malaysian Home-based Entrepreneur and Blogger. She teaches Middle Eastern Dance for women. For more on Elwarda Dance click here.