Jewel of Bellydance
Welcome to my journey as a dance nomad! From the moment I stepped onto the dance floor, I knew I had found my true passion. Join me as I explore the globe and share the beautiful discoveries I've encountered along the way. Together, let's celebrate the magic of dance and the vibrant cultures that inspire us...Shahravar
INSTRUCTOR
PERFORMER
ADORNMENT
IN LOVE WITH BELLYDANCE
EDUCATION
Shahravar has traveled and studied with legendary masters of this dance for over 30 years to hone and perfect the true essence of Oriental Dance, continually expanding her knowledge and repertoire, made visible with soulful, inspired performances. She often draws on her early years of Punk and New Wave music appreciation to add a dynamic fusion to performing modern belly dance.
"My dance background follows classical cabaret, tribal and folkloric paths. Studying the rich cultural history as well as technique and drums, I am well trained and research Flamenco, Zahmbra, Turkish and "Gypsy" (preferred term is Rom or Roma), American Tribal, Saudi Folk, Khallegy, Tunisian, Egyptian Cabaret and Lebanese Debke Line dances."
she has performed and taught workshops throughout the United States and has studied under experts as varied as Mahmoud Reda, Carolena Nericcio, Sahra Saida, Cassandra, Aziz, Ansuya, Amaya, Alexandra King, Bert Balladine, Rachel Brice, Kami Liddle, Ashley Lopez, Aziza, Delilah, Zoe Jakes and many more.
In 2004, Shahravar created Utah's first collaborative belly dance troupe, Shah Sitara. This performing level group of advanced students and professional dancers. Over the years, Shahravar's work has been featured in Jareeda Bellydance Magazine, she opened for Beats Antique, and has been an instructor for many festivals including Cues & Tattoos.
Weaver of Dreams
Shahravar’s performance style brings enchantment and grace to the audience, she is a versatile performer and master bellydance instructor with a focus on Egyptian, Saudi and Lebanese folkloric dances as well as classic Raqs Sharqui-Oriental.
With an inspirational influence from Dancers such as Isadora Duncan, Ruth St. Dennis, Ted Shawn and Performer Mata Hari and of course legendary dancers from the Golden era of Egyptian film.
Shahravar also draws costuming and archetype imagery from the Art Deco Nouvou era with it's strong Egyptian revival movement. Bringing together these worlds of art and dance movement with the folklorick, antique and dreamlike is Shahravar's own magic that is her unique style of elegant, graceful and rich dance performance with a storytelling angle.
​Shahravar is admired for her skill with swords, veils and cymbals.
Currently living in New Zealand, but don't fear you can now take classes with her from any where with her On-Line classes and you can still book her for workshops.
She is owner of Studio Azul in Martinborough New Zealand and founder of the Salt City Dance & Fitness Studios in her home town of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Her goal is not competition but creating a welcoming space teachers to offer classes and to create performing opportunities, like partnering with the annual Utah Summer Dance Festival.
