Maya Belly Dancer from Scottsdale, AZ

An Unparalleled Belly Dance Experience… Maya provides upscale belly dance performances from start to finish, bringing authentic Arabic dance to both clients in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area and audiences around the globe! Each client can expect the highest level of professionalism, punctuality, and attention to detail. You'll enjoy the latest in belly dance technique, middle eastern music and exquisite costumes… as well as cultural etiquette & historical knowledge in every show! From Egyptian Folkloric, Street Shaabi, Iraqi Style, Modern Oriental Bellydance, and Fusion, Maya builds a unique show for each event. She has a rich experience performing in big productions on large stages, corporate parties, restaurants, Arabic nightclubs, cultural festivals, family events, and religious celebrations. No matter your needs, Maya delivers the very best in belly dance entertainment. Contact for a full list of belly dance show options from belly dance bachelorette workshops, wedding entertainment, to dynamic shows featuring her signature belly dance candle tray- Each performance is always tailored to your event! Refined Elegance & Glamorous Production… With her bronze skin and fit physique, Maya captures the alluring essence of a dynamic cultural background in her dance. Her experience as a model in Milan and Vienna informs her priority to look elegant and polished in every performance. She is often told by Middle Eastern audiences “You look like the girls at home!” Maya takes glamour to the next level with the most opulent, crystal encrusted and over-the-top costumes and ornate props in the Phoenix area. This results in the latest in stunning, culturally appropriate costuming; always made in the represented country to beautifully compliment the style of dance she performs. An Authentic, Modern Show… Each belly dance performance Maya offers is culturally relevant as she studies the latest in Middle Eastern dance technique and music. She uniquely brings the latest in belly dance to Phoenix. Several time a year, Maya travels internationally to study with Egyptian belly dance legends and master instructors throughout the world: Azad Kaan (Turkey), Tito Seif (Egypt), Zafrah (Argentina), Aziza Nasr (Egypt), Randa Kamal (Egypt), Jillina Carlano (USA), Nour (Russia), Helena Vlahos (Greece), Sadie (USA), Asi Haskal (Israel), and Ava Fleming (USA), Ranya Renee (USA/Egypt), Camelia Masreya (Egypt), Katayoun (Iran), Issam Houshan (Egypt), Silvia Salamanca (Spain). Studied fire stage performance, technique and safety with Billy Tempest and Shade Flamewater (Australia) as well as local professional fire performers. “You can really hear the music…” This was one of the greatest compliments Maya ever received, from an Egyptian woman and her daughter. Maya respects the art of belly dance and dedicates the time to study Arabic musicality & cultural nuances. She values the importance of understanding the subtle cultural differences in hand gestures, facial expression and body language when performing for different audiences. Notable Dance Experience: 2018 Ms Raks Chicago Winner; Maya has been in several stage performances, including: Heshk Beshk Oriental Dance Festival, Bellydancer of the Universe Competition, RAKSTAR International Bellydance Festival, An Evening of Dance starring Jillina & Ozzy, Zikrayat starring Egyptian Master Tito Seif, Arizona Arab American Festival, Miss Asia Pageant, Miss Arab-USA Pageant. Hear what her clients have to say: "Maya is not only a stunning looking lady, she is absolutely a beautiful dancer with an awesome personality. Her performance was absolutely beautiful, classy and breathtaking. She was so professional and yet so very likable and friendly. She made sure that all guests were having fun and participating in dancing!?She was very punctual and on schedule.?Great job!"-??Ellie P. "Maya was very professional and kind. She made me feel very catered to because she allowed me to select her outfit, the music, and style of dance. She kept in touch with me during the whole process and was very easy to communicate with over text and phone. I love her! She is so sweet! It is very important to her that you are happy with her performance. She performed at my wedding in front of 180 guests." - Warda S. "Maya is so amazing! She was an awesome communicator and extremely punctual and professional. Everyone at the party loved hey performance. She has several props you can choose from. We chose the swords and they were awesome! She is an amazing dancer and loved to get there audience pumped up! Thank you so so much Maya!!" - Gina P. "Maya….you left the whole room hypnotized when you danced! Your routine was the mastery of the human soul reflected in graceful movement. It was poetry in motion, beyond description.” - Dora Z. ****Performances are only CONFIRMED after deposit is received and event address is confirmed.****