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As a leading professional in her field, Linda Riyad performs and instructs in the U.S. and abroad.
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She is known for her well-rounded approach to Middle Eastern dance in her roles as an artist, student, and instructor.
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What’s new:
Recently returned from her debut performance in Beirut, Lebanon, Linda looks forward to a return visit to Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 2012 as well as many local and national events in the states.
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Regular performances:
You can see Linda perform at several area restaurants including:
~Aladdin’s Hookah Lounge (Nashville, TN)
~Kalamata’s (Brentwood, TN)
~Anna’s Greek Restaurant (Bowling Green, KY)
She also performs at many multi-cultural festivals and special belly dance shows. For a schedule of Linda’s public appearances, click on the SHOW/EVENT CALENDAR to your right.
Educating- beyond the dance studio:
Linda offers specialized programs on Middle Eastern music and dance for all ages.
Knowing more about performance arts from countries like Iraq and Egypt fulfills the ever-increasing need to understand our neighbors and ourselves. Many organizations invite Linda to present information about these rich, joyful traditions. They include: Festival of the Nations, Metro-Nashville Public Schools, the Frist Centre for the Visual Arts, and libraries in Middle, TN and Southern, KY.
Director/Choreographer:
In 2009, Linda established the premier performance group Atlantis World Dance Company (AWDC).
AWDC offers a wide range of performance styles including classical and folkloric dances from Egypt, Turkey, Lebanon, Iraq, and the Persian gulf. Its members regularly perform across Tennessee and the US.
Accomplished professionals in their own right, AWDC members each offer unique Middle Eastern dance styles, classes, and workshops. For booking information please click the CONTACT LINDA link to your right.
AWDC has a reputation as strong entertainers with a highly professional edge. The group recently shared the stage with the world-renowned Bellydance Superstars in their recent “Club Bellydance” tour. Other performances include festivals, weddings, and other private events.