LINDA RIYAD is a celebrated Middle Eastern Dance Performer and Instructor based in Middle TN.

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For info on CLASSES, PERFORMANCES, and HIRING dancers for your event, see links to the right.

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Also, scroll down this page for SPECIAL EVENTS, DISCOUNTS, and NEWS.

Make your Bridal/Baby Shower, Bachelorette Party, or other all-Female event UNFORGETTABLE!

Get the girls together and have a Belly Dance “Harem Party“ as part of your special event!

Linda will bring jingling hip scarves and fun music to use while you and your friends learn to feel beautiful and experience the joy of Belly Dance.

Learn basic Belly Dance moves to use at the dance club, wow your hubby, or just feel good for you! Lessons are easy to follow and fun for any age, shape, or size. It’s a great idea for Birthdays, Reunions, or any sort of Girl-Time!

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HAREM PARTY – PACKAGES

For Bridal Showers, Baby Showers, and other All-Women events

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Silver Package: $85- Includes 45 minutes of fun-filled instruction for beginners including a dance you can all do together. Linda will bring hip scarves for you and all of your friends to borrow during the class.

Gold Package: A $130- Includes The Silver Package plus a Gift Bag for the Honoree.
Gift Bag includes: CD of fun Belly Dance music, a $10 belly dance gift certificate, and a professional grade hip scarf of her choice. (a $145 value)

Gold Package: B $170- Includes The Silver Package plus a professional mini-performance from Linda- costume, props, and all! (~ 7 to 10 minutes) – Linda will need to change into costume between class and performance. Please allow 1 hour for this package. (a $210 value)

Platinum package: (BEST DEAL) $200 Includes BOTH GOLD PACKAGES – PLUS $5 belly dance class coupons for all of your friends! Includes the CLASS, GIFT BAG, and PERFORMANCE! (A $270 value)

*Travel fee may apply for locations outside Nashville.

Contact Linda to book your event today!

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OTHER SERVICES:
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Book a Studio Space – Linda can get a great studio space for your event in Franklin, Brentwood, or Nashville for as little as $20/hour. (subject to availability)

Souvenir  Hip Scarves – Want something jingly for everyone to take home? Linda can provide hip scarves for your guests to keep for as little as $8/piece. (Minimum 5 hip scarves for group discount; May require up to 2 weeks notice for more than 10 scarves.)

Contact Linda to book your event today!

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*Belly Dance has been performed at bridal showers, weddings, and birthing rituals for thousands of years. It is believed to help bring good luck and health to families during their special occassions and even ease the birthing process.

*The Harem
Harem: derived from an Arabic word usually translated as prohibited, set apart, forbidden, or secluded.
Though sometimes associated with other things, the Harem of a house in most Muslim cultures has historically been the area designated for women of the house to protect their privacy by keeping unrelated men OUT. Although women could go anywhere they wished in the house, only family members and sometimes female guests were alowed in the Harem. Harems and Belly Dance predate Islam and very few cultures still have Harems in this way. But it is thought that Belly Dance has been preserved and refined because women were free to dance, sing, joke, and be themselves in the privacy of their Harems. This is also the area of the house where many a marriage was arranged and children were brought up/educated.

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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.

Wondering what gift your favorite Belly Dancer wants?

MORE BELLY DANCING, of course!!!

Deliverable through mail or e-mail!
Cash, Check, Money Order, and Credit Cards welcome

Purchase a Gift Certificate for your Favorite Dancer!
Just fill out the form below:

Certificates available for any dollar amount… you choose!

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