Hafla Night (Belly Dance Show) wit Shems (headliner)& other dancers. March 13, 2010

Hafla Night (Belly Dance Show) wit Shams (headliner)& other dancers.

Shems is a professional belly dancer and belly dance instructor based in Baltimore, Maryland. Admired for her elegant, dynamic interpretation of this timelessly captivating dance form, Shems has performed for dignitaries and celebrities, has garnered awards and has earned the respect and admiration of many audiences, top musicians and her professional dance peers around the world.

Shems is well loved for her ability to engage her audiences and brighten celebrations. As she dances, she exudes warmth and energy, good humor and a refined sensuality as she connects to the roots of the dance. These qualities have made her a favorite with a wide variety of audiences including many of the ethnic communities from which this dance originates. Mastery of the veil, sword, finger cymbals and assaya, technical hip work, supple undulations, stunning costumes and more make Shems's shows a brilliant visual feast.

A seasoned entertainer, Shems underpins her showstopping stage presence with a wide movement vocabulary and a strong knowledge of Egyptian, Lebanese, Turkish, American Classic, Romany (gypsy) and pan-Arabic folkloric dances. Whether she is performing a contemporary interpretation on a theater stage or a more traditional Oriental routine with live music at a wedding, Shems dances with both substance and grace.

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