Nejma is an award-winning dance artist, instructor, creator of Ladies Night of dance and a member of The International Dance Council, CID.  She began her belly dance training in 2006 at Miami-Dade College Kendall Campus (MDC), her first performance was in 2007 at the annual MDC show. In 2008, with a desire to learn more about Middle Eastern dance, its history, and culture; Nejma enrolled in the Middle Eastern Culture & Arts program offered by MDC Kendall Campus. There she studied with International Instructor & Director, Samay, and performed in several theater shows directed by Samay MidEastern Performing Arts Company.

 

In 2012, Nejma discovered International Master Instructor Maria Jammal at MDC Kendall Campus and fell in love with her energy and style. That same year she auditioned and became a member of Maria’s belly dance company, Almaas of South Florida. To continue her training, Nejma completed Maria Jammal’s Teacher Certification Program in 2013 and began teaching a kids Bellydance class at the Goddess Store and Studio in Hollywood, FL. For this, Nejma received the Best of 2013 for Children’s Bellydance from the City of Hollywood, Florida.

 

With over a decade immersed in Middle Eastern dance, Nejma teaches regular classes in the South Florida area. It is Nejma’s goal to maintain the authenticity of Middle Eastern Dance by educating her audience and students.