Experienced tutor in Belly dancing in Houston, Sahira offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

It has been a joyful experience dancing with Sahira. I always leave her studio smiling and often giggling..I bellydance more for myself and sense of well being (& bring out more earthy femininity in my movement) than to be a regular stage performer but often many do. I had felt confident in a Khaleegi performance she choreographed and was so glad I did it. She welcomes questions and is so observant and aware of what musculature when describing how to do a movement or give feedback on yours to improve it, yet she also lets you customize some moves to your own preference or ability until you can get the hang of it and then layer on arms on top of what your hips and feet are doing (especially in a private lesson). Sahira can also fine tune any choreographed routine you designed as I have heard (I have not had the opportunity yet to do so), which opens up levels of creativity and helps you create a polished product for a performance. I do it more for "dance therapy" and to feel bette physically but it is an option and would be honored to have her bring an idea to fruition someday. She shows how dance is an art form and encourages her students to believe in themselves. Thank you and blessings, Jiji

Sahira is an inspiring instructor, and her love of teaching is evident. From her clear methods to fun choreography to understanding students' needs, she brings enthusiasm to the class and creates a cheery escape from any mundane day. She additionally promotes a truly special community of dancers and a sense of belonging in the classroom.

Sahira is a wonderful teacher. She makes class fun and upbeat. She is very motivating and kind with her instructions. I can't imagine taking Bellydance with another teacher. She is the best.

Amazing instructor and dancer! Sahira is very patient, energetic and inspiring! Belly dancing with her is always fun.

Sahira was my first Bellydance instructor and she is wonderful! She was able to explain the technical aspects of the moves and when something was difficult she could break it down. Her music selections are fabulous and she also taught a bit of history and culture in class. I will always love Bellydancing and Sahira is a big part of that. In addition to excellent teaching skills Sahira is warm and friendly and builds confidence in all her students.

Sahira is such a wonderful teacher who always has a smile on her face and brings good vibes just with her presence. Overall a joy to take her belly dancing class and relive stress and learning to find my sass!!

Class time with Sahira is the highlight of my week! In this class we learn rhythms and music in addition to movement. Dance moves are broken down in a way that's easy to understand. Sahira is patient, never judges and makes you feel very comfortable. I have really enjoyed being in this class because it's helped me have more confidence. I definitely recommend this class for dancers of all levels.

Sahira is a fantastic instructor! She breaks things down in an easy to understand way. Her classes are fun and instructive! I feel I've learned so much from her

I started Sahira's Level 1 class this Spring. Her classes are fun and supportive. She is adept at teaching a library of moves, which work like a basic vocabulary, and then ending each class by putting them together like a sentence into a short dance. I feel like I am getting a fun, sound basis for everything that comes after this.

Belly dance is excellent for muscle toning and conditioning, for fine coordination, and for also for acceptance your body as it is right now--all very helpful and exciting for me at age 48. Students range greatly in age, size, agility and ability. All are welcomed and encouraged in a genuine manner.

Sahira offers 3 class levels--plenty of room to grow after the beginner level. I recently added Level 2 on top of my Level 1 class.

In the Level 1 class, Sahira taught technique for a few months and then spent a few weeks teaching us choreography for a student performance. Alternating like this keeps the classes fresh and interesting. (You don't have to perform if you don't want to. But committing to performing makes me practice more!)

Sahira makes it easy to dip your toe in, find out the water is warm, and dance your way on into the pool. Highly recommended for anyone curious about belly dance, or wanting to build on existing skills.

I have taken bellydance classes from several instructors over the years, but never stuck with any of them as they seemed uninspired, disorganized, or otherwise did not teach in a clear and concise manner. I have learned under Sahira for several months now, however, in both her level 1 and level 2 classes. She is energetic, interested, well-organized and ready to help with any questions or concerns and really brings the class together as a community, her "Shimmy Babies." We take "field trips" to performances, have had belly dance movie night, a fundraiser for the Malala Fund, and Sahira always lets us know about workshops, special shows and other such things of interest to an aspiring dancer. I have attended her class consistently, look forward to each week's new moves, and have made some good friends in the process. She has had a special month-long series of level 2 which included learning more about the Arabic musical scales and how to interpret/incorporate this into your dance, and will likely have further such series in the future. Sometimes she recruits a live drummer to come to class, and often she has her "stunt doubles" (assistant teachers) with her to keep everyone in time with the move while she corrects form and helps all the students. She has a vast array of how-to's and full classes available online, and even has online access available for people wanting to attend level 1 class remotely. She's very accessible, open, interested and always introducing new challenges and techniques. I highly recommend her as a teacher!

Sahara is both an incredible dancer and an amazing teacher. She is able to break techniques down into bite sized pieces until they actually make sense. This is true from the beginner level all the way through advanced choreography. She is very approachable and flexible in her teaching style and works very hard to make sure no one is left behind.