Nawarra—meaning flower-( could also mean a Joyful person) is a leeds based Belly dancer of a Moroccan origin, the first Arab oriental dance instructor, based in Yorkshire and the North of England ... Nawarra is among the most charismatic and acclaimed Choreographer, performer and master dance instructor of Moroccan dance- Maghreb Dance- of our time.

Born and brought up in Casablanca, Nawarra was fascinated by dance and music since childhood and grew up among the finest traditional dancers and musicians of her native country. She is currently using her expertise to lead highly successful advanced classes in Arabian dance.

Her dance style focuses on the different styles from Maghreb-Morocco-, to the Middle East . With an M.A. degree in Drama Art (she speaks three fluent languages) is always aware of the impact that culture has in art and how that can be expressed in the dance.

Nawarra also performs all Egyptian styles of dance, and other Arabian dance such as Lebanese either the shaiibi or the Debka, the Khaleejy, Palestinian debka. She has choreographed many group pieces. Known by being a strong yet agile dancer and has a magnetic personality that will charm any audience. She has innovative choreographies and a great “stage presence”.

Moved to the United Kingdom in 1996 . Joined the Arabic Dance Group in Leeds. But always had a flare on setting proper Arabian Dance Group to represent most of the Arabian Culture with its vast diversity, so Banat Eshorouk—Leeds Based Arabian dancers-- came with all the enthusiasm and dedication to perform the Authentic Arabian flavour .. The first group to perform the Khaleejy, Nubian, Debka, Haggalah and the Moroccan Atlas Berber in Yorkshire and North England.

She is available for stage and theatre work, cultural events, corporate and private parties, weddings,hen nights or any special occasion. As well as performing dance, She is able to give seminars and teach workshops.

She is nationally and internationally renowned for her teaching. He travels widely and teaches workshops with anything from a smaller group into larger ones, but always teaches with passion and is able to give individual attention.

Private Tuition

Nawarra teaches individuals and can give private classes. He is able to create a comfortable learning environment and tailors classes to individual needs. Private classes are ideal for anyone who wishes to develop their skills in a more personal environment.

For more information on how to book classes and workshops please contact Nawarra

Nawarra took part at most of Top UK festivals:

• Jewel of yorkshire in Saltaire in 2004, 2007, and also Oct.2009
• Majma in 2007, and March 2009
• Day of the Dance in Saltaire
• Day of the Dance at the Lowry Center in Manchester-Hip Candi-
• Raqs Britania in 2007,and taught and performed in 2008
• Day of the dance in London, Liverpool Arabic Art Festival

On the International side, she also took part at the Mousica Rouhya in Fes august 2008.

Here is some of the comments

'Known the lady by reputation to be a fine dancer but all that can be multiplied, I have seen some excellent dancers from UK and U S But Nawarra's oriental, specially her saiidi were an absolute delight: Power with control, exuberance and Joy in her music and audience. Every momernt was followed and appreciated by a noisy audience' Liz Jarret Nada Magazine issue

"Loved Nawarra's performance, what a Joy watching her.." Mimosa rest. Hull

"Nawarra certainly swept the dance floor, never fails to entertain" Anne from Raqs B

"Nawarra's fifi abdou has added an extra dimension to a truly a remarkable evening at Darbuka" Anne planet Egypt 2008

"The Moroccan energy just Blew our mind away" Liz Jarret Nada Magazine raqs B 2008

Some comments on Nawarra's previous performances:

'Always Graceful, she neverthless reflected the energy and excitement of the music and add an extra dimension to a truly remarkable evening' C.Collins Glastonbury