Maya
MAYA
Belly dance teacher, choreographer, performer and director of Najmaat dance troupe.
Maya was first exposed to belly dancing in 1989. She later won the first place in a belly dancing contest, which gave her the opportunity to go to Egypt. With time, she studied and perfected her art with her teacher Amira, as well as several other renowned dancers. She developed a unique style, through a combination of her varied experiences (in jazz, martial arts, yoga, anti-exercise, theatre, singing, travels) topped by her interest in a variety of dance forms (african, latin, flamenco, social, argentine tango). As a choreographer and performer, she performed in public on several stages: Metropolis, Montreal Casino, Spectrum, Juste pour rire Museum, as well as many hotels and restaurants).
Since 2001, Maya has been devoting most of her energy to teaching belly dance and directing her troupe, Najmaat. Through teaching and directing, she shares this wonderful method for feeling beautiful and free, in a friendly atmosphere. Her classes are also accessible to women over 55 and pregnant women.
Maya believes that improving our physical wellbeing through movement will help us discover our own nature and awaken our sensuality and happiness.