Najla Belly and International Dance
- San Francisco, CA
- Belly Dancer
- 20 Verified Bookings
Burnie said “Amazing performer. Professional. Showed up early set up and was a great person to meet.”
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Amala Gameela is a talented and passionate Belly Dance Artist based in Honolulu, HI. Amala's exciting performances bring beauty and joy to special events such as weddings, birthdays, retirements, showers, festivals, corporate parties, theatre productions, concerts, or any celebration. She is a professional artist and seasoned performer who enchants guests of all ages with lavish costuming, mystical music, and mesmerizing movements. Amala is eager to tailor a performance to suit your vision and make your occasion unforgettable.
My husband and I hired Amala for our wedding and she was just absolutely amazing! Her dancing skills are the best I've seen and that's saying a lot because belly dancing is something I've been following quite a while. Most dancers I found while I was searching just went through the motions with a blank face, but you can see a spark in Amala's eye's when she dances. She lights up the room! She was full of smiles as she got several people in the room to dance. Even my Uncle who seems to have never danced in his life! haha! I think he is still picking up his jaw from the ground because of Amala's stunning beauty. Amala was very professional, talented, polite, arrived on time, and communicated excellent. We will hire her again for my husbands birthday party, and I will never stop recommending her experienced dancing to my family and friends! Fun and excitement was enjoyed by everyone in her presence. She should seriously be dancing for Kings and Queens, but we are fortunate enough to have her bless us with her extraordinary talent. We love you Amala Gameela!!!! Oh, and I am going to take your traditional belly dancing lessons as I promised. I'm tired of the watered down fusion stuff that is out there. I need to learn belly dancing just like the masters. You are a beautiful, brilliant woman, never stop sharing your talent with the world!
Amala has been my belly dance teacher for four years!! She is an excellent teacher! She makes sure all her students learn the moves correctly. She is incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of Egyptian belly dancing! She is kind and always encouraging to all of her students! As a dancer, teacher and performer she is always professional! She has planned many HAFLAS and other belly dance performances which are always FABULOUS! She provides workshops dealing with many different areas of belly dance. All in all…she is a wonderful person and an excellent teacher!
I've had Amala perform for my restraunts now for over 2 1/2 years and it's never a dull and boring performance.. With the great energy she brings to the restaurant electricity in not needed..
Response from Amala Gameela:
I first performed for Ziad and his lovely wife at their wedding reception several years ago. I am delighted to continue to work with their successful family restaurant. They have some of the best tasting food in the Lehigh Valley; check it out: http://www.yourtrueblue.com/
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 10 - 60 minutes
Languages: English
Amala Gameela’s passionate and exciting performances bring beauty and joy to special events such as weddings, birthdays, retirements, showers, festivals, corporate parties, theatre productions, concerts, or any celebration. She is a professional artist and seasoned performer who enchants guests of all ages with lavish costuming, mystical music, and mesmerizing movements. Amala is eager to tailor a performance to suit your vision and make your occasion unforgettable.
Amala Gameela is a talented and passionate Belly Dance Artist based in Honolulu, HI specializing in folkloric Middle Eastern dance and Egyptian cabaret. She is a sought after performer, enthusiastic instructor, and event producer who presents traditional Middle Eastern dance with beauty, culture, and professional artistry.
Amala’s sensational performances are elegant and full of expression ranging from mysterious and enchanting to delicate and flirty to fast paced and energetic. She is a celebrated entertainer and featured performer throughout the PA, NY, NJ and the DC area at various restaurants and night clubs in addition to performing at countless special events such as weddings, corporate parties, concerts, private celebrations, and festivals. Amala has also graced the stage in Virginia, Florida, Texas, and captivated audiences internationally in Central and South America.
Amala Gameela will provide her own music on a CD or I-pod. The client is responsible for providing an appropriate sound system to play the music at the event. She normally performs to a mix of classical Middle Eastern and Middle Eastern pop music but will be glad to alter her music to suit your event including live band requests.
Mini Belly Dance Performance – Ideal for small gatherings or to kick off your celebration with exotic elegance.
Belly Dance Performance – Amala Gameela’s sensational performances include billowing veils, engaging finger cymbals, glistening wings, sensual fans, shimmering canes, sparkling candles, and breathtaking sword and candelabra balancing. If appropriate, the second segment of the show is usually focused on audience participation, especially your guest of honor (if you have one). She is sure to entice you to join her in a dance and get your guests on their feet with a smile!
Belly Dance Performance and Lesson – Amala provides an exquisite performance and shares some belly dancing basics. Perfect for baby showers, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, women’s clubs and “hen” parties. She will even bring veils and hip wraps for you and your friends to shimmy in!
Weddings – Amala Gameela enjoys coordinating costuming, props, and music to make your special day perfect. She can even perform a traditional zeffa, leading the bridal procession while balancing a lit candelabrum (shamadan).
Educational Presentations – As an experienced, enthusiastic educator and an advocate for cultural arts, Amala leads discussions and lectures with performance demonstrations, cultural, and historical background at libraries, hospitals, health and senior centers, schools, Girl Scout events, and colleges on ethnic and folkloric dances of the Middle East.
Restaurants and Night Clubs – Amala Gameela is a beautiful, talented entertainer and classy performer, captivating diverse clientele. Discounted rates are available to venues who feature dancing on a regular basis.
Amala takes her dance education and training seriously and continues to study with renowned, inspirational professionals from the United States and Egypt such as Mohamed Shahin, Faten Salama, Raqia Hassan, Gamila El Masri, Tito, and Yousry Sharif among others. Amala is also honored to have learned from legendary international dance icons such as Mahmoud Reda, Farida Fahmy, Aisha Ali and has completed several Egyptian dance certifications with her most influential instructor, Sahra Saeeda. After over twelve years of Middle Eastern dance studies she is an advocate of preserving the traditional art form.
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Burnie said “Amazing performer. Professional. Showed up early set up and was a great person to meet.”
Aimee K. said “The Dead playing Shoreline is a bit like the circus coming to town. Even the post-Jerry Garcia editions of the band have come around often enough now…”
Leila P. said “Super professional performance and we can see that she is passionate about dance, my guests had a good time with Tara Saba. Well done”
Chrystal A. said “Jessica was a huge hit at our party! She was communicative, punctual, professional, and worked with us to make this an event to remember! Highly recommend!”