The Troupes of Amira Dance Productions

The Aloha Dancers are trained in a  variety of Hawaiian and Polynesian dance styles.  Combining marvelous showmanship and lively audience participation, these professional performers bring any South Pacific themed event to life.  Using her years of performing experience, Elisa Montoya, Mele, is the director of this troupe.   Respect for the island culture is evident in all they do from costuming to beautiful hands. Experience the spirit of aloha in every performance!





Danse Arabesque is a troupe of experienced belly dancers who perform enthralling and eclectic dance shows.  Studio co-owner, Patricia Baab, Sheba, directs this troupe bringing her 30 plus years of dance and theater experience to the fore.  Danse Arabesque explores new ways to use props, classic dance moves and staging to present unique dance entertainment for all ages and events.





The style of belly dance performed by Filles de la Lune is a unique fusion of dance movements and costuming inspired by the Mediterranean cultures with a vintage flavor.  Directed by Heather Howard, Salome*, and Martha Rosas, Naxi, this troupe brings seamless transitioning from one dance form to another for an exciting entertainment experience.






L'Orient Dance Troupe, the original troupe of Amira Dance Productions, brings you the flare and flourish of contemporary gypsy dance. This graceful yet dramatic dance form celebrates the traditions and culture of the Rom people. Under the artistic direction of Jeannie Showell, Pandora, L' Orients swirling silks, flashing fans and twirling canes define dance entertainment!




Rakasat Dahabeya is a bellydance troupe performing Middle Eastern cabaret, folkloric and ethnic fusion dances. Studio co-owner, Terri Dirks, Dahabeya, has over thirty years of experience and directs this troupe formed in 2004. Veils, canes, tambourines, swords and zils are used with joy and abandon in  their dances.

Raks Araby provides Middle Eastern dance entertainment with a dash of Bollywood and hip hop mixed in.  These graceful dancers are under the direction of Jean Cline, Dasara, Amiras* most tentured instructor.   Experience the diversity and excitement these dancers bring to any venue!

The Sithanjali Dancers specialize in Bollywood style East Indian dance entertainment.  Master dancer, Lalitha Sivanesan, Zarah, of Malaysia, directs and choreographs the troupe*s complex and energetic dances.    Intricate hand and foot movement combined with the lush costuming of India enables this troupe to capture the essence of the East Indian dance experience.