Dahlal

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Dahlal, The Artist When most dancers think of Dahlal Internationale, they think of Dahlal. It's almost impossible to separate the dancer from her company. Only someone with her many years of experience as a professional Middle Eastern dancer could offer the unmatched expertise and advice she does to belly dancers around the country --- and the world.

It's hard for some to call her by her birth name (Debbie, for those of you who don't know). That's because she will always be a dancer first. Her incredible career is often overshadowed by the glitz and glitter of the merchandise she now sells, but Dahlal was once one of the top dancers in the U.S. Her captivating stage presence and dramatic choreography earned her praise and admiration from dancers and the public alike.

Dahlal began her belly dance career in 1976, studying with renowned performers, including Cassandra, Ibrahim Farrah, Lala Hakim and Elena. She dedicated herself to the dance, and through hard work and training---listening to music, performing, researching---she quickly became a highly respected dancer.

Dahlal created and directed her own troupe in St. Louis during the eighties, Troupe Akhwat Bayn Alnahran. The name means "sisters between the two rivers" and consisted of five professional dancers from the Midwest.

The literal translation for Dahlal is "a graceful or flowing dancer," or "a spoiled or pampered woman." Ironically, spoiling and pampering women is what Dahlal now does for a living!

Dahlal's whole life has always centered around dance and the arts. Who better to help you find the dance items you need?

Did you know? Dahlal has earned a black belt in martial arts. She also plays the piano and holds a degree in Fine Arts. Dahlal's favorite thing to do when she's not working: working out and painting. Dahlal's favorite movies: Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Moulin Rouge, Chocolat