Beginnings

Jamilah began belly dancing in 1996 and instantly fell in love with the art form because she found it both relaxing and enlivening. She studied and continues to study with as many different dancers as possible in hopes of developing a well-rounded approach to her dancing. Some of her teachers include Zelia, Neena and Veena, Ansuya, Jillina, Suhaila Salimpour, and Nathalie Lebel.

Teaching

She began her own teaching career in the Ottawa Valley in 2003 and has built up a reputation as being an energetic and warm instructor. Although she loves to perform with her students, her true passion has become teaching and being able to share this exciting art with other women. Jamilah has noticed her students develop more confidence through their dancing and encourages everyone to join.