Daira Troupe
Stephanie founded Daira Troupe in January 2024, with 7 amazing women. We are so thrilled to have had even more members join us since our inception. The name “Daira” was selected by Stephanie’s (Egyptian) husband, which means “circle” and is a perfect representation of the sense of community and togetherness that we experience as a troupe. Let’s dance!
2025 Spring Showcase
2025 Gilded Raqs Festival
Happy 1st Anniversary, Daira Troupe!
Dear Ami, Erin, Andrea, Kilolo, Michelle, Lisa, Diana (and Roxana not pictured),
It’s January 2025, and I want to wish my beautiful troupe a happy one-year anniversary! We have learned and accomplished so much in the last 12 months. I am so proud of you and very excited to see where we go from here.
To all of my students: thank you for allowing me to share my love for the music, dance and culture. I am inspired every time I see you in class. Here’s to more laughter, more dancing and more togetherness!
With shimmies and sparkles, Stephanie
Take an Online Tutorial
Stephanie is known for her engaging, supportive in-person instruction. This journey is also supported by an on-demand video tutorials, empowering you to master new skills on your own schedule and at your own pace.
Let's learn a full choreography of authentic belly dance moves (raqs sharqi) set to a catchy American pop song! This 2-minute choreo for solo or group is so fun to dance, and a crowd-pleaser to perform!
Let's learn a full choreography of authentic belly dance moves set to a high-energy mashup remix with Spanish, French, Arabic and English lyrics! This 2-minute choreo for solo or group appeals to a broad range of audience members -- they'll love to see it as much as you love to dance it!
Learn an original drum solo choreography by Stephanie to "Tabla Plus" (https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=bVO4cYu36Lc)! In this tutorial, Stephanie breaks down each section before putting it to music, and also provides deeper dives into the technique for the tricker moves so that you get extra support. The accelerated format is perfect for anyone who is short on time or more advanced, yet is also appropriate for those who need more repetition because of the lifetime video format. Let's go!
By the end of the series, you will have a foundational music-based understanding of 7 popular rhythms, from my perspective of a belly dancer. I am certified through April Rose's (aprilrose.dance/bio) Dance Cohesion program to dance while playing percussion. We'll learn dance moves, try improvisational exercises, and more! Videos are hosted on YouTube so that costs are kept low for everyone; your experience will be enhanced if you happen to have YouTube Premium (youtube.com/premium/inapp).
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