Belly Beautiful is a newly formed trio of belly dancers based out of Toronto. Partners Farah, Halimeh and Nufisa have over 30 years of belly dance experience combined and have studied with Samia Manneh, Suhaila Salimpour, Badia Star and Hossam Ramzy.

They offer various classes throughout Richmond Hill, North York and Markham and have danced at weddings, festivals, fund-raisers and private events for the past 10 years.

They have a unique style that incorporates Lebanese, Egyptian, and modern belly dance. Their classes are fun, upbeat and always in demand.

Jennifer (Farah) began her belly dance training in 1997 shortly after she completed her first year in the Theatre program at York University. In 2002, under the direction of Samia Manneh, she began teaching belly dance classes and performing with Les Sylphides de l’Arabie. Recently Jennifer began studying with Suhaila Salimpour of San Francisco and has earned her Level I Certification in the Suhaila Salimpour format. Jennifer can be found performing regularly with Belly Beautiful at various venues and special events in Toronto and teaching across the GTA.

Hayley's (Halimeh) dance training began at the tender age of 2 with classical ballet, jazz and tap over 12 years. At 11 she was the Juvenile Champion of Ontario for Latin American dancing. At 12 she started belly dancing and has never looked back. She studied with Samia Manneh for many years, and now takes workshops with Suhaila Salimpour, Badia Starr, Ansuya and various other teachers. Halimeh is also certified in Level 1 in the Suhaila Salimpour format. She also studies Latin, Ballroom, pilates and yoga. Halimeh also performs at various venues and events in and around the GTA. Halimeh's love of belly dance is evident in her performances and classes.

Bio to come!