The troupe is led by Cris! Basimah, an award-winning performer and instructor of Middle Eastern dance. The ensemble dancers are highly trained and skilled professional-level artists. The dance repertoire includes the broadest range of Middle Eastern dance in any ensemble. Styles include folk dances from Lebanon (dabki), Armenian, Greek and Turkish line dances, Saudi women’s dances, a variety of Upper Egyptian dances, classical Persian and Central Asian dances as well as cabaret-style "belly dance".

Besides performing and teaching group classes, Cris! Basimah is also the Ensemble's main choreographer and principal soloist. To contact Cris! please visit bellydanceland.com.

The Dance Ensemble:
Cris! Basimah
Kalila
Elvan
Shannon
Jennifer
Honey
Kara