About

Lina

Lina is the founder and principle dance instructor of Shahrazad School of Middle Eastern Dance. Since beginning instruction in 2005, Lina strives to provide quality instruction in a positive, supportive and professional environment. Thirteen years ago, Lina began her education of Middle Eastern Dance, which includes 4 years of intense study under Hadia, a Master Level Instructor. She has choreographed and performed solo, duet, and ensemble dances for various venues. Lina is also an accomplished orchestral musician and plays several instruments. A student of global dance and culture, Lina has traveled Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Morocco, Spain, Sri-Lanka, Eastern Anatolia, Cyprus, Croatia, Syria and Greece. Check out the “gallery” to see some travel photos!

Nicole

Nicole has been dancing for 17 years. She is presently in the advanced class enjoying her weekly “fun” exercise and learning Lina’s choreographies. One will probably meet the very friendly Nicole as she helps out with the dance school by answering phone calls and emails when Lina is away. Nicole is also a full time teacher with the Calgary Board of Education and provides coaching and mentoring to Lina.

  • Contact Us

    Located in Calgary, Alberta
    Phone: (403) 921-7427
    Email: shahrazad@telus.net

  • Testimonials

    "Two left feet, no rhythm, can’t carry a tune, but I love Lina’s dance classes. I’ve miraculously learnt some new dance steps, have increased my shoulder mobility, [and] strengthened my core thanks to Lina’s patience and dedication. An added benefit for me is less trips to my physiotherapist!"

    Rachel F - Dance student

    “Lina’s classes are always fun and she teaches in a way that really makes it “sink in”. I had been belly dancing for 6 years when I took her fundamentals classes to brush up on the basics. She really helped me to understand where the movements are coming from & her breakdown of the muscles used helped my dancing to improve in leaps & bounds.”

    Angie A – Member of the Nazirah Belly Dance group.

Sketch of Shahrazad (Scheherazade), called "The Sultan Pardons Scheherazade" by Arthur Boyd Houghton.

Shahrazad is the famous story-teller from the "Arabian Nights" or "The Book of One Thousand and One Nights" literary classic.