Sabah , originally from Chicago, is an international dance artist.   She has performed in professional ballet and modern companies, folkloric troupes, and also as a solo artist and instructor in over 10 different countries. Sabah is currently a member of the Bellydance Superstars touring company. As a Bellydance Superstar, Sabah has introduced the world to a modern twist of ballet-belly dance fusion in pointe shoes.   Sabah has been dancing since her childhood with the help of her main mentors Sherry Moray, Homer Bryant, Teri Souri, Hallah Moustafa and Amal Arhda.   Besides her physical training, Sabah has a degree in cultural studies from Columbia College Chicago including a study abroad year at the American University in Cairo.   During that time she performed with AUC's Egyptian folklore, and was honored to be the only foreigner ever invited to travel with the group to France to represent Egypt in the International Folkloric Festival.   Sabah also auditioned and was contracted as a solo raqs sharqi dancer for the Oberoi Hotels and Resorts.   Sabah's obsession and passion for dance is apparent in her performances, lectures, classes and workshops.

Saeed started his career as a master percussionist in Casablanca, Morocco.   In Morocco, Saeed was apart of the famous folkloric band Taitmatine .   Taitmatine performed all over Morocco and abroad including United Arab Emirates, Portugal, Egypt, and the United States of America. He also became a member of Orchestra Nojoume that performed seven days a week at the Hyatt Regency, the top hotel of Morocco from 1989-1997.   In Chicago, Saeed continues to perform Middle Eastern, Sharqi, and North African music with various bands.   His repertoire includes Berber, Shaabi, Shaabi Asry, Taktouka, Rai, Andaloussi, Khaliji, Dabka, Sharqi, Saidi, and Classical music of the Middle East.   Saeed can be seen playing dombeke (also known as tabla), mazhar, drum set, riq, or duf for weddings, corporate events, private party, night clubs, cultural events, lecture demonstrations, and for belly dancers in class and performance.

Sabah wil be teaching 4 weeks in September, before she goes on a tour!