Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School!
Courses that deliver authentic Egyptian Dance,
Self-Discovery & Empowerment
with a pioneering, holistic, game-changing perspective.
From Egypt to the World, bringing back the Soul of Oriental Dance.
Our GOAL is to create a community of dancers of all levels and walks of life who are united by the love of Egyptian Dance and Evolution.
More than just offering a bunch of classes with exotic moves, we bring an ANCESTRAL ART FORM back to life; we unite the best of the EAST and the WEST; we go deep into Egyptian soil as we go deep into ourselves; we stand for QUALITY, TRUTH, LOVE, CREATIVITY, DREAMS, Dance & Life Transformation.
More than dignifying Egyptian Dance - the way it's seen, practiced and taught around the world -, our PURPOSE is to recover its HEALING, MAGICAL, SELF-DEVELOPMENT POWER.
Welcome to this great Adventure!
There are 2 OPTIONS FOR JOINING JSODS:
You can join us as an external student with access to our specific Courses around authentic Egyptian Oriental & Folkloric Dance or you can join us as a Member of Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course - Egyptian Oriental Dance from the ABC to Mastery - and enjoy a dance & life transforming journey with special benefits.
When you join our Signature Course, you receive special benefits like EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS ON ALL OF OUR SPECIFIC COURSES (like Baladi, Tabla Solo, Shaabi, Folkloric Styles) and ACCESS TO SPECIAL CONTENT - courses, masterclasses, gifts, and inspirations - we only share with our Members.
What you receive when you join our School as
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You immediately become a part of a Community of Dancers from all over the world, a group of gorgeous human beings who love to learn and support each other.
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You receive access to Pre-recorded and Live Classes included in the course, or courses, you´ve subscribed to. All of those classes will be available, in the recorded format, for as long as our school exists - you can watch them as much as you want and in your own time.
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You receive Bonus Material created by Joana Saahirah specifically for each course. That means extra videos, music, articles, and other gifts that´ll enhance your learning experience. Those will be free goodies included in the courses.
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You´ll have access to a few of the GIFTS AND CONTEST we only share with our dance community.
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You´ll be considered an INDIVIDUAL, a unique soul that deserves respect, motivation, and personal guidance.
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You'll BE A PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER THAN AN EMPTY, EXOTIC, DIVA-ON-A-TANTRUM CHOREOGRAPHY. YOU´LL BE A PART OF A PIONEERING PROJECT that is changing the way Egyptian Dance is seen, performed, and taught around the world. In a way, you'll be a part of Egyptian Dance History. How cool is that?
What you receive when you join our School as
a Member Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course
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You immediately become a part of a Community of Dancers from all over the world, a group of gorgeous human beings who love to learn and support each other. As a Member, you also have privileged access to Joana Saahira's guidance.
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You receive DISCOUNTS on our courses, perk non-members will never enjoy.
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You have access to free special classes and mini-courses only offered to our members.
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You receive our Welcome Gift, a series of FREE Learning Resources (videos, articles, book recommendations) independent from the course, or courses, you've subscribed to.
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You receive, free of charge, Joana Saahirah´s Ebook “Egyptian Dance Wonderland”.
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You receive access to Pre-recorded and Live Classes included in the course, or courses, you´ve subscribed to. All of those classes will be available, in the recorded format, for as long as our school exists - you can watch them as much as you want and in your own time.
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You receive Bonus Material created by Joana Saahirah specifically for each course. That means extra videos, music, articles, and other gifts that´ll enhance your learning experience. Those will be free goodies included in the courses.
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You'll have access to Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course with Weekly Pre-Recorded and Live Classes of authentic Oriental Egyptian Dance, Personal Discovery & Empowerment.
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You'll be the first to know about CONTESTS, GIVEAWAYS, NEWS, SPECIAL CONTENT Joana only shares with her inside community.
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You´ll receive weekly doses of inspiration for your dance and for your life.
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You´ll be considered an INDIVIDUAL, a unique soul that deserves respect, motivation, and personal guidance.
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You'll BE A PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER THAN AN EMPTY, EXOTIC, DIVA-ON-A-TANTRUM CHOREOGRAPHY. YOU´LL BE A PART OF A PIONEERING PROJECT that is changing the way Egyptian Dance is seen, performed, and taught around the world. In a way, you'll be a part of Egyptian Dance History. How cool is that?
The subscriptions for Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course, from the ABC to the Mastery of authentic Egyptian Oriental Dance are NOW OPEN.
About Joana Saahirah´s Signature Course:
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Testimonials
from our Students
"I recommend Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School to other students, that´s for sure. But only those who are really interested in the authentic Egyptian dance and the culture behind it. I have learned beautiful choreographies, received many beautiful learning materials, tips for self-practice, and some Arabic. I have also learned practical ways to be self-confident through your course, which is indeed life-changing. The reason I cannot leave her school is that she doesn't force her students to be her followers (totally the opposite!) She values each student's individuality and guides us to be "ourselves," in dance and in life. Taking your courses in 2020 was truly a great help for me, both physically and mentally. Literally, you saved my life...Thank you. "
Seiko Endo (Japan)
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"This year, I subscribed to 4 courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School and, honestly, her courses are amazing, I recommend them 100% because she teaches you the dance technique and choreography but the Egyptian Culture behind the dance, the mentality behind each movement. Furthermore, she develops you on a personal level - emotionally and psychologically -, something that can help you evolve in your dance and in your life. If you´re wondering if you should join her school, I´d say “don´t think twice, join it now!” "
Linda Hadj (Spain)
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" I´m so thankful for you sharing your knowledge with the world. I have to say, you truly changed my life in such a positive way. I feel so connected with Egyptian dance and myself on such a deeper level I had no idea it was even possible. I´m dreaming non-stop about learning more. I cry tears of joy and a bit of sadness because this is what I have been searching for my entire life. I was so lost for so many years until I realized I wanted to be a dancer but then I became a lost dancer. Misguided because I had no one to teach me. Until I discovered you. I fell deeply in love with Egyptian culture and I know I will visit Egypt one day. It’s so strange how the dance pulls you in. How it opens your eyes to learning the truth about the dance and Myself. Baladi Awadi/ Baladi dance is the dance my body and spirit have been searching for. It´s right for my personality because it’s so grounded. I walk the earth barefoot. I dig my hands into the soil. I breathe with the trees and dance beneath the moon and the stars. I live in the forest disconnected from society because that is where my heart belongs and I feel that is what brought me to Baladi. I had no knowledge of Baladi. I only knew it was a rhythm. I always wondered more about it and that’s how I found you. I googled info about Baladi and one of your YouTube videos popped up, so I decided to watch it and I was like whoa!!! Who is this beautiful magical woman? She knows what she is talking about so I watched more videos and then I saw you were a teacher. Once that discovery was made I saved every penny to sign up for one of your courses. I am hooked. I am completely hooked lol. I feel more connected to the music. You have taught me how to listen. Once the music plays, my ears begin to twinkle and twitch like little antennas searching for the sound. Once the waves reach my ears they make their way to my heart and then my body moves in ways I didn’t even know it could. I was always so focused on what dance move I should do instead of just moving. Now I listen, feel and move. I am learning how to enjoy my dancing. I am tasting the moves and music, something I never would have thought of doing. I am less of a nervous dancer now when I am able to let go and just enjoy myself and the music. I would highly recommend people to sign up for your courses if they wish to discover the true art of Egyptian dance. If they wish to dive deeper into the culture. If they wish to throw away their masks and become heart dancers. Exposing their inner world to the world. Thank you again, Joana. I´m so blessed to have you as my teacher. I´m like a drug addict waiting to get her fix but with knowledge (hahah). I wish you happiness, love, excellent health and many blessings. "
Juniper Willow (USA)
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" I am loving the courses I've taken at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, they are comprehensive, challenging and fun at the same time. My dance feels more authentic because it's more authentically ME. Joana leaves no stone unturned and attends to every detail in one's life that needs attention in making them a better dancer. Joana is an extremely knowledgeable and generous teacher who gives 150% to her students. In addition to providing rich detail and respect for the history and pioneers of the dance, her school provides a path to self-love and empowerment through her unique and caring teaching style."
Jill Shireen (Canada)
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"I enjoyed Joana Saahirah´s Course soooo much. Well explained and enough repetitions - it was really easy to follow. And what I liked the most: The enormous knowledge you shared with us. You made me understand what is Shaabi about and gave me the important background information for my dance. Everything was so well-founded. This is really rare these days. Most the teachers don't care, mix up everything, don't even know what Egyptian Dance is about and where the different styles come from. I appreciate this very much, thank you. And it helps me to develop my dance and grow as a person. "
Nuraya Nicole Mohn (Germany)
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"I joined Joana´s online school very recently, this year, and have done 3 of her courses already, and looking forward to attending more. The way Joana instills her love, respect and passion for the Oriental/Egyptian Dance made me come back and fall again in love with this dance after 5 years not dancing. Her classes are not only about movements and learning a choreography, which is good but not enough; she goes deeper, opening our eyes to the Egyptian culture and the reason why the dance is so important and should be treated with more love and respect. Joana also encourages her students to make a relationship in our lives and the way we dance making an introspection and re-connection with ourselves. Every course I´ve taken is a journey through Egypt, its culture, and of course the DANCE, but also through my inner self. I love her classes and all the material, because they bring me back to my start many years ago into the Oriental Dance, with my first teachers, leaving behind all the competition between dancers, and going back to the real important side. The pure essence. "
Claudia Shazadi (Colombia)
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"You are an excellent teacher, amazing dancer & a beautiful person inside & out. You absolutely radiate while teaching & dancing & your passion, knowledge & love for Egyptian Dance is so uplifting & infectious. I listen & watch all your you tubes & bonuses as I find them so empowering & positive. It makes me believe anything is possible if I try.... So much love Joana & many many thanks."
Samantha Page (UK)
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"The best thing that happened to me in 2020 in the dance field was to discover Joana Saahirah's online dance school. Joana's teachings are what I will gladly carry with me into 2021 and further as I grow both in dance and on a personal level. When I first saw Joana's video performances, I was glued to the screen. I was captured by her presence, her unique style, and charisma. Intrigued, I decided to check out her online school courses. There I uncovered immense amounts of material, invaluable insights into dance and life in general, and a very rich, deeply caring, giving person. Joana's guidance has given me confidence in my path as a dancer and a human being. She has given me tools to achieve my dance goals. And in her magical ways, she has helped me find answers to profound questions. Joana leads by example and it shows in everything that she offers to her students. The material that she gives is always rich, captivating, and enlightening. I would highly recommend Joana's school of dance to dancers of any level and of any background. There is something special and highly useful in her teachings for everyone. "
Xenia Leonteva (Kazakhstan)
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"I definitely recommend the school to all dancers and women who want to work not only in their dance but also in their personal development. Everything I have learned in school has changed the way I perceive everything that surrounds me, and that influences my dances and my life in a very positive way."
Cecilia Zúñiga (Costa Rica)
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"When a dance friend from the Philippines sent me the link to Joana’s Facebook Live chat on her Baladi Awadi course I didn’t realize that I was going to hit a jackpot that would enrich my dance life forever. The more courses that I take, the more I get hooked. Before long, I have signed up 8 separate courses and most recently the annual membership for the signature course. But why? First of all, what appealed to me was the holistic approach that Joana takes to each of her courses, i.e. physical, emotional, and spiritual. And it makes total sense to learn how to integrate these elements to enhance the soulfulness of the dance, a passage leading to the divine. Secondly, all the courses that I have taken were well designed and really focused on each of my problematic areas such as shimmies, hands and arms, hips, traveling steps, how to interpret lyrics, etc. As the result, my vocabulary for each area got greatly expanded and my techniques, strengthened. Thirdly, Joana’s dance style is creative in such a way that really resonates with me. Furthermore, Joana is incredibly knowledgeable about not only Arabic music but also non Arabic music. Since I started working with Joana four months ago I have created three choreographies. I noticed a dramatic difference between the ones that I created before and the new ones after Joana’s school. The creativity that Joana emphases so much has become a crucial driver in my approach. Suddenly I feel very liberated in my application of the techniques and concepts that I have learned. Joana often says that education and application go hand in hand. And I found that the creativity she instilled in us can really make the application take off. I recommend Joana´s School to anyone because of the transformation that I have experienced in my choreographies and performances. "
Jian Sakakeeny (USA)
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"Dear Joana, thank you for offering this Masterclass. I´ve received immediate benefit from my participation. Your personal style of teaching has given me a whole new perspective on the dance. My background is mainly Baladi which involves mostly improvisation as you know so following and remembering even the most basic choreography has always been extremely difficult for me throughout my 20 odd years of practicing this dance. This has nothing to do with my teachers - I´ve had amazing teachers and chose wisely. But I am astounded to find myself easily following your choreography today using your principles based on Sacred Geometry. Really - it was so simple to follow. Maybe it´s my artist brain that needs a different way of learning! Your explanation on energy work with the hands as we dance and the in-depth meaning behind Khamsa is also new to me even I am familiar with Reiki and this protection amulet. Your teaching method is truly fascinating and changes my whole perspective and also brought me back to my body and to a different head space. I felt really grounded, focused and 'in the moment' as I danced. I feel as though I´ve had a major breakthrough in my dance and I thoroughly enjoyed your class. I'm amazed at how much magic happened in my living room; I´m truly amazed and grateful. And now, I have some homework to do! Thank you so much, Joana."
Audrey Doherty (Ireland)
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We love to give (and overgive) - it´s only natural we also love to receive. Here´s a bit more of the love we receive from our beloved students:
" I am loving the courses I've taken at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, they are comprehensive, challenging and fun at the same time. My dance feels more authentic because it's more authentically ME. Joana leaves no stone unturned and attends to every detail in one's life that needs attention in making them a better dancer. Joana is an extremely knowledgeable and generous teacher who gives 150% to her students. In addition to providing rich detail and respect for the history and pioneers of the dance, her school provides a path to self-love and empowerment through her unique and caring teaching style."
