Duniya Dance Studio

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

Meet The Instructors of Duniya Studio

At Duniya Studio, our instructors bring years of experience and expert training from world-renowned master dancers. Grounded in exceptional technique, they offer not only safe and effective movement instruction but also rich, authentic cultural insight. Each teacher contributes uniquely to our vibrant community. Meet them here in the order they joined our Duniya dance family.

Jocelyne enjoys organizing community dance events and supporting her dance friends and colleagues. She performed as a solist and with the Enan Egyptian Folkloric troupe for many years. In starting Duniya Studio in 2014, she brought together her life-long passion for movement, music, and dance... Read more...

Cathy began her Egyptian dance training in 1977 and went on to perform professionally as a Oriental dance soloist for many years in the Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto areas. She has been a part of Duniya Studio since our opening in 2014... Read more...

For more details visit our website at www.duniyastudio.com






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08/18/2026

How to Register for Classes at Duniya Studio

Registration Guide Step-By-Step

This step-by-step guide will show you how to sign up for classes using Duniya Studio's Student Portal(powered by Studio Pro). This is how students in our Kanata classses register and pay for their classes. The Orleans students register here for no fee, and then complete payment through the City of Ottawa. Email us if you have any difficulty - we're always happy to help!

Step 1: Visit the Portal

Go to https://app.gostudiopro.com/online/duniyastudio.
You’ll land on the login page.

Step 2: Create Your Account

If you’re new, click “Create Account?” and fill in your details.

Step 3: Log In

Enter your email and password to log in.

Step 4: Navigate to Class Registration

From the top menu, click on “Register” → “Classes”.

Step 5: Select Session & Classes

Choose your desired Session and click the box to Register for the class(es) of your choice.

Troubleshooting Tip! → Can't see the classes you expect?

For more details visit our website at www.duniyastudio.com






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08/16/2026

Registration is Open for Next Session of Bellydance Classes!

Registration for our fall Bellydance session is now OPEN! 🎉

Whether you're a seasoned shimmy pro or curious to try something new, fun, and fabulous, now's the time to grab your spot in our amazing dance community.

Please please please don't wait until the last minute to register! If enrollment is too low, we may have to cancel the class, and that would make everyone so so sad: you wanted to join, didn't get around to signing up in time, and now there's no class at all. Let's avoid that together!

Register now to guarantee your spot, then grab your dance shoes and get ready to move, laugh, and make some magic with us on the floor.

Click here to self-register for the September-December 2026 session of Bellydance classes in Kanata and Orleans!

Having any trouble registering? We're always happy to help! Just email us at [email protected].

Can’t start right at the beginning of the session? No problem. You’re welcome to join even after classes have started.

For more details visit our website at www.duniyastudio.com






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08/16/2026

Meet Louise

Meet Louise, who just joined the Duniya Studio teaching team in 2025!

Louise's belly dance journey began about 50 years ago. After taking a few classes, she joined the Enan Egyptian Folkloric Troupe as a founding member. The troupe performed at many festivals in Ottawa, as well as at the Egyptian Embassy and in Montreal, Quebec City, and Vancouver. She has very fond memories of those years. For many years, Louise taught Raqs Sharqi through the Ottawa Board of Education, community centers, and dance studios.

After a 20-year break, she returned to teaching in 2023, following a request from her ballroom dance colleagues who wanted to improve their hip movements. Now in her seventies, Louise is still dancing strong! She’s excited to dance with a new group of belly dance fans and can’t wait to shake those coins!.

For more details visit our website at www.duniyastudio.com






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08/15/2026

Registration is Open for Fall 2026 Classes

Registration for our fall 2026 Bellydance session is now OPEN! 🎉

Whether you're a seasoned shimmy pro or curious to try something new, fun, and fabulous, now's the time to grab your spot in our amazing dance community. We have something to satisfy everyone from those who just want a fun movement activity with a supportive atosphere to those who are aspiring professional performers and want a challenge.

Want to know more about the different classes we offer? Read more here!

Please don't wait until the last minute to register! If enrollment is too low, we may have to cancel the class, and that would make everyone so so very very sad: you wanted to join, didn't get around to signing up in time, and now there's no class at all. Let's avoid that sadness together!

Register now to guarantee your spot, then grab your dance shoes and get ready to move, laugh, and make some magic with us on the floor.

For more details visit our website at www.duniyastudio.com






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08/13/2026

Meet the Performers of the August 29 Hafla

The countdown is on! We're excited to introduce the talented dancers who will be taking the stage at our August 29 Hafla.

Our evening will feature a wonderful mix of professional performers, experienced dancers, and rising talent, capped off with a very special performance by our guest artist, Siobhan Camille.

Whether you're a longtime lover of Middle Eastern dance or joining us for your very first hafla, you're in for an evening of beautiful music, artistry, and community.

🎟 Tickets are $20 per person. Advance purchase is required.

👉 Purchase tickets: https://tinyurl.com/HaflaAug29

Don't forget to make it a full dance weekend! Siobhan Camille will also be teaching workshops on August 29 & 30, with discounted pricing available when you register for both days.

👉 Workshop information and registration: https://duniyastudio.com/workshop-with-siobhan-camille-in-ottawa/

🌟 Special Guest: Siobhan Camille

We're incredibly excited to welcome Siobhan Camille to Ottawa!

For more details visit our website at www.duniyastudio.com






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08/12/2026

Discover Your Perfect Dance Class Level at Duniya Studio!

I love sharing what makes our classes so special!

At Duniya Studio, dance isn’t just about steps and technique; it’s about joy, self-expression, and community. Whether you’ve never danced before, are returning after a break, or have been continuously moving to the beat for many years, there’s a place for you here.

In a series of four posts, I am outlining a closer look at each of our Bellydance class levels — from level 1 to level 4, or "beginner" to "advanced" if you prefer those terms — so you can get a real feel for what to expect and decide which class is the best fit for you. These posts show how each level builds upon the previous. By doing this I hope to share what makes each level unique, what students love about it, and also provide some tips to help you start confidently.

For more details visit our website at www.duniyastudio.com






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08/11/2026

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💜 *Ottawa Bellydance friends — are you joining us August 29–30?*

We’ve got an entire weekend of *Bellydance, learning, performing, and community* planned with the fabulous *Siobhan Camille*, and we’d love to see you there!

🎉 *SATURDAY NIGHT: HAFLA!*
Come watch Siobhan and some of Ottawa’s wonderful local dancers take the stage, then get up and dance with us! It’s a fun, relaxed evening to celebrate our dance community — whether you perform, dance socially, or just love watching Bellydance.

🎟️ *Hafla: August 29 | 5:30–7:30 PM*
📍 Shenkman Arts Centre

💃 *SATURDAY & SUNDAY: WORKSHOPS*
Take your dancing further with two fantastic days of training with Siobhan:

🥁 *Saturday:* Drum Solo Secrets Intensive
✨ *Sunday:* Isolations, Shimmies & the Legendary Shimmy Marathon

Come for the workshops, come for the hafla, or *make a whole weekend of it!*

Workshop with Siobhan Camille in Ottawa Leave a Comment / Duniya Studio, Events, Guest Teacher Workshops, Guest Teachers, News, Performances / By Duniya Studio 💃Duniya Studio presents: Siobhan Camille in Ottawa August 29–30, 202610:00 AM – 3:00 PMOttawa Citizen Dance Studio, Shenkman Arts Cen...