06/18/2026
I just registered for both of these workshops! If you can’t attend live, the recordings are available for 2 weeks!
At last! Here are my online offerings for the month of June! Hope you can join me!
https://www.bellydancewithnisaa.com/special-topics
Let’s Talk About S*x! A Consideration of the Historical Role of S*xuality and Eroticism in Egyptian Belly Dance
June 20, 2026 | 2-4 PM US Central Time
“Belly dance is sensual, not sexual.” This statement is made frequently by belly dance instructors and practitioners outside of Egypt, in what is generally a well-meaning attempt to stress the artistic merit of the dance. Yet, statements such as this are counter to historical reality. The historical record reveals that sexuality and eroticism have been part of belly dance in Egypt throughout the course of its existence. While the presence or absence of sexual elements depends on a variety of factors, including individual performers’ personalities and choices, performance context, and social class of both performer and audience, the fact is that sexuality and eroticism can be an important feature of Egyptian belly dance performance. In this lecture, Nisaa offers a frank consideration of this side of Egyptian belly dance, demonstrating the role that sexuality and eroticism have played in the dance through history, and illustrating how this side of the dance has parallels in other traditional Egyptian entertainment forms.
It's Time for the Feats of Strength! A History of Floorwork and Prop Balancing in Egyptian Belly Dance
June 27, 2026 | 2-4 PM US Central Time
For generations, Egyptian belly dancers have amazed and astonished their audiences by performing acrobatic feats as part of their dance performances. In this lecture, Nisaa provides an overview of the history of these spectacular acts in Egyptian belly dance – ranging from descending to the floor in the splits, to balancing chairs in the teeth – spanning a period from the dawn of the 19th century to the present day.
https://www.bellydancewithnisaa.com/special-topics
$40 USD per lecture, or $65 USD for both
Recordings available for viewing for 14 days after each lecture.
