Learn about Kirah, a belly dancer in Long Island
About this belly dancer in Long Island...
Kirah is a multi-award winning belly dancer & event host in LI. Fun and playful, this dynamically expressive dancer is quickly becoming a rising star of bellydance.
Though she is still developing her own unique and soulful style, you will want to keep your eye on this website to see what new, fun, and exciting surprises she has in store for you.
Kirah is available for all of your Long Island party entertainment needs. For more information about having Kirah at your event please visit her hire pages.
Biography
As early as Kirah can remember there has always been dance, and she wouldn’t have had it any other way. Kirah started dancing at the age of 3; spending many years up into her early teens with the classical forms of dance: tap, jazz and ballet; with hip hop and a stint in acro & gymnastics for good measure. In high school Kirah was unable to continue her classical education.
As she grew older Kirah started exploring other dance forms. This eventually lead her to belly dance. To quote many a dancer," it was love at first sight". Belly dance had the isolations she always loved from hip hop with the grace and fluidity of other dance forms. When Kirah watched bellydancers, she saw an out pouring of emotion, freedom, passion and soul that she knew she wanted to be a part of.
Education
Even as a professional belly dancer near Long Island, Kirah remains a motivated American Cabaret student. Kirah is also inspired by Egyptian and Fusion styles and continues to sample the diversity that modern Middle Eastern dance has to offer.
Kirah began her belly dance studies in 2009 with Samira of Syria who gave her students a desire to look deeper into the dance and over the years has come under the instruction of several prominent dancers; each known for their own unique styles and the passion they bring to the dance. Kirah has had the privilage to study with and be influcenced by: Elisheva (of BellyQueen), Jennifer of Orlando, Ruby Beh and Victoria Teel.
Kirah also supplements her education with multiple intensives with Aziza of Montreal and numerous other workshop programs.
Kirah holds a masters in Industrial Organizational Psychology.
Awards
2016 Jewels of the Orient "Proptastick" Grand Champion
2016 Jewels of the Orient "Professional Cabaret" 1st Runner up
2012 Viva La Diva "Diva Rising" Grand Champion
2012 Viva La Diva "Fantasy Fusion" 1st Runner up
2012 Jewel of the Sierra "Pearl" 1st Runner up
2012 Jewel of the Sierra "Crystal" 2nd Runner up
2012 "Ultimate Bellydancer" Rising Star 2nd Runner up
2012 "BDUSA" Alternative Music Non-Pro 2nd Runner up