Leyla Najma has been performing Egyptian Cabaret for almost 30 years. Her curriculum is a modern and ancient mix of basic foundation movements called, "Hip Phylosophy." Her curriculum was established 12 years ago, based on Leyla's vast training and dance experience from traveling and performing in the US and abroad. Leyla's accomplishments include working with the singing sensation Sparx and creating dance combinations for their shows. Dancing for her favorite band, The Gypsy Kings in Dallas as well as for dignitaries from Jordan, Egypt, Iran and the Saudi royal family. Leyla is proud to have produced 3 great shows, An Evening of Love and Romance in Word and Dance, Cleopatra's Court and The Pearl Fantasy. All three shows were show stopper events in Albuquerque. Leyla was a member of the Albuquerque Chapter of ARCE, performing for such notable Egyptologists such as, Bob Brier (Mr. Mummy), Aidan Dodson, Kara Cooney and Salima Ikram (History Channel, National Geographic, Discovery Channel). Leyla is a published writer for notable Belly Dance magazines such as, The Belly Dance Chronicles, Zaghareet and Jareeda. Leyla was one of the first belly dancers to start an on-line belly dance instructional business on the internet with other notable dancers following suite. Leyla has a vast line of on-line instructional videos starting from beginner, intermediate levels through advanced. Leyla has written two books, "The Divine Unrest-My Stories and Views on Belly Dance," and "Leyla Najma's Belly Dance Choreography and Combos for the Perplexed Choreographer." Both books were a labor of love and a must have for any belly dancers library. Leyla Najma's blog www.leyla-najma.net is a blunt and to the point roller coaster of ideas and thoughts on topics pertaining to belly dance, women issues, body image and anything that tickles Leyla's fancy. For more information contact Leyla at: leyla@leyla-najma.com