Ya Helewa!
Amara’s Former Dance Company
From 1997-2013, Amara was director of Ya Helewa! Dance Company. They performed a diverse repertory of Traditional and Folkloric dances from the Middle East, American Belly Dance and experimental and theatrical styles. Ya Helewa! held long-term dance engagements at Moun of Tunis and Pars in Los Angeles. Additionally, they were featured on several commercial dance videos, including the International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance’s “Belly Dance Revolution” and An Evening of Experimental Middle Eastern Dance. Appearances included many concerts in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Francisco, San Diego and Austin. Highlights also included Mantra Girl’s CD release party, Desert Sin’s Musée des Femmes, Labyrinth of Jareth Masquerade and AIDS Services of Austin’s Once Upon a Time Gala.
Amara is available to restage Ya Helewa! Dance Company’s work. Dance over to her list of works. Contact her to discuss details.
Los Angeles Company Members

Cassandra

Ida Clare

Jillilah

Janel

Kalilah

Melissa

Susan

Suzanah

Tatianna

Tova
Los Angeles Guest Artists

Anaheed

Claudia

Djahari

David

Jean

Lorraine

Mara

Nikki

Sina

Tawni

Tonda
Austin Guest Artists

Maranda

Matt
