Specialties
For over 20 years, Mid East Performing Arts Academy has brought elegant and authentic Middle Eastern dance to South Florida. By providing sophisticated, professional, and award-winning instructors and performers, Mid East Performing Arts Academy has become synonymous with professionalism and quality.
With a professional team of 5 award-winning instructors, our school provides you with patient, fun, and challenging Belly Dance Classes to push you to the next level.
History
Established in 1997.
Our academy began in 1997 under the direction of world-renowned artist Samay--specializing in the Egyptian style and folklore-inspired dances. Today, we are still proud to offer a wide range of courses, which continue to be available through the School of Continuing Education & Professional Development at Miami Dade College. Classes are held in the large and beautiful dance rooms at Kendall Campus, along with other joint locations. Students of all ages and levels will immerse themselves into all aspects of the art form, including the history and dance that encompasses diverse styles from the Middle East and Central Asia.
Meet the Business Owner: Amara S.
Specializing in the Egyptian style and folklore-inspired dances, Amara Sayid is recognized by her heartfelt performances exuding great elegance, emotion, and musicality. Her deep-rooted admiration and dedication to this art form is evident through her decades of studying and experience. Under the instruction of Samay, Amara began her love for dance in 2001. Showcasing a profound aptitude for her art, three years later Amara was one of the few chosen to join Samay Mideast Performing Company as the youngest member of the troupe. In a short time, she became the lead dancer, and in 2009 was named Assistant Director of the company. In 2014, Amara became the Artistic Director of the school continuing the beautiful, creative, and soulful legacy of her mentor Samay.