Ninah Sahar, San Diego, CA
TROUPE: Blue Lotus Dance Company
Contact Ninah at 619 561 5675

Ninah is the director of the highly acclaimed Blue Lotus Dance Company, recipient of Sarneda Lifetime Achievement Award, first Oriental Dancer to be accepted to perform in the prestigious Nations International Dance Festival, former judge for the Belly Dancer of the Year Pageant. Co-Producer of the Marrakesh Festival, recipient of 1999 Sameda Teacher of the year award, Producer and featured performer of "Magical Motion" Instructional video by Atea. Ninah's ongoing research and study have gained her a nearly encyclopedic of knowledge of Oriental and Regional Folkloric Dances of North Africa and the Near and Middle East.

Ninah offers beginning-master level instruction in Oriental and Folkloric dances at her studio in San Diego California. Drumming with Dancing, Sword, Stick, unique Shamanic dance class, Specialty workshops and Chinese energetic healing are also very popular. The clarity of her teaching style and sense of humor have made her a favorite instructor with students and professionals.

Her solo performances are always exciting, whether it's an unbelievably challenging Sword Dance, a Moroccan Tea Dance with a tray as big as a coffee table or a Drum Solo that rocks the house.

As the Director and Choreographer of Blue Lotus Dance Company Ninah produces shows that are culturally informative, beautiful and fun for western audiences and very appreciated by ethnic audiences.

The Company repertoire includes regional dances from Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Arabian Peninsula, Turkey, as well as Fusion and Live numbers for a little extra fun. Blue Lotus Dance Company has been performing in the International dance community since 1993 They have been accepted to participate in Nations International Dance Festival for many years, were special guest performers in IDA Statewide International Dance Event, have been invited to dance at numerous cultural, College and University Events and also received 1999 Sameda Dance Troupe of the Year.