Our Patrons

Patrons of Bellydance Now are experts in their own fields and believe in the vision and aims that we as an organisation work towards.

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Eman Zaki
Costume designer to some of Cairo’s top dancers.  Eman runs her own atelier in Cairo and has a worldwide clientele of dancers.

Eman was a dancer herself in the 80’s so completely supports Bellydance Now’s mission to provide the best of Bellydance, whether that’s top-class training courses or professional events for dedicated dancers worldwide.

Whenever her schedule permits, Eman joins us at events like Fantasia or Summer School.

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Nadia Hamdi
A dancer in the 80’s, Nadia established a worldwide reputation for her inclusive teaching style and encouraging nature.  When Nadia became a grandmother, she retired from the belly dance world but keeps in touch with director, Kay Taylor and still supports Bellydance Now’s aims.  Nadia’s daughter-in-law, Nibal, works with Kay when she takes groups to Cairo on her ‘Farida Adventures’.