Performer, Choreographer, Instructor, Middle Eastern dance Artist
With more than 10 years of experience of both performing and teaching of middle eastern dance, Fatema, known for her authentic style, elegant musical interpretation and magnetic stage presence has earned 4 bellydance awards both locally and internationally. She has an innate ability to connect with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Fatema had studied closely with and learned from many masters and teachers from all over the world, including Russya Otto, Nayima Hassan, Maria Masselos, Terezka, Aida Nour, Raqia Hassan, Tamalyn Dallal, Dr Mo Geddawi, Serena and Hossam Ramzy, Kamellia, Sylvia Rochemont, Yonina, Nasser Selimi, Prof Hassan Khalil, Nuriyya, Aziza, Nour, Hassan Afifi, Yousry Sharif, Magdy El-Leisy, Hadia, Sandra, Khaled Mahmoud, Zahra and Saad Ismael to name a few.
Fatema is currently one of the resident dancers at Shiraz, Persian restaurant at Clarke Quay. You can catch her live show every Monday and Friday evenings. She was also featured in various local papers and local television programme. The best memories she has, is performing for the Queen of Pahang and Queen of Perlis in Malaysia. It was such a great honour to be able to perform for such honourable and respected people in Malaysia. She was also invited to dance in haflas in Malaysia and held workshops there. Recently, she gave workshop of her winning veil dance in Brussels, Belgium and performed alongside with Magdy El-Leisy, Ava Fleming, Nuriyya, Lia Verra, Apsara Habiba, Maya Szekely and more.
Her authentic style and captivating performances has made her a favourite within the middle eastern dance communities in Singapore. A requested performer at weddings, anniversaries, galas, openings, cultural and educational events, parties, restaurants and nightclubs. She always represents middle eastern dance and culture with dignity and pride. Her deep connection, commitment, passion and grace to the dance are apparent both on and off stage.
Lastly, Fatema hopes to bring awareness and acceptance of the powerful strength of this feminine dance to audiences throughout the world.
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