Samantha Diaz

We are honored to welcome Badra  to the New York Belly Dance Festival  for a special weekend of workshops and performances on March 21–22 in New York City . Badra is an internationally recognized belly dance artist originally from Chile  who has built a remarkable career performing in Egypt , where she is currently based. Over the past several years she has become one of the most talked-about performers in the Egyptian dance scene, captivating audiences with her charisma, musicality, and...

Dance Together. Perform Together. Save Together. At the New York Belly Dance Festival , community is at the heart of everything we do. Our Ambassador Program  was created to make it easier — and more rewarding — for dancers to come together, share the experience, and take the stage as a group. If you love dancing with friends, students, or your local dance community, this program is for you. What Is the Ambassador Program? The NYBDF Ambassador Program is designed for groups of 5 or more...

We are honored to welcome Sadie  to the New York Belly Dance Festival 2026  — a deeply respected artist, master teacher, and influential voice in the global belly dance community. Sadie is an Egyptian-style belly dancer, educator, and the former belly dance choreographer for Shakira , contributing to the development of Shakira’s iconic movement language that brought Middle Eastern dance to a global audience. She is also the founder of Raqs Online , a pioneering online education platform that...