The Qamari Dance Collective is a collaborative of dance artists based in
Asheville, NC. Mahsati Janan created the Qamari Dance Collective in 2007
to encompass professional instruction and performance in multiple styles of
Raqs Sharqi, commonly known as belly dance.


The Qamari Dance Collective isn't about making a single look or style and it
isn't a traditional type of troupe. It's about bringing together awesome
dancers who have their own styles. Qamari's focus is on dancers who have
all reached a high level with their own dancing and are still open and willing
to learn and collaborate with other artists. Any dancer interested in working
with us as part of Qamari can email for more information.

Banat al-Qamar is Mahsati Janan's student troupe and is the Asheville
student face of the Qamari Dance Collective. Their passion for learning and
progressing inspires us all to greater heights. Luna, Saghira, Danae,
Johanna, & Jolie make up Banat al-Qamar.

Members of the Qamari Dance Collective and Banat al-Qamar are available
for local and regional performances and would love to be part of your next
event.

Weekly classes, workshops, and private dance lessons are also available.
For more information on classes taught by members of the Qamari Dance
Collective and director, Mahsati Janan, please visit our dance instruction
page.

For more information, please email
Qamari