Belly Dancer. Artist. Instructor.
Upcoming Events:
Ahwach of Aday (rescheduled!)
Rahim Alhaj and Souhail Kaspar
Arabic/International Dance Party
Suhaila Workshop
Yillah is a belly dancer and Middle Eastern dance instructor based in Washington, DC. Her balletic and passionate approach to the art of Raqs Sharqi has charmed audiences and students alike on various stages and in many studios and restaurants.
In addition to solo performances, she is the founder and director of - and principal choreographer for U Street Caravan - a well-known and beloved belly dance company.
Yillah is also a painter, photographer, and graphics designer who has developed her own line of belly dance-themed gear.
Yillah is currently accepting bookings for 2008 and 2009.
photo by Lina Jang © 2008