“The dancer's body is simply the luminous manifestation of the soul.”   Isadora Duncan
Shadiyah is a full-time professional Middle Eastern/South
Asian dance artist based in the Washington, DC, Maryland and
Virginia areas, as well as a professional singer.  Traveling locally
and nationally Shadiyah performs Vintage Orientale (Classic
Belly Dance), Persian dance, Bollywood, Bhangra and Mujra
styles of dance.

Engaged in her crafts since childhood with a foundation in
ballet, tap, jazz and more, Shadiyah has been focusing on
Middle Eastern/South Asian dance for over ten years, and
continues to enrich her knowledge through education on the
history, cultures and various dances of these regions.

Described as dynamic, graceful & joyous, Shadiyah’s passionate
and elegant entertainment showcases her musicality creating
enchanting memories. With cultural respect and integrity,
Shadiyah delights audiences of all ages while adding the
perfect entertainment for your event!  

Shadiyah specializes in educational and private events for
Embassies, Universities, concerts, corporate events, art galleries,
weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvah's, bridal showers, engagements,
henna parties, anniversaries, ladies only events, birthday
celebrations, princess parties for children, graduations, senior
centers and more!  

Please contact
Shadiyah to discuss customizing your special
celebration and enjoy the beautiful and family friendly art of
the Middle East and South Asia creating memories you and
your guests will cherish for years to come!
To Contact Shadiyah, please email
Shadiyah@ShadiyahDances.com
Or telephone 301.633.9446
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Latest Exciting News!
Benefit for Shadiyah - August 22, 2011 at Oro Pomodoro, Rockville, MD
Shadiyah is a contributing author in "Women Reinvented - True Stories of Empowerment & Change" by LaChance Publishing
Shadiyah performed at the 6th Annual Fiesta Asia Festival, DC, May 21, 2011 - Watch a video clip!
Shadiyah performed for the University of Delaware's Persian Student Society's Nowruz Gala, March 19, 2011 - UDReview!
Shadiyah headlined at Shimmy Sunday in Richmond, VA May 1, 2011!
Watch a clip here!
Shadiyah performed at The City of Rockville's Lunar Festival, February, 12, 2011
Shadiyah appears weekly on Cable TV for
Persian HaHa & in several videos found on-line!
Watch them  here! (
PersianHaHa Bia Tarof , PersianHaHa Nowruz- Khaghani & Nasle Ma-Boro Halesho Bebar)
Shadiyah performed for
Woodland's New Years Eve Gala, Potomac, MD, December 2010
Shadiyah performed for
Trio Caliente's cd release concert of Oye Chica at Black Rock Center for the Arts, November 2010
Watch the Videos for
Misterioso and Tempus Fugit/Icarus!
Shadiyah performed for the
Middleburg Polo Academy's Fall Fundraising Gala, The Plains, VA, October 2010
Shadiyah performed in
Shimmies for the Cure II, a Benefit for Breast Cancer Research, New Castle, DE, October 2010
Shadiyah performed at
Clarion University, Oil City, PA, September 2010
Shadiyah is honored to be profiled in DC's Premiere Desi Magazine
Washington Masala! Read it here
Shadiyah's photo appears in Roger Wood's Basic Production for Belly Dance book

Eye Kandy Glitter & Glitter Raks - Mineral Line Now Available for a total of 90 colors!
Shadiyah is the Original East Coast authorized distributor in the Metro MD/DC/VA region for the fabulous Eye Kandy Glitter Cosmetics Line!
Click here to schedule a home/studio/special event show or Stage Make-up Workshop Locally or Nationally
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