OUR MISSION
At Arabica Dance School, our mission is to empower women through Belly Dance, movement, and wellness. We provide a safe, welcoming, and inspiring space where women of all ages and experience levels can build confidence, improve their well-being, celebrate their femininity, and connect with a supportive community.
ABOUT US
Arabica Dance School is a women-focused dance and wellness community based in Montreal and Laval, Canada. We specialize in Belly Dance and the signature BALADI Workout, inspired by the rhythms and culture of North Africa. Our mission is to empower women through movement, culture, and connection by offering group classes, private lessons, workshops, special events, and coach training in a welcoming and supportive environment where every woman can grow with confidence.
THE FOUNDER
Coach Nary
Coach Nary is the founder of Arabica Dance School. She holds advanced Canadian university qualifications in Logistics and Management and is a Personal Development Coach. Since 2015, she has been dedicated to empowering women through Belly Dance, movement, and personal growth. Her journey has led her to train with internationally renowned Belly Dance artists in France, Algeria, Canada, and Egypt, including Dina, Oxana, Randa Kamel, Tito Seif, Nasra Emam, Mohamed Salah, Dandash, Amalia, Melissa Gamel, Nada El Masriya, Leila de Paris, and many others. Coach Nary is recognized for her warm, motivating, and personalized teaching approach. She believes that every woman has unique potential and adapts her guidance to each student’s goals, experience, and confidence level. Her classes combine authentic Belly Dance, the signature BALADI Workout inspired by the rhythms and culture of North Africa, technical excellence, and personal development to create an experience that goes far beyond learning choreography. Through Arabica Dance School, her mission is to build a welcoming community where women can reconnect with themselves, celebrate their femininity, improve their well-being, and grow with confidence in a safe and supportive environment. For Coach Nary, every class is more than a dance lesson—it’s an opportunity for every woman to discover her strength, embrace her femininity, and awaken the dancer within
MEET OUR INSPIRING INSTRUCTORS
Our team of passionate and skilled instructors is dedicated to creating a safe and encouraging environment for all students. Each member brings unique talents and experiences to the table, ensuring a rich learning experience. We believe in the power of dance to transform lives, and we are here to guide you on your journey.
LILY
Passionnée par le mouvement et le bien-être, Lydia enseigne depuis six ans. Professeure de yoga et spécialisée en Pilates mat et Reformer, elle propose une approche alliant force, mobilité, flexibilité et conscience corporelle.
Elle rejoint Arabica en 2024 en tant qu’élève afin d’approfondir sa pratique de la danse orientale. Aujourd’hui, elle prend en charge la partie Pilates de notre nouveau combo Pilates & Bellydance, tout en poursuivant sa formation de coach en bellydance chez Arabica.
JULIA
Coach Julia has been personally trained and mentored by Coach Nary since 2023. She follows the Arabica teaching methodology, combining technical instruction with a supportive and empowering approach that helps every woman grow with confidence.
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