About Our Organization
Bellydancing UW was founded in the Spring of 2000 by Kerridwen Mangala and Leena in order to practice the choreographies and technique of their instructor, Mona N'wal. They were soon joined by Radhika, Amy, Yayuk, Courtney, Sabrina, and many other members, who helped create the organization as it stands today.The club has two branches- Bellydancing UW and Layali Najam. Bellydancing UW serves as the teaching branch, providing instruction for beginning, intermediate, and advanced dancers. Each semester, our organization welcomes 50-70 regular attendees in the beginners' class, where an experienced club member covers basic technique, which is synthesized into a choreography. Intermediate classes build on this foundation with a greater focus on complete dance pieces, many of which are performed by the club at events on campus and around Madison, such as Homecoming and Party in the Park. Layali Najam, the club's dance troupe, performs at a wide variety of venues, from the UW's Intercultural Night and Celebration of Cultures to Middle Eastern Dance workshops all over the Upper Midwest. Admission to the upper-level classes and Layali Najam is by audition only with tryouts at the end of each semester.
Upcoming Performances
Updated list coming soon...