Welcome to the Salimpour™ School

7 Reasons to Pursue Salimpour Certification

Today, belly dance certification is everywhere. But when Suhaila began her program back in the 1990s, certification was a radical and controversial idea. Long time dancers in the field argued that belly dance is a [...]

Why the Salimpour School Welcomes All Bodies: Our Inclusion Policy

Dance is a celebration of personal expression, freedom, and connection with others. The Salimpour School is proud to welcome students from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate on the basis of race or [...]

5 Myths About Jamila Salimpour and Her Belly Dance Format

Of course, we're a little biased, but we think that Jamila Salimpour's format revolutionized belly dance practice, teaching, and understanding around the world. Her and her daughter's careful cataloging of steps by dancers from a [...]

Meet the Salimpour Performance Collectives!

Building Community Through Shared Goals As the Salimpour School has grown and expanded over the years, little enclaves of students have popped up all around the world. These communities had first been centered around Suhaila’s [...]