MAISSAA BACHIR

Teacher’s Biography

Maissaa is originally from Beirut, Lebanon and is a culturally diverse dancer. As a child she grew up Bellydancing socially with family and friends at social gatherings, weddings and parties. As she grew, she was more of a club dancer, dancing mostly to Hip Hop and Latin. In 2015, she earned a Raqs Flow Certification and Training Level 1 and Level 2 with Internationally Acclaimed Belly Dancer Sadie. She has also trained under Internationally Acclaimed Salsa, Mambo and Bachata Dancer/Teachers.

In 2016, Maissaa established Basma Dance & Fitness out of her home studio.Through the years she has performed in Bachata, Salsa, Mapale (Afro-Colombian), and Bellydance Teams. She is a performer at local and national venues as well as congresses. In addition, she is a promoter and host of various genres of dance workshops. In 2022, Maissaa decided to expand Basma Dance & Fitness into a larger commercial space where she can continue to spread wellness, community, health, fitness and of course dance!

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Move to the beautiful ancient art of Bellydance. “Raqs Sharqi” is Arabic for “Dance of the Orient” Learn Bellydance from Lebanon & Egypt.  Move your hips, shake & shimmy and move your body to beautiful drum and rhythms from the Orient. This class is for all levels, come with an open mind and be ready to feel like a goddess!

Move to Latin and international rhythms from around the world with this high calorie burning dance fitness designed to tone and sculpt the body. Let’s move to Salsa, Bellydance, Bollywood Reggaeton and more!

Practice mindfulness, being present,  deepen your awareness and focus.  Join us for a  weekly meditation circle.

Bachata is a dance that originated in the Dominican Republic. It’s a three step dance with a tap & hip movement, lots of flavor, style and feeling! Bachata can be danced solo or with a partner. 

Salsa is the most popular Latin dance with a rich history and roots in culture & music. Here you will learn Salsa On2 (New York Style Salsa). Feel the energy, enjoy the fun in a friendly close setting and  learn something new. No partner required!

UPCOMING IN-PERSON CLASSES

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Zumba

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Bellydance 

8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Meditation 

 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Bachata

 7:30pm to 8:30 pm
Salsa

10:00am to 11:00am
Zumba

UPCOMING LIVE (ONLINE) CLASSES

CLASS VIA ZOOM

CLASS VIA ZOOM 

FEATURED INSTRUCTORS

We have a variety of plans from online and in person classes made to suit
your needs and improve your dancing abilities!

DANCE AND FITNESS CLASSES

We offer a variety of dance lessons for all levels and abilities.
Discover new styles, new classes added every week!

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