Welcome to the BellyDance Land of Cris! Basimah
Cris! Basimah is an award-winning belly dancer from Santa Barbara, California, specializing in dance combinations of Turkish, Lebanese, Egyptian and American cabaret styles, also featuring Latin and Brazilian rhythms.
Cris! is the Dance/Artistic Director and principal soloist for the UCSB Middle East Ensemble and also performs regularly at Santa Barbara's Middle Eastern Restaurant Zaytoon, at private and corporate events. Check on her upcoming performances and events.
Cris! Basimah is also a teacher and choreographer. Her beginner and intermediate bellydance classes are held on Wednesdays, at the Gustafson Dance Studio, in Santa Barbara. For more information on ongoing classes and workshops, visit the Instruction section.
what's new
- Last Belly Dance class at UCEN's The Hub: May 10th.
Workshop with Sahra Saeeda in Santa Barbara! Registrations are open.- Ongoing Belly Dance classes!
- Next show at restaurant Zaytoon is May 26th.
- Gift Certificates at BellyDance Land! It can be used for classes and articles sold in class.
- Check on photos and videos at The BellyDance Land of Cris! Basimah on
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