WNY  BELLYDANCE ASSOCIATION

Nedra Bashira

Nedra is the president and founder of the WNYBDA, she teaches in gyms and studios across WNY, and travels the world to perform and study Middle Eastern Dance. She has appeared in many Bellydance DVD’s, local and national TV shows including CNN’s Fit Nation. She is in the process of producing a local cable television fitness program and instructional DVD series!

AMINAH 

Nedra's daughter Aminah has been an assistant & primary dancer for Nedra & the WNY Bellydance Association for the past 8 years!

Mr. Z. 

We couldn’t get half of what we get done without the help of our behind the scenes guy, Mr. Z.

Leah the Chia 

Leah’s high energy, awesome drum skills, honest opinions and creativity add a special touch to our events

 OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEERS!

Certainly we couldn’t do it without all of your help! Thank you to everyone who pitches in during events! Most especially to my family & friends, Marianne, Jess, Karen, Emily, Alexis, Ciara, Sarra, Zuut, Jill, Joelle, Sherri, Anne & Robyn, Susan, Kathy & Holly, Miss Sue, Spices of India (for having the best accessories, music & keeping us well fed at rehearsals & shows!) and everyone in between!

Internship & community volunteer opportunities are available.  The WNYBDA Provides community programs helping :

Victims of domestic violence (Haven house, Hispanics United, FJC, Child & Family services)

 families dealing with HIV/Aids (WIGL)

Assorted  youth programs

cancer patients & their families at Gilda’s club.

The Parenting connection & their festival every fall in Hamburg

Please contact Nedra for more information on community work

Who We Are...

It takes a lot of hard work behind the scenes of the WNYBDA , here are the people  who make everything possible for you!