
Dance Story
As a lifetime dancer, Basinah has trained in Tahitian, Hula, Hip Hop, Step , Ballet, Tap, Modern, and of course the exotic art of Raqs Sharqi, which means Belly Dance in Arabic.
Over the years she has been moved by many styles and variations of Belly Dance. She has studied and performs Raqs Sharqi, American Cabaret, Khaleegy, Shaabi, Folklore, and Fusion. She frequently performs with props such as zills, veil, sword, cane, shamadan, and fire tray. She has traveled the world to study with teachers she admires including Aziza (Montreal), Mohammed Shahin, Jillina, Florence, Dina, Shahrzad, Lebanese Simon, Sadie, and more.
She is one of the founding members of Asheq Collective, a multi- award winning San Francisco Bay Area based dance troupe of four professional dancers and choreographers. Together they create and share their love of the dance performing locally and hosting events.
Accolades
Belly Dancer
of the Year
Group Champion
Asheq Collective
2019
Belly Dancer
of the Universe
Group Champion
Asheq Collective
2018
Hot Raqs
1st Place - Professional
Cabaret Soloist
2017
Raqs Tiki
1st Place -
Drum Soloist of the Year
2017
Raqs Tiki
People's Choice
2017
Belly Dancer of the Year
4th Runner-Up
2017
Heart of America
Miss Congeniality
2016
North Bay Bellydance Bazar
1st Place
Solo Cabaret
2015
Carnival of Stars
1st Runner-Up
Golden Era Comp.
2014
Jewel of the Redwoods
1st Place
2013
Double Crown
1st Runner-Up
2008

Competition Judging
Hot Raqs
Fusion and Non-Professional
2020
Hot Raqs
Fusion and Non-Professional
2018
Jewel of the Redwoods
Professional
2014