Erika Veils Biography ::

Erika Veils started her training in Middle Eastern dance in 1999. Since then she has studied, taught, and performed as a Belly Dance Artist for a vast population, mix of cultures and communities. She is based throughout New York City and New Jersey but often travels when requested.

Some of her past past performances and apperances include, performing for International Egyptian born singer Chantal Chamandy, the Bollywood Music Awards, and has made her entrance through the halls of the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, NJ Public radio & television, the United Nations, Univision T.V. Al Despertar, and many more. Erika Veils performs regularly as a soloist and is frequently requested to perform in restaurants, Weddings, Birthday parties, Corporate events, Festivals, and Bridal and Baby showers. She also collaborates with other dancers and dance companies for theatrical and exclusive shows throughout New York City and New Jersey.

Erika is graceful, passionate and creative; and with her combined expertise in Middle Eastern and Modern dance Erika is truly a gifted dancer with a positive energy who is guaranteed to light up any occasion. Her professionalism, versatility and artistry shine through with every performance.

"I allow my body and soul to follow the music rather then focus every performance on technique and choreography. I am a strong believer of improvisation and feel that it is then that a dancer’s true spirit and skill is revealed. It is a freedom of expression that can only be spoken with movement; a sense of empowerment along with it. It is always an honor to introduce and entertain this inspiring dance to my audience" 

~ Erika Veils

"Dancing is the loftiest, the most moving, the most beautiful of the arts,
because it is not mere translation or abstraction from life; it is life itself. 
~ Havelock Ellis

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"Dancing can reveal all the mystery that music conceals."
~ Charles Baudelaire

Erika's Training ::

Erika's training includes classes and workshops taken with world renowned teachers:
Elena Lentini, Elsa, Bozenka, Faten Salama, Jehan Kamal, Oreet, Randa Kamel, Rayhana, Reyna Alcala, Serena Wilson, Tamalyn Dallal, Yousry Sharif.