Nadia Ibrahim is a native of Buffalo, New York.  Nadia is of Lebanese descent and has been involved in dance since she was five years old. She is very familiar with the music of the Middle East, Dance Orientale, Lebanese Debkes and other folkloric dances such as the Ghawazee, Cane, Karsilimar, Sudan, Tunisian, Moroccan, Egyptian and Greek. Her career spans over 25 years, not only as a professional performer but also as an instructor and director of the Nadia Ibrahim Middle Eastern Dance Troupe of Buffalo.  A student of "Bobby" Ibrahim Farah, Nadia was greatly influenced by his dance and choreographic style.  She has studied under other instructors such as Phaedra, Elena, Reda of Egypt, Eddie from Toronto, Yousry, Aziza and Bojenka.

Nadia is passionate about promoting, endorsing, and educating the public about Middle Eastern Dance.  Hence, she held key positions in ethnic organizations and agencies, such as the International Institute, the Ethnic Heritage Festival Committee, the Niagara Frontier Folk Art Council and the Cultural Committee of the World University Games (1993) in which she brought in a professional dance troupe from Lebanon to perform for the games. 

Nadia is a classic soloist and has performed in various night clubs, festivals and private parties.  Nadia teaches in Buffalo, New York. Nadia is also available to teach workshops to include zill work, veil, drum and authentic belly dance steps or the folkloric dances mentioned above.  Workshops can include classic cabaret, folkloric dances or both.  She teaches workshops in Western New York, Canada, and throughout the states.

In 2009, Nadia Ibrahim was the proud recipient of "The Best Genre Defying Artist" award, as prestented to her by ArtVoice, during their annual and quite well known"Best Of" awards:

 
(Photo Courtesy of Buffalo.com)

Nadia is available to teach workshops and the Nadia Ibrahim Middle Eastern Dance Troupe is available for performances and demonstrations. Inquiries are welcome!

Nadia's husband Nick and her three children, Shane, Sara and Nicole, have supported and shared her passion for the dance.