Saltanah Dance
The Saltanah Dancers are the professional Belly Dance company of Saltanah Studios. Since 2006, they have presented joyful, enchanting Belly Dance throughout NM. The core Saltanah Dancers are Deborah Newberg, director, and Misty Raivo, and they are frequently joined by guest dancers and musicians as well as their student troupe, the Habibis. As dynamic leaders in Santa Fe’s Belly Dance scene, the Saltanah Dancers are known for artistic excellence and dedication to both cultural traditions and innovation. They have a large repertoire of dances, presenting a variety of styles, costuming and props, which include solos, duets, and troupe dances with professional, apprentice and student dancers. As soloists, they are accomplished dance artists, with distinctive individual styles. Audiences are delighted by their Belly Dance shows, at venues across New Mexico, from restaurants and hotels to theatres and festivals, as well as celebrations and creative events of all kinds!
Saltanah Studios was founded by studio director and lead instructor, Deborah Newberg, in 2005. Grounded in the cultural traditions of this beautiful dance art form, we have offered a creative approach to teaching Belly Dance with indiviidual expression at all levels. Santa Fe Belly Dance Classes are small, so individual attention and mutual support are the norm in our “dance family”. Our students are of all ages and dance backgrounds, with varied dance goals, from “just-for-fun-and-exercise” beginners, to those who are engaged in Belly Dance as a body-mind practice, to those who are training with us to become performers! We welcome you!
