Founded in 1987 by Yasmina Ramzy, the YRA Academy (formerly Arabesque) has an Egyptian and Syrian lineage that attracts students from around the globe.
Teaching Philosophy - The Yasi Way
Raqs Sharqi is Arabic for Middle Eastern Dance, which includes many styles. The term Bellydance or Belly Dance is a Western commercial label invented in 1893. Yasmina Ramzy Arts prefers to use the title in the language of its cultural origin.
