Zaira is a former teacher for numerous dance studios, the University of North Texas, and TCU University, and the prestigious Authentic Bellydance Academy of Dallas, TX.  She is certified by many different master Egyptian instructors as well as Zumba, Aerobic, and CPR/First Aid.  She offers Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Pro lessons. She was the co-director and choreographer of the Academy’s professional group who are 1st place winners of the US Ahlan Cairo Nights Troupe Dance competition, and featured in news and dvd’s across the US.

She was also the Director of The Arabesque Dancers, the Emerald Sands, and The Desert Diamonds. She also supports and encourages all bellydancers to participate in other organizations in the pursuit of fusing and nurturing the ethnic traditions that promote, present, and preserve this dance art in a positive light.  She is also a great mentor.  It is her goal to encourage each and every student to maximize their fullest potential, while having fun and enjoying this unique art.

Being a perpetual student herself, Zaira often participates in domestic and international workshops and seminars to futher her knowledge in this majestic art form.