About Suzy

Suzy began her lifelong involvement with dance at the age of five when she began Highland dancing. During her competitive years, she started Ballet to reinforce her skills and strengths as a dancer. Throughout her teenage years she studied jazz and modern, and then into adulthood discovered Middle Eastern Dance. Although her focus and passion remain with Middle Eastern Dance, Suzy continues to immerse herself into various dance forms, such as African, Latin and Flamenco.

Suzy is a professional Middle Eastern Dancer who has enchanted audiences in Canada, the United States, throughout Europe and the Middle East. She has traveled to the United States and parts of the Middle East to further study this beautiful dance. Following are a few well-known teachers she has studied with:

  • Hadia
  • Denise Enan 
  • Yousry Sharif 
  • Raqia Hassan 
  • Selma Ferchich 
  • Tayyar Akedniz 
  • Yasmina Ramzy 
  • Foufa 
  • Nadia Hamdi 

More recently, Suzy has studied with: Mahmoud Reda, Farida Fahmy, Sahra Saeeda, Khayrea Mazen, Mona El Saeid, Dina, Beata & Horacio Cifuentes, Faten Salama.

This enthusiastic choreographer also formed the Asianne Dance Troupe in Airdrie, Alberta in 1999. As the director of the troupe, Suzy incorporates new dance styles as well as traditional ones into the lively performances. Visit the Troupe section for more information on this marvelous ensemble.

Suzy is also the producer, director, star’s in and showcases the Asianne Dance Troupe in the Arabian Market.  There is a cast of about 40 people including dancers, musicians and actors.  This theatrical performance has taken place four times (so far) running two nights.  Two out of the four times the Arabian Market has run, Suzy has had a newborn baby.  Two beautiful baby girls :)

Suzy has also produced four instructional videos.  Vol 1,2,3 and a prenatal video :)

Suzy is also very excited about her most recent project with Mr Yousry Sharif.  Yousry Sharif produced a music CD that was recorded in Cairo Egypt in December 2006 using Suzy’s personality and dance style as inspiration.  This CD was recorded for Suzy :) "Suzy El Helwa"