Suhaila Salimpour is an American belly dancer and instructor who is widely regarded as one of the leading figures in the modern belly dance world. She was born in 1961 in California, and began studying belly dance at a young age under the guidance of her mother, Jamila Salimpour.
Suhaila Salimpour is known for her innovative approach to belly dance, which incorporates elements of traditional Middle Eastern dance with Western dance forms such as ballet, jazz, and hip hop. She has developed her own unique style of belly dance, known as the Suhaila Salimpour Format, which emphasizes technique, precision, and musicality.
In addition to her work as a performer and instructor, Suhaila Salimpour has also founded her own dance company, the Suhaila Dance Company, which has performed at festivals and events around the world. She has also released several instructional DVDs and books on belly dance technique and history.
Suhaila Salimpour is widely regarded as one of the most influential belly dancers of her generation, and has been recognized with numerous awards and honors, including induction into the Belly Dance Hall of Fame.