Jahzaal's first rendezvous with the art of belly dance was in 2003, during an outing with friends. She had a chance encounter with a featured bellydancer and was pulled up to dance with her. The dancer asked Jahzaal if she was a bellydancer and referred her to Lotus Niraja.
Since then, Jahzaal has studied intensively with Lotus. When she first began she studied via private lessons only. This enabled her to grasp the Middle Eastern dance technique one-on-one with her mentor. Jahzaal eventually began combining her lessons with public dance classes in 2004.
A growing star in her own right, in 2004, Jahzaal was extended a formal invitation to join The Niraja Dance Company. As one of the original members of The NDC, she is a striking performer, bringing fluidity, artistry, sensuality and calmness to the dance and troupe. Her style has evolved into a beautiful fusion of Modern, Lebanese and Egyptian dance. Working closely with Lotus Niraja, Jahzaal has taken on the role of Vice President and stage manager of The NDC.
Jahzaal is a highly requested soloist and has performed at numerous shows, private events and venues all over the US including IAMED and Raqs America.When Jahzaal is not traveling, you can find her as one of the featured dancers at Baltimore's own Cazbar Restaurant.
