Yousry Sharif

Throughout the world critics consider Yousry Sharif a superb and one-of-a-kind choreographer, dancer and teacher, who holds true to the Egyptian tradition and spirit while creating a magnificent arena for Oriental Dance through his acute sensitivity to music and movement, and unique charisma which is matched by none.

He imparts his vast knowledge and teaches his original and sophisticated choreographies in festivals, workshops and seminars to benefit students, teachers and dance aficionados around the globe. His footprints have spanned all continents and cities big and small. He truly is one of the most important master artists in Egyptian Raqs Sharqi, who commands a huge following everywhere he goes.

Native of Cairo, he started his career in Egypt, where he performed in many movies and shows with the most known artists at that time. In 1981, he moved to New York City, the U.S.A., where he founded his very own Egyptian Academy of Oriental Dance School, which up to this day still provides an effective platform for coaching and directing troupes from all over the world.

Most time of the year he is globe-trotting to teach. The little time he is not on the road, he is teaching his regular classes in New York City.