Jayda trains with the best of the best, Najia, a professional in this ancient art of Middle Eastern dance for over 20 years, and Najia's mentor and teacher Sahra Saeeda, a world-renowned master of Egyptian style Orientale and Folkloric Dance who has taught on 5 continents for over 30 years.

 

Under the guidance of these two amazing teachers, Jayda has recieved her "Journey Through Egypt-2" and "Cairo-5" certifications!

 

She also participated in workshops with Elena Lentini, exploring Pharonic and Geometric movement, and Aszmara, working with Fan Veil and Turkish and Arabic elements or dance.