Credentials
A Lifetime Dedicated to the Art of Middle Eastern Dance
Jasmin began her journey in belly dance in 1978 and has worked professionally as a performer and educator since 1991. Over the course of her career, she has performed and taught throughout the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and around the world.
One of the most influential chapters of Jasmin’s artistic journey was her mentorship with the legendary Ibrahim “Bobby” Farrah. Under his guidance, she learned to honor Oriental dance as a true art form—one rooted in quality, beauty, dignity, and dancing from the heart. These principles remain at the heart of her teaching and artistic philosophy today.
40+ years teaching Middle Eastern dance
Jasmin began her journey in belly dance in 1978 and has worked professionally as a performer and educator since 1991. Over the course of her career, she has performed and taught throughout the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and around the world.
One of the most influential chapters of Jasmin’s artistic journey was her mentorship with the legendary Ibrahim “Bobby” Farrah. Under his guidance, she learned to honor Oriental dance as a true art form—one rooted in quality, beauty, dignity, and dancing from the heart. These principles remain at the heart of her teaching and artistic philosophy today.
40+ years teaching Middle Eastern dance
- Worldwide experience as a full time performer and educator since 1991
- Choreographer and producer of oriental dance music and theatrical productions
- Mentor to dancers who developed into nationally recognized artists
- Owner and Operator of the Jasmin Jahal School of Dance recognized as the "Best of Chicago"
- Founder of a unique educational Course entitled Sakkara Dance that trains and supports the next generation of belly dance instructors.