Oriental Dance Theatre Palace of the Winds

Ajsa Samia’s  Vision and Mission:

“By forming The Belly Dance Theatre I would like to connect a wide range of people across the entire social spectrum in Cape Town through the art of dancing.  Through involvement in The Belly Dance Theatre participants will be educated in the culture and dance of oriental and near-eastern countries. Participants of all ages will practice this dance form as either recreational dance, aesthetic dance, a fitness and toning routine, amateur performance at festivals and celebrations or professional appearances in theatrical productions and restaurants. Women of various backgrounds and age groups will be introduced to one another in a relaxing, sociable setting that does not require any skills at the introductory level and allows for development of the individual at her own pace. Through the dance women will accept, appreciate and value themselves in an environment that belies the stereotypical image of women that is current in modern consumer society.”

 Oriental Dance Theatre Palace of the Winds  was formed in January 2005. It is registered as a non-profit organization ,

NPO 052-395.

Palace of the Winds organizes and supports many charity projects in Cape Town community.

Palace of the Winds is the most professional performing belly dancing group in South Africa. It has a compelling vision and mission - to advance the true art of Oriental (Belly) Dance in its various forms.

Ajsa Samia’s and Palace of the Winds idea is to give people a high level of entertainment, whilst at the same time introducing foreign cultures to South Africa, with its already diverse cultural background, through the wonderful medium of art, dancing!!. Their shows promises a great entertainment value!

Ajsa Samia and Palace of the Winds are initiators and organizers of annual International Oriental Dance Festival in South Africa in aid of Saartjie Baartman Centre for (abused) Women and Children in Athlone/ Cape Twon.

The 4th International Oriental Dance Festival 2009 was visited by approximately 45 000 people.