Nikki Johara is a dance enthusiast and SharQui instructor based in Durham, North Carolina. She fell in love with bellydance in 2009 and further studied many variations of bellydance movement and vocabularies. She has studied and taken workshops in American Cabaret, Egyptian Raqs Sharqi, Egyptian Shaabi, FCBD Style and fusion belly dance styles. After many years of study and SharQui instructor certification, she began teaching in 2022. Her SharQui classes cater to all levels and are a fantastic way to add fitness into your life!

In addition to teaching SharQui, Nikki is an experienced performer and enjoys other forms of dance such as Kizomba and Semba and is a member of the Kizomba RDU Ginga Ladies performance team. She is available for workshops, classes, SharQui parties, and local event appearances.