They say that if you want to taste authentic Chinese food, you need to look for a Chinese restaurant where Chinese people choose to eat. The same could be said about belly dancing – if you want to watch or learn belly dancing in its most authentic form, look for a dance studio that is acknowledged by local Mediterranean communities. The one South African studio that can indeed pride themselves in attracting and retaining Greek and Turkish clientele, consistently for over 13 years, is the Jewels of the Nile.

But don’t think this is the only well-deserved recognition that Charlotte and her increasingly popular brain child is receiving – even the entertainment gurus on television and radio are standing in line to let this Jewel dazzle under their spotlights. One such interview is coming up later in March on DStv’s Business and Commerce channel, where Charlotte is going to share her experience as entrepreneur and business woman.

This isn’t the first time that Charlotte had the opportunity to inspire the world with her shining success story. The Jewels of the Nile have also featured on, amongst others, the following:

• A feature on kykNET’s popular magazine programme highlighting the Jewels of the Nile’s showcase
• Two interviews on Nr 1 News and Talk station, 702;
• An interview on Tuks Radio;
• An interview on an international SABC news channel that only broadcasts outside our borders;
• A chat (in full costume!) on SABC;
• An international TV channel in Rio; and
• A Christian programme on SABC 2

So, to Charlotte and her girls at Jewels of the Nile®, keep up the good work. We’ll all be on edge of our couches end of March – we know you’ll once again make us proud of our association with this exquisite dance form!

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