Rossah Bendahman has studied with the world,s leading Oriental performers and instructors, in America and Morocco. She has been teaching and performing North African folkloric style and Danse Orientale for over 30 years. Zaghareet Magazine nominated her for Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002. She founded the Pacific Andaluse Conservatory of North African music in 1995 at her dance studio in Santa Cruz, CA before its move to San Francisco. As a Master Teacher of many years standing, Rossah is dedicated to preserving the folkloric and village dances of Turkey, Egypt, Algeria,Tunisia and Morocco. The Middle Eastern dance classes at UNLV explores the rich history and cultural differences of bellydance globally, following its transformation from ancient times to present day.