Mayyas – Lebanese Belly Dance Ensemble Win America’s Got Talent 2022!

It was a thrilling moment to watch the Lebanese dance troupe Mayaas take the win on America’s Got Talent.  While belly dancers have been a regular entry at the early stages of the competition.  It is rare for belly dance performers to make it within striking distance of the win.  This year, the Mayyas, under the artistic direction of Nadim Cherfan who founded the dance troupe to offer young Arab woman dancers an opportunity to perform professionally.

Cherfan has created a modern fusion rooted in traditional Arabic dances, fused with moves from around the globe.  Their performances on AGT were precise and supple, a balance of smooth and staccato, with slick transitions, and astonishing synchronicity, and sequential timing.

Not only did they win a cash prize, but we can also look forward to seeing the Mayyas in the future performing in Las Vegas at the Luxor. If you didn’t see them during the run of the TV show, you can catch their performances on YouTube!

What a happy day!
Dawn Devine ~ Davina
Sept. 16, 2022.