Jessica Gamil
UK Guest Teacher • Dancer • Judge
UK
Specialities:
Egyptian Oriental Dance • Technique • Musicality • Baladi • Shaabi • Performance Development
An award-winning Oriental dancer and sought-after teacher known for elegant Egyptian style, precise technique and confidence-building instruction.
Meet Jessica Gamil
International Teacher • Performer • Judge
Jessica Gamil is an international teacher, performer and competition judge with more than 15 years of experience in belly dance.
Her style combines elegant Oriental dance, authentic Egyptian musicality and roots with contemporary technical development.
She is particularly known for her ability to explain technique clearly, demystify complex movements and help dancers recognise and develop their individual potential.
Dance and professional journey
Jessica teaches classes and workshops in London, across the UK and internationally.
She regularly travels to festivals and to Cairo to deepen her knowledge of Egyptian dance and culture. Her continued development has included studying with respected international teachers such as Julia Farid, Diana Habriellan, Mohamed Shahin, Randa Kamel and Shahrzad.
Alongside teaching, Jessica is a sought-after performer who has appeared in gala shows, weddings, private celebrations and events throughout the UK.
Teaching and mentoring
Jessica’s teaching combines strong technical foundations with musical understanding, performance development and confidence building.
She mentors dancers who want to strengthen their abilities, prepare for solo performances or enter competitions. Her students have received awards at international festivals, and Jessica is an official mentor for the Bellydance Now International Competition.
Her teaching supports dancers in developing:
✓ clear and controlled technique
✓ Egyptian musicality and interpretation
✓ confidence and stage presence
✓ individual style and expression
✓ performance and competition skills
Awards and recognition
Jessica has received numerous awards and finalist placements at international competitions in the UK and Europe.
Her achievements include first-place awards in Oriental, Baladi, Shaabi and Rising Star categories, alongside professional-level placements in Oriental, Fusion and live drum solo competitions.
These accomplishments reflect her versatility, musical understanding and commitment to continued artistic development.
Artistic and community work
Jessica is also the organiser of London Raks Intensive, bringing dancers together for focused training and development with experienced teachers.
Through her teaching, mentoring and event work, she creates opportunities for dancers to improve their skills, challenge themselves and become more confident performers.
Specialities
✓ Egyptian Oriental Dance
✓ Technique and Movement Development
✓ Egyptian Musicality and Interpretation
✓ Baladi and Shaabi
✓ Performance and Stage Presence
✓ Competition Preparation and Mentoring
Jessica at Belly Dance Spa Retreat 2027
At BDSR 2027, Jessica will share her clear, technique-focused approach and extensive knowledge of Egyptian dance, helping participants strengthen their movement, musical understanding and performance confidence.
Her final workshop topics and programme contributions will be announced soon.