Maissaa is originally from Beirut, Lebanon and is a culturally diverse dancer. As a child she grew up Bellydancing socially with family and friends at social gatherings, weddings and parties. As she grew, she was more of a club dancer, dancing mostly to Hip Hop and Latin. In 2015, she earned a Raqs Flow Certification and Training Level 1 and Level 2 with Internationally Acclaimed Belly Dancer Sadie. She has also trained under Internationally Acclaimed Salsa, Mambo and Bachata Dancer/Teachers.
In 2016, Maissaa established Basma Dance & Fitness out of her home studio.Through the years she has performed in Bachata, Salsa, Mapale (Afro-Colombian), and Bellydance Teams. She is a performer at local and national venues as well as congresses. In addition, she is a promoter and host of various genres of dance workshops. In 2022, Maissaa decided to expand Basma Dance & Fitness into a larger commercial space where she can continue to spread wellness, community, health, fitness and of course dance!
