DaVid

of Scandinavia

David of Scandinavia is an internationally touring Middle Eastern and Indian dance artist, choreographer and dance coach. Norwegian by birth and East Indian by heritage, DaVid trained in Punjabi Folk dances from an early age under his father, Ustad T.S. Badyal, former member of the award winning Layllpur Khalsa College Bhangra Team.

A performer since childhood, DaVid is known for his precise technique, delicacy in artistry and expressive finesse along with his refined musical sense and draws from his training, linguistic and cultural explorations in his dance and teaching. This has lead him to performance and instructional engagements in Norway, Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, England, Mexico and in the United States.

Contributor to the Belly Dance Reader Volumn 1

DaVid co-owns the Ethnic Dance Academy in San Diego, CA, USA since 2005 where he in addition to teaching regular classes conducts two dance programs "The EDA Apprentice Program" and "Middle Eastern Dance Essentials Certification Program" (M.E.D.E). He has authored comprehensive dance study materials for these programs. DaVid coaches dancers for performances and competitions and was in 2010 commissioned to coach and choreograph for the Bellydance Superstars show - Bombay Bellywood.

DaVid has been a featured performer at multiple international festivals and stages including 1001 Natt Oslo Bellydance Festival, Oslo Oriental Dance Festival, Stockholm Bellydance Festival and Raqs LA. He has been interviewed by major newspapers, magazines and TV channels in Norway, Sweden and Germany including Aftenposten, Se&H∅r, NRK, TV3 and VDR. DaVid is featured on performance and instructional DVDs by IAMED, PeKo Records and Cheeky Girls Productions.

DaVid has trained in Middle Eastern dance with Ms. Safa (USA/Norway), Ms. Dr. Lee Figenschow (Norway), Ms. Lena Helt (Sweden) and other dance dignitaries from Egypt, Norway, Sweden and USA. His multifaceted background and investigative nature has also brought Kathak, Baratha Natyam, Ballet, Modern, Ballroom, Latin, American Cabaret, American Tribal Style, American Tribal Fusion and also Ideokinesis and Yoga into his exploration.

Web sites: www.davidofscandinavia.com
www.the-eda.com

Articles on Gilded Serpent by or about DaVid

8-12-12 Sashar Zarif, An Azerbaijani Gem at IBCC 2012 by DaVid of Scandinavia
At this year’s IBCC I had the pleasure of attending two workshops with Sashar Zarif, who teaches and dances different styles of the Near Eastern and Central Asian regions.
7-25-11 Dance Festival Warms Oslo Winter, Oslo Oriental Dance Festival 2011 by DaVid of Scandinavia
This competition is not open to professional dancers, and judges are required to give constructive feedback to encourage growth.
12-19-08 Training Aids or Trainer's Ads? 3 Books Reviewed by Martha
The E.D.A. Handbook for Middle Eastern Dance by David of Scandinavia, Tribal Vision by Paulette Rees-Denis, Belly Dance for the Versatile Dancer V. 1: Foundations by Zanbaka
6-3-05 Belly Dancer of the Year 2005 Page 1 Duos, Trios & Troupes photos by Monica
May 28, 2005, San Ramon, California.
5-23-06 The Photos of Saroya Ahlaam, March 2006, Rakkasah Festival, Richmond, Ca
...she was a replacement at Rakkasah for a no-show and did a great job! I was so impressed with the crystals on her costume. You could see them sparkle from the back of the auditorium.
7-24-03 1001 Nights Oslo Belly Dance Festival, The Show May 2 - 4, 2003 by Lunacia
The festival began with a show at Oslo Concert Hall, and this year's guest star was Lulu Sabongi from Brazil, who opened this year's show.