ARIELLAH Ariellah Aflalo is a contemporary bellydance fusion dancer of Moroccan ancestry. She was raised in the U.S.A and currently lives in California after spending 12 years in the United Kingdom studying ballet in London. Ariellah lived a while in Africa, working in the peace corps. Her personal interpretation of tribal fusion belly dance, blends undulating movements of traditional Middle Eastern dance with a totally unique modern, dark flavour kind of dance style.
She is widely known for her strong stage presence and unrivaled technique. She has become a renown international instructor and performer. She is an icon in the fusion belly dance community and has been featured in several different magazines, books, radio shows, and articles all over the world.. |
DARKSTAR
Darkstar is a tribal and dark fusion belly dancer. She has developed her own unique style evolving elements of hip hop, ballet, oriental and ATS which she has encompassed in a darker aesthetic. She loves to use robotic, tutting and fluid stylisation's to create dynamic , engaging routines. Renowned for her creative choreography and musicality, Darkstar has performed all over Europe and the USA and teachers regular weekly classes in London.
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KAY Kay is extremely passionate about dancing. She is influenced by a variety of styles such as Kathak, Contemporary, Streetdancing and Bollywood, but emanates herself best through the art of Belly dancing. Through her performances it is clear to see that she uses dancing as a tool of expression, communication and release. She is also a dance instructor and teaches regular classes in North-West London.
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SORCHA RA Sorcha Ra is a full time performance artist. She performs both Egyptian and tribal fusion bellydance and currently is a member of Johara Dance company and Ahnemon. Sorcha is also a professional fire dancer, contact juggler and stilt walker. Sorcha's performances are a combination of feminine movement of belly dance, contemporary and modern fusion techniques and the circus props she specialises in. www.sorchara.com |
GWEN BOOTH
'...amazing musicality...' '...stunning, creative, inventive and captivating...' Gwen is known for her elegant, dramatic and atmospheric performances blending western theatrical dance forms and ballet with oriental bellydance to create a unique and expressive fusion. She also teaches Egyptian bellydance and loves to meddle with all kinds of props... Gwen performs and teaches across the UK and in Europe, and at international bellydance events. Find out more at:
www.elegantbellydance.co.uk
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PEARL BOHEME
Born on a fierce winters night, drifting through landscapes on the wind, being inspired by ancient ritual moves along the way.
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RACHEL ONG
Rachel Ong is a London-based belly dancer focused on the art of fusion. Going for depth rather than breadth, she continues to study and honour the principles of Argentine tango, wushu and both traditional and new forms of belly dance. Her combined training makes for a modern and theatrical flavour, and a versatility experienced by numerous delighted audiences at festivals, variety night cabarets, corporate events and haflas. www.rachelong.webeden.co.uk |
FIFI For many years Fi fi has been studying many dance styles including street dances (reggaeton, hip hop new style), afro latino dances (salsa, bachata, tango, ballroom dances) and oriental bellydance. Lately she has been extensively studying Tribal Bellydance which allows her to fuse all her dance styles. In 2008, she was invited to become an Urban Shamans' member, the first French Fat Chance Bellydance format ATS and fusion dance company. Fifi is a Black Sheep Bellydance format ATS and ATF teacher. Her speciality is in fusing Tribal Bellydance and Modern Jazz and Tango.
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FABULOUS DUOS AND TROUPES
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AHNEMON
Ahnemon is a dynamic new collaboration of belly dance artists including members from Les Soeurs de Feu and Johara Dance (UK). World dance, circus skills, design, gymnastics, theatre and martial arts are underpinned by a vast array of bellydance styles, from classic Oriental and Folkloric to modern Egyptian, ATS, gypsy and a plethora of fusion. Ahnemon combine traditional, alternative and experimental characteristics to create a sensory phenomenon unlike any other. |
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FLAME FATALE
An all female fire dance troupe based in London. They specialise in creating tightly choreographed routines using different fire props and dance styles. All members are professional performers in their own rights and bring a wide range of dance and performance skills to the group.
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BOLLYWOOD SOUL Bollywood Soul was created by Love the Beat Founder Kay. Bollywooud Soul have performed across London and beyond at different corporate events, parties and family functions. They provide a mixture of traditional, bhangra and modern pop dancing. Contact them for the most enjoyable mixture of bollywood entertainment. www.lovethebeat.co.uk |
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BADRA TRIBAL
"Badra Tribal are a bellydance troupe based in the Midlands. Their style is earthy, elegant and empowering. With no two performances the same you can be sure they will bring a different flavour everytim
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