Teachers

We are proud to present the teachers attending our festival. With this line-up we're convinced that this will be an unforgettable event.


 Raqia Hassan 

Our very special guest from Egypt!
Master Teacher


Ex-Reda Troupe, now an internationally famous teacher and choreographer, the organizer of the most famous Belly dance festival in Cairo Ahlan wa Sahlan. Raqia has trained the top dancers as Aza Shrif, Mona Said, Nani, Nelly Fouad, Dina and the Egyptian Amani, as well as countless foreign dancers performing in Egypt and abroad! She is constantly in demand giving workshops all over the world and is the producer of the sought-after Raqia Hassan technique videos. Raqia's choreographies are full of interesting moves and are representing the pure Egyptian Style!

Website: www.raqiahassan.net



 Mahdy Emara 

Egyptian Master teacher

Mahdy entertains and educates people of all cultures about the essential aspects of dance, traditions and artistry of the Middle Eastern cultures. In his professional carrier, he and his dance group have performed extensively throughout Egypt and Europe, and is currently teaching the art of Oriental dance in Holland. The founder of the baladifestival in Amsterdam

Website: www.baladi.nl



 Irina Popova 

The World Champion in Bellydance Russian Top Dancer

Irina Popova is one of the bellydance stars in Russia and all over the world. Irina has won numerous competitions and successfully worked in Arabian countries as a bellydancer. Irina Popova is also a great teacher. She is the founder of the biggest festival in Moscow and the leader of the bellydance school Irina Popova's studio

Website: www.bellydance-festival.com
Watch her videos:



 Aleksey Parashuk 

A Russian world champion in the category "Male Bellydancer"

A rising star within male-bellydancers, the winner of championship in Russia in the category: Male Bellydancer 2008
Watch his videos: