RAKS teachers 2012!

Delanna (D)
Originally from Russia, Delanna started bellydancing as a young teenager. Fascinated by dance and unable to stop, she undertook training as a dance instructor at the german dance sports association in 2006. She runs her own dance studio, Hipdance, where she teaches Oriental Dance and Hiphop. She is a member of the ensemble of Magdy El Leisy, was rewarded the Halima price in 2008 for being an excellent emerging artist, and in 2009 won the title "Bellydancer of the World" in the category Solo Fantasy in Duisburg with a breath taking double voi routine. In 2011 she won 2nd place in the Swedish Cario by Night competition in the category Professional Raks Sharki. Delanna creates and teaches wonderfully creative choreographies, using sophisticated technique and passionate dedication.
See also: www.hipdance.de Videoclip Delanna: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR6vu806NxQ

Elisa (USA) is entering the third decade of her love affair with Middle Eastern dance! She took her first belly dance class in 1987 and made her professional debut to the stages of Seattle in 1994 after being hand picked by the MB Orchestra to join them as a house dancer. Highlights of her career include winning numerous solo and group awards including the Bellydance USA and the Seven Veils Champion titles, being featured on the cover of Jareeda magazine, and performing as a guest with the Bellydance Superstars on their first US tour.
Elisa enjoys an active performance schedule, appearing at several Seattle area venues, dance festivals, and cultural events including the Northwest Folklife Festival and bi-annual Seattle Arab Festival.
A sought-after instructor and intuitive, supportive and effective coach, Elisa has watched several of her current and past students gain national recognition and win trophies and titles in nearly every major US belly dance competition. "Bellydance is my passion and my inspiration, my solace and my release, my source of renewal and profound joy."
See also:
www.elisagamal.com  

Artemisia is an international performer and teacher, based in Belgium. She is the founder of dance school (e)Motion and has performed and taught successful workshops at belly dance festivals worldwide. Students and workshop participants describe her as a very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, warm and encouraging teacher, with a passion for the art. See also www.artemisiadances.com
Videoclip Artemisia: www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9-xt3MSpS0
Photo by Byron Dazey