Numan Elyer

Numan is a multi-percussionist of Turkish origin and is now permanently based in London. His main instrument is the darbuka, although he is proficient in many others. He is a full-time musician who prides himself on his professionalism.

Numan is one of the pioneers of the new ‘all-finger’ style of darbuka playing and is fast gaining a reputation for himself in the UK. His range, ability and ear for all rhythms enables Numan to play many musical styles, not only those from the Middle East. As well as performing, he is a session player and teaches.

Roxana

Roxana embraces the world of Oriental Dance with  passion and authenticity. An elegant performer who loves to get audiences shimmying to the beat! Roxana performed at prestigious theatres in Paris such as The Mogador, Unesco Theatre and the Egyptian Embassy.

Moirai Tribal

Moirai is a London based dance troupe, comprising of three women with a love for American Tribal Style Belly dance (ATS).  Moirai’s philosophy is simply to keep true to the ATS style whilst having as much fun as possible.  Individually, as well as within Moirai, they perform and teach weekly classes and workshops in ATS.

Elif

Elif is of Turkish origin and started dancing belly dance in Sweden under Nadja and fell in love with it from day one. She quickly signed up for more classes and is now a certified belly dance instructor under Mia Serra of Belly Dance. She is now teaching and performing with the group Samsara all around London. She has performed in Sweden for Nadja’s show visited by Raqia Hassan together with Hayat El Helwa. She is now regularly performing in Samsara Belly Dance Troupe.

Elisa

Italian-born Elisa trained for years in Egyptian dance (classical, modern and folkloric), studied floorwork techniques and developed a vibrant Turkish style. Elisa regularly perfoms at restaurants and private parties - however she does not perform for a male only audience. She has got experience in teaching and can liven up your event with a workshop so that you and your guests can get up and dance.

Galit Mersand

Israeli born Galit has been teaching and performing Bellydance for over a decade. Galit trained with some of the world’s greatest Bellydance masters amongst them Raqia Hassan, Aida Noor, Yousri Sharif and many more. In the UK Galit trained with Josephine Wise. Since getting her teacher’s diploma from JWAAD Galit has gone on to establish herself as one of the UK’s favourite belly dancers. Galit’s passion for dance encourages her to keep training and explore other forms of dance that she incorporates into her Bellydancing adding an edge to it which is unique to her. www.galitmersand.com

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