| Background |
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| Serena has had various dance training throughout the years, including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, Polynesian, and ballroom. Dancing has always been her passion and pursuit. Her love for Middle Eastern dancing began in 2001, when she observed a belly dancer perform at a Greek restaurant. Since then, she has studied with Angelika Nemeth and Lilla Varese in Orange County and is currently a member of their professional performance troupes. |
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| Dance Classes |
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| Serena teaches beginning through advanced level belly dancing, focusing on Egyptian, cabaret, and fusion style. Her teaching style also incorporates ballroom and Polynesian influences in her belly dance classes. |
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| Performances |
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| Serena’s performance experience includes, appearing on the International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance DVDs in 2005, 2006 and 2007, performing annually at various festivals such as Cairo Carnivale and Market at the Casbah, and performing weekly at various Middle Eastern restaurants in the Orange County area. She also performs regularly at private parties and special events. She recently travelled to Egypt in 2007, where she studied and performed at the internationally recognized Ahlan Wa Sahlan Festival. |
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| Contact and Class Information |
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| Serena currently teaches belly dance classes at Pro Dance Center in Irvine, CA. You may visit www.prodancecenter.com or www.serenabellynesia.com for more information on her classes and performances. |
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