The Professional Belly Dancers of Belly Motions!
Our Performers always present top quality Oriental Belly Dance Show or interactive Group Class that will enhance and embellish your event while illustrating the beauty, mystery, and vibrancy of Arabic music and dance. Performers create each Show or Group Class to meet the needs of the client’s theme and to provide the best experience possible for all guests!
Portia |
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Portia’s high-energy performances are absolutely captivating; a spectacle of grace and femininity, making her one of the most sought after artists of today. Her heart felt interpretation of music, her tremendous ability to engage and entertain her audiences, and the sheer elegance of her dance are what won her first place in the Nile Group’s
International Oriental Competition in Cairo, Egypt in June 2008; a prestigious honor held by an elite few. Portia earned the love and respect of many of the industry’s most celebrated stars. Aida Nour, Freiz Zayed and Tito all proclaimed, “Spectacular performance!” “Portia is simply amazing!” Cairo’s very own superstar Asmahan said, “Who knew someone from outside of Egypt could dance like this! Portia has incredible talent and heart.” |
Caitlin Ray |
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Caitlin is an expressive, free-spirited and inspirational performing artist. A studied and soulful dancer, Caitlin has beautifully integrated the graceful and classical lines of Egyptian Oriental with the strong, sharp elements of American Tribal to create her own unique, dramatic and sensational style that has made her one of Belly Motions fastest rising stars on the international scene!
Caitlin’s breath-taking performance with veil entrance at the Nile Group Festival in Cairo, Egypt won her the fifth place showing for the International Solo Oriental Competition in June 2009. In her capacity as a teacher Caitlin is energetic and exciting. As a choreographer, Caitlin’s passion for this art is absolutely communicable and inspirational! Mesmerized by the beauty of Belly Dance as a young girl, Caitlin has dedicated her time to advance in this art form. Her passion has driven her to study with Master Instructors from around the world. In addition to performing with Belly Motions Entertainment Services Group, Caitlin has also performed in many large-scale theater productions, further developing her skills as a seasoned performer and choreographer. |
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Miss Luisa |
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Miss Luisa is known for her beautifully graceful and charismatic style. Her warm-hearted enthusiasm and emotion are masterfully presented through her performances as she elegantly transforms Belly Dance into a fantastic, lively, and inspirational experience for children and adults alike.
As the Director of Children’s Programs at Belly Motions, Miss Luisa is actively involved with Miami-Dade County Public Schools through the Miami-Dade Partners Program, and donates her time and talents working with various charitable organizations, including the American Red Cross, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and the Beautiful Shimmies Project with the Greater Miami Wellness Center. In addition to teaching and performing professionally with Belly Motions and at the University of Miami, Miss Luisa has a second passion for the arts and currently holds two degrees; Bachelors of Design and a Masters of Architecture from Florida International University. |
Jennifer |
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Jennifer is known for her fiery and exhilarating performances; she absolutely sizzles on stage! Jennifer’s flair and charisma, along with her endless passion and love for dance has made her one of the most sought after performers in Florida and throughout the United States. Brilliantly combining her two loves, Belly Dance and Salsa, Jennifer has created her own unique style of “Miami Spanish Fusion” that is sexy and distinctive.
A powerful and inspiring performer and instructor, Jennifer has shared the stage with The Gypsy Kings, Will Smith, Portia and Ansuya; and has appeared on many television programs throughout the Americas. Jennifer recently had the great privilege of producing her first Instructional DVD flavored with her exceptional Belly Dance and Salsa Fusion. In her capacity as a teacher Jennifer is positively inspirational! Jennifer has also performed in many large-scale theater productions, further developing her skills as a seasoned performer and choreographer. |
Kamila |
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Kamila is an exquisite theatrical entertainer who has fused her extensive background in many genres of dance including Classical Ballet, Jazz, Modern and Oriental Dance to create thrilling and spectacular performances. Kamila’s graceful and exotic interpretations of music, combined with her unique specialties with Fire Dancing, Snake Charming and Shadow Dancing have made her an instant favorite with Belly Motions’ clients everywhere!
Known for her intense and breath-taking performances, Kamila has performed for many celebrities including P-Diddy, Vin Diesel, Missy Elliott, Jamie Foxx and Andy Garcia. She has performed at the MGM Grand, Barton G, Nikki Beach and The Opium Group for corporate clients such as Absolute Vodka, Ocean Drive Magazine and Nieman Marcus. An accomplished choreographer and instructor, Kamila has immersed herself in dance as an art form, constantly striving to set the best example for her students as a professional and well-rounded entertainer. |
Lorena |
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Lorena’s elegant and charismatic style blends the classical Oriental dances of the Middle East with influences of modern techniques, creating beautifully emotive presentations that always amaze and delight audiences everywhere.
Lorena’s extensive studies in Oriental dance have lead her to many of the worlds’ most renowned masters of the art! Lorena has also studied Ballet, Flamenco, Jazz, and Argentinean Native Folk dance. This fusion of flavors is what has helped to propel this amazing performer to the forefront of Belly Motions’ Entertainment Services Group. In her capacity as a teacher Lorena is positively inspirational! Lorena has also performed in many large-scale theater productions, further developing her skills as a seasoned performer and choreographer |
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Narayani Maharaj
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Narayani’s elegant and charismatic style is based in the classical Bharata Natyam dances of South India, with influences of modern Bollywood technique, creating a unique fusion of beautifully emotive presentations that always amaze and delight audiences everywhere.
Narayani Maharaj is a disciple of Harija Shivakumar from the Kalaksetra School of Dance in Chennai India. With over 18 years of extensive studies in classical Indian Bharata Natyam, Bollywood, Dandia and Kathak dances of India, Narayani worked with the Natya Nectar Dance Company in New Delhi, India. She has also been the Director, Choreographer and Performer for the Coconut Grove Krishna Fest since 2008. In addition to performing, Narayani was selected as the Director and Choreographer for the 2011 “Festival of India” in Coconut Grove. |
Gabriela |
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Gabriela’s elegant and charismatic style blends the classical Oriental dances of the Middle East with influences of modern techniques, creating beautifully emotive presentations that always amaze and delight audiences everywhere.
Gabriela’s studies in Oriental dance have led her to many of the worlds’ most renowned masters of the art to create her unique flavor our clients love, and making her one of the rising stars with Belly Motions’ Entertainment Services Group. Having appeared in many large-scale theatre productions, Gabriela has further developed her skills as a seasoned performer and choreographer. |
Roshana Nofret
Roshana is a soulful and versatile artist, Roshana Nofret is a world-renowned performer of Oriental Bellydance/Raqs Sharqi, Raqs Baladi, Middle Eastern and North African Folkloric Dances, and Iranian Classical & Folkloric dances. Her diverse background and exquisite technique evokes brilliant, elegant, and captivating performances, full of emotion and passion; and with an incredible connection to her audiences. Roshana seamlessly fuses traditional and contemporary dance elements while keeping the original essence of the dance, producing a uniquely delightful and engaging cultural experience both on stage and in her classes.
Roshana started belly dancing at the age of 14 under the instruction of Tamalyn Dallal at the Mid Eastern Dance Exchange, and has been passionately dedicated to practicing this art form for several years, training with some of the best and most prestigious Master Instructors throughout the world. She has performed internationally in Asia, Canada, and Egypt, and is the First Place Winner of the 2008 Miami Bellydance Convention’s Professional Raks Sharqi Competition. Roshana has been featured in local and international media, such as television, newspapers & magazines, and music videos.
Roshana’s artistic goal is to delight and educate her audiences by sharing her knowledge of the dances of the Middle East in order to promote the appreciation and cultural understanding of this art, further elevating it to the utmost level of recognition and admiration. She is currently completing a Bachelor’s degree in Arts with Anthropology as her major to further deepen her cultural studies of the art form and its origins back to top
