Meet the Dancers
Ada
Ada brings decades of dance and theater experience to the art of Raqs Sharqi. Drawing on her studies and performances in Egypt, she brings authenticity, charisma, and captivating stage presence to audiences throughout Florida. As a former theme park performer, Ada has developed a natural ability to connect with audiences, creating engaging and memorable performances that blend cultural artistry with dynamic entertainment.
IG: @adaperforms
Dolores
Dolores is a passionate belly dancer with 12 years of experience, trained under Moroccan dancer Ilham and other respected local and international instructors. Known for her grace, artistry, and expressive style, Dolores brings authenticity, elegance, and heartfelt emotion to every performance.
Beyond the stage, Dolores is a Critical Care Physician Assistant who is equally proud to be both a dancer and a professional in medicine. She is deeply committed to excellence in both fields, bringing the same discipline, dedication, and passion to patient care as she does to her art.
Having performed at venues across Florida, Dolores creates memorable experiences that celebrate the beauty, richness, and cultural heritage of belly dance. Her performances reflect a unique blend of technical skill, artistic expression, and genuine love for the dance.IG: @bellydancebydolores
Beyond the stage, Dolores is a Critical Care Physician Assistant who is equally proud to be both a dancer and a professional in medicine. She is deeply committed to excellence in both fields, bringing the same discipline, dedication, and passion to patient care as she does to her art.
Having performed at venues across Florida, Dolores creates memorable experiences that celebrate the beauty, richness, and cultural heritage of belly dance. Her performances reflect a unique blend of technical skill, artistic expression, and genuine love for the dance.IG: @bellydancebydolores
Isa
Isa Kalila is a professional dancer who specializes in MENA (Middle Eastern; North African) dance forms, primarily Raqs Sharqi. Isa has a decade of training through people of the culture, and has been fostered by the MENA dance community since she was eleven years old. Isa takes her copious experiences in professional theatrical production and training and applies it to her dance performances, adding an extra layer of emphasis to her expression. She is known for her bubbly personality and signature style when she dances. Her dance is always meant to invoke emotion into her audience, whether it be to make you smile the brightest or bring you back to the passion of life. Isa is always learning, and strives to breathe life into the cultures she is representing.
IG: @isakalila
Jesenia
Jesenia, also known as the "Diasporic Showgirl," is an award-winning dancer based in Jacksonville, Florida. Bringing nearly two decades of professional dance experience to the stage, she weaves together a rich tapestry of movement traditions, including burlesque, SWANA (Southwest Asia and North Africa) dance, flamenco-Arabe fusion, Samba, and fire performance. Drawing inspiration from her own family ancestry and history, her work explores themes of cultural memory, identity, and resilience. Through powerful and captivating performances, Jesenia celebrates cultural connection, artistry, and her personal definition of feminine power.
Beyond the stage, Jesenia supports the dance community through performer coordination and scheduling, helping create seamless, professional experiences for dancers and event producers alike.IG: @diasporicshowgirl
Beyond the stage, Jesenia supports the dance community through performer coordination and scheduling, helping create seamless, professional experiences for dancers and event producers alike.IG: @diasporicshowgirl
Oriana
Oriana is a professional international bellydancer based in Tampa, Fl. She specializes in performing and teaching the Egyptian styles. IG: @orianabellydance
Sevdha
Sevdha is a professional dancer, choreographer, and troupe director specializing in Belly Dance, Bollywood, and Indo-Caribbean dance styles. With years of experience performing at weddings, corporate events, cultural festivals, private celebrations, and theatrical productions, she is known for creating vibrant, engaging performances that blend artistry, cultural authenticity, and entertainment. Her work draws from both traditional and modern influences, combining the elegance of Belly Dance with the energy of Bollywood and the rich traditions of the Indo-Caribbean diaspora.
As a dance troupe director, Sevdha choreographs and produces both solo and group performances tailored to a wide variety of audiences and events. From graceful cultural showcases to high-energy fusion productions featuring, never-before-seen specialty props and contemporary music, her goal is to create memorable experiences that captivate audiences and celebrate the joy of dance. IG: @sevdha Sevdha.com
As a dance troupe director, Sevdha choreographs and produces both solo and group performances tailored to a wide variety of audiences and events. From graceful cultural showcases to high-energy fusion productions featuring, never-before-seen specialty props and contemporary music, her goal is to create memorable experiences that captivate audiences and celebrate the joy of dance. IG: @sevdha Sevdha.com
Tabitha
Tabitha is a professional belly dance artist who embodies the essence and soul of Middle Eastern dance. With over two decades of training under renowned local and international instructors from both the Middle East and the U.S. she has cultivated a style rooted in authenticity, passion, and depth. Her accolades have shaped her professional poise and her intent in her dance is always to create or share an experience with her audience. IG: @tabithabellydance
Veronica Lynn
Hello! My name is Veronica Lynn. I'm a professional dance artist and director of the award-winning company Disco Iskandar. My specialty lies in fusion belly dance, American Cabaret, and Egyptian belly dance. Among my professional offerings are folkloric styles including saidi, dabke, and Iraqi Dom.
Described by press as "masterly" (Orlando Sentinel, 2024), my style is unique, upbeat, and unforgettable. My education in dance stems from study under multiple teachers in Florida, Texas, and California, as well as my membership in the prolific LA-based company Sahlala Dancers from 2021 to 2024 and nearly 15 years of experience as a thriving soloist.
Additionally, my work is informed by travel to Egypt and by study of the music, dance, history, language, and current events of the region, as well as those of the Levant.
I'm fortunate to call Orlando home. I provide entertainment offerings to all manner of events in Central Florida and maintain a presence in the Mediterranean nightclubs and restaurants in the area. I have organized two national tours for my dance company, and continue to travel to share this dance with audiences around the United States.
veronicalynndance.com
Virginia
Virginia Assad is an Orlando dancer, choreographer, instructor, and founder of the Benat el Fan troupe. Her focus is primarily the art form Egyptian Raqs Sharki. It brings her joy to perform for families with members of all ages and to share that joy with everyone in the audience. IG: @asadabellydance
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