My Dance Resume

Style

While focusing on bellydance, Leena has cross trained in other forms which lends flair and solidity to her technique while serving as a resource for creativity.

While she has created numerous bellydance fusion pieces, her style is veering back to Egyptian Bellydance styling which is her current focus
One can describe her style as individualistic, free spirited, fiery and graceful.

Training

Her training spans across Egypt, UK and USA. She has taken group and private lessons with the following: Farida Fahmy (Egypt), Colleena Shakti (USA), Latifa Nejim (Russia), Kristina Derkach (Russia), Nesma (Spain), Lubna Emam (Egypt), Anna Borisova (Russia), Natalie Nazario (USA), Alida Lin (Taiwan), Silvia Salamanca(Spain), Nadia Nikishenko (Russia), Nika Mlakar (Slovenia), Mia Sha’uri (Puerto Rico), Nour (Egypt), Dalia Carella (USA), Bevin Victoria (USA) while she has taken group lessons only with several more renowned, inspiring teachers from across the globe.

Cross training

She has also trained with master teachers while in Attakkalari (India’s premier professional dance school) such as Clare from UK (ballet), Michel from France (contemporary) and Raam Kumar (Kalaripayattu).

Intrigued by other forms, Leena has actively has also explored Burlesque, Modern contemporary, Indian Classical forms (Kathak, Oddisi), American Tribal Style (ATS), Latin styles (Salsa, capoeira), Contact Improvisation and Physical Theatre.

Teachers

Testimonials

Colleena Shakti (USA)

http://www.colleenashakti.com/

” Leena who is the organiser is a dear friend and a very important person to me as an artist. There are only few people in life we meet who understand our vision. Leena is one person who understands and respects my vision and we share the same vision of art. Hence Im very happy to be part of Bwitchs. “

Sedona Soulfire (USA)

http://www.sedonasoulfire.com/

” Being at Bwitchs ive felt nothing but positivity, great energy and good vibes from everyone. Im so proud that the festival is here .. that leena is anchoring the intentions of women empowerment in India through the arts. It’s the most beuatiful place to do it. Ive felt super inspired by the whole experience. My heart is light and bright with everything that has happened. “

Payal Gupta

www.payaldanceacademy.com

” I had a wonderful time – all thanks to Leena who has taken of everything including little details! The workshops and students have been great. India has not seen such a great variety of bellydance acts from various countries. Ive had a wonderful time … “

Nika Mlakar (Slovenia)

” Leena took amazing care of teachers, students and everyone to ensure the whole festival was a total success. I loved my experience in India. I felt a strong connection with Leena and everyone .. I shall take back amazing memories and I hope to return! Muah! “

Nadia Nikishenko (Russia)

www.nadia-dance.com

” We had a very good atmosphere of friendship, community and enjoyment. It was a coming together of the arts with a goal of empowering women which is very noble. Leena took amazing care of us. Was such a pleasure to be here! “

Natalie Nazario (USA)

www.natalienazario.com

” For me it was amazing to be part of this Women Empowerment Movement. All of my dancing is about expression and feeling. To do this in real life – to share our real selves without inhibition and with love is what the universal intention is about. Im entralled to be part of this well thought of festival. “
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