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Maria D’Silva Director and Organiser Of International Belly Dance Mania Born in East Africa, Maria is a belly dancer of Goan Portuguese decent. Maria has trained in Ballet, Jazz, Modern and Latin American and took up The Art of Egyptian dance 17 years ago. She has travelled extensively and danced in many Arabic countries with Egypt being her first love. Maria has performed in both Cairo and Luxor and has wooed Arabic audiences in Egypt with her authentic feel of the dance. She is recognised for her high standards of performances and teaching by Egypt's renowned Master Dance Instructors. Her workshops are inspiring-technical, informative, Changeling & fun. Her style is classic, earthy and grounded whilst her grace uplifts each movement with passion. In the UK Maria is recognised as one of the leading Master teachers in Egyptian Dance and is highly sought after for her teaching and performances.Maria has been the featured guest teacher & dancer for numerous Arabic Dance events in England, Scotland , Wales & abroad. International Belly dance Congress + Competition Judge Belly Dance Super Stars, Fantasia, Mosaic, Majma , North Norfolk belly dance, , Sopen ,WADA etc and also represented the U.K. at the International Festival Oriental Berlin 2007.She has also appeared on television in the UK & Turkish National television.
Director of the Midlands Arabic Dance Extravaganza & Director of The Nile Dance Company and also Teaches and Performs at numerous Arabic dance events in the UK and Egypt Her passion is teaching women the art of the dance for levels from the beginner to the professional dancer has enriched not only the student but raised the profile of the dance as a cultural art form. Maria is known for her clarity in her teaching techniques, approachability and her openness and is a highly respected teacher amongst the dance community
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