Space Coast Raks - Instructors
Launch yourself into the Belly Dance Universe with Brevard’s only Belly Dance Immersive presented by Hip Motions.
Launch yourself into the Belly Dance Universe with Brevard’s only Belly Dance Immersive. Take classes from internationally recognized Belly Dance Instructors right here on the Space Coast!
2024 Space Coast Raks Instructors
Our 2024 Space Coast Raks event features the international superstar Vanessa of Cairo and Local Guest Instructor Bianca Namaste.
Featured Instructor
Vanessa of Cairo
Vanessa is a an American-born dancer, who had been living and dancing full-time in Egypt for 12 years. After 12 years performing full-time in Egypt, Vanessa is thrilled to be back in the states to share her love of dance, experience, and insights with you! She has specifically designed these workshops to be beneficial for all levels—mostly geared intermediate thru professional, beginner students are encouraged to attend and participate as well. Vanessa is Artistic Director of Jawaahir, and she continues to teach internationally, coach teachers and professionals, and has recently launched her new mentorship program—Transform. To date, she is the first and only American woman to start and operate a production company in Egypt. Vanessa has held contracts in 5 Star hotels, in addition to dancing and acting in plays at Balloon Theatre—one of Cairo’s most famous establishments. Since 2011, she has been invited to numerous countries to teach and perform, and she is thrilled to share her insight, experience and love of dance with you! Vanessa holds a BFA in Ballet from Texas Christian University.
Guest Instructor
Bianca Namaste
Bianca has been practicing and teaching Yoga combined for 20 years and practicing and teaching Belly Dance for over 7 years. She is also an Energy Chios Master, Holistic Life Coach, and owner and artistic visionary for BellyDance and Beyond Studio in Titusville, FL. Bianca has learned to combine the two arts for maximum strength and flexibility in the areas needed to dance. Gentle and simple stretches allow the body to relax and release fight or flight and truly allow for the body to create a beautiful dance. Bianca has been involved in fitness all her life and is her pleasure to share her knowledge with you.