Belly Dance by Deniz

Authentic Turkish-American Dancer & Musician

Dedicated to the Diverse & Artistic Representation of Middle Eastern Dance

About Michelle Deniz

My lifelong passion for dance, equality, multiculturalism and women’s leadership development inspires me to be dedicated to the diverse and artistic representation of Middle Eastern dance.  As a professional dancer, developing percussionist, and supportive instructor, I strive to educate our community through the art of Middle Eastern dance and music.  I aim to do this through my professional pursuits as Co-Artistic Director of Dunya Belly Dance with talented Rosy Summerbell and as a company performer for Arabian Dance Theatre.

My dance style at the core is a unique combination of classical Turkish, Egyptian, and Lebanese cabaret with jazz, ballet and theatrical influences.  I’m also trained in a variety of Middle Eastern fokloric dances, and I’m a developing percussionist playing finger cymbals/zills, darbuka/doumbec, davul, tambourine/riqq, and frame drum.  I’ve been told that my performance and teaching style is very fun, energetic and playful, while also being classy and professional.

Below are additional links and photos of my dance and music pursuits:

• Principal of Belly Dance By Deniz (including my biography and videos)
• Co-Founder/Artistic Director of Dunya Belly Dance including classestaught and performances
• Co-Producer of Hafla on the Hill
• Company Performer/Producer’s assistant of Arabian Dance Theatre

Contact me to book special event performances, hen parties, private tuition, and master classes and view performance videos and the photo gallery below.