2026 Valentine's Soiree
Meet the Performers
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Belly Dance & Beyond Studios
1. Suhura
We are so proud of our student troupe.
These women have dedicated countless hours of practice and passion to bring this performance to life. Tonight, they open the show with a little sass, asking the timeless question—
“Do You Love Me?”—expressed through the playful spirit of Egyptian Shaabi.
Choreography by Isa Kalila
Isa Kalila, Daniela, Aleena, Angela, and Sue

Instructor and Performer at World Dance Studio Orlando, FL
2. Laila
Uh-oh, uh-oh, uh-oh, oh no no….are you ready to throw yourself into love? The kind of love that makes you so crazy you don't care who sees it or hears it? Let Laila guide you to let go of all your inhibitions and show just how your love can do what no one else can

Melbourne Belly Dancing Space Coast, FL Performer
3. Tatyana
Tatyana is from Melbourne Beach, and is a part of the Melbourne Belly Dancing Space Coast Troupe. Tatyana has a background in ballet, jazz, yoga, painting, and photography. She is dancing a Muwashahat-inspired fusion to Indila - Love Story Official Remix Derbouka by Mehdi Ryan.

Orlando, FL Perfromer
4. Souma
"I’m a woman of many shores — France, the UK, California — and tonight I dance classical Tarab dance to Esmaouni, originally sung by the legendary Warda.
Esmaouni means “Listen to me,” and the music doesn’t command — it invites.
The singer and music carries the dancer and the audience on a shared journey of longing, dignity, and emotional truth, where vulnerability becomes strength."

Melbourne, FL Performance Troupe led by Samarah
5. Luna Habibi
Get ready for something playful, powerful, and delightfully unexpected. This next piece is a joyful fusion of rhythm, personality, and movement that dances just outside the lines. Led by Samarah, please welcome Troupe Luna Habibi, bringing you their unique flavor and irresistible energy in “Bambalenna.”

Melbourne/Palm Bay Instructor/Performer
6. Thalya
Prepare to feel this one.
This next performance lives in the breath, the heartbeat, and the spaces where love lingers long after the music begins. Please welcome Thalya, professional performer and instructor from the Space Coast, as she offers a deeply felt, love-woven journey to “Ribcage.” This is movement that speaks from the inside out.
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7. Daniela Marina
Daniela Marina is a Venezuelan dancer whose artistic journey has crossed cultures and countries through movement. Tonight she presents a Middle Eastern fusion solo set to ‘Ata Ose Li Tov’ by Nasrin Kadri, a song whose title means ‘You make me feel good.’ This piece holds deep personal meaning, as it was first performed at her own Jewish wedding. Rooted in powerful musical tradition and modern expression, the song speaks of a love that uplifts, transforms, and fills life with light.

Bellywood Studios Orlando, FL Instructor and Performer
8. Virginia
Virginia Assad, based out of Orlando Fl, is an instructor, choreographer, and creative director of asada belly dance and benat el fan (daughters of art). Tonight Virginia is honored to be joining Bellydance and Beyond. She'll be dancing to an arabic classic Bahlem Beek. cover version by Tariq Arruh.

Belly Dance & Beyond Studios Troupe
9. Suhura
Performed at the ABDC Spring Hafla, Suhura brings you a vibrant and graceful celebration of renewal.
Large fan veils bloom across the stage like flowers awakening in spring,
set to “Hayat” by Hanin(e), the renowned Egyptian female violinist.
Choreography by Isa kalia and Bianca
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Isa Kalila, Aleena, Angela, Carmen, and Sue
INTERMISSION
Raffles!

Belly Dance & Beyond Studios Troupe
10. Suhura
Why not let your veil become your dance partner? This piece blends the romance of the East with the sparkle of the West,
wrapped in a classic American Cabaret vibe. Please welcome Suhura dancing to “Cleopatra in New York.”
Choreography by: Bianca and Isa Kalila
Bianca, Angela, Simone, Aleena, Daniela, Carmen, and Sue

Merritt Island, FL Instructor and Performer
11. Zorba
With over 30 years of dance and a recent trip to and performance in Egypt, Zorba brings you a musically filled vibrant performace. A master of zills he plays along with the fun tunes of the song Wambo
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Vero Beach & Port St. Lucie Performance Troupe
12. Yvonne's School of Dance
Our next performance is by Yvonne’s School of Dance based in Port St.Lucie. Tonight, they will be presenting an original choreography to “Baladi” by Asena. The dancers would like to thank Bellydance & Beyond Studios for the invitation to dance for all of you this evening, and for putting on beautiful events like this that give dancers an opportunity to share their passion with others. Please welcome, Ary, Daisa and Frances.

Belly Dance and Beyond Studios
13. Aleena
Aleena is from Belly dance and beyond studios and is dancing a fusion style piece to fuego. With her fan veil flickering like flames, she’s ready to light up the stage
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Orlando, FL Disco Iskendar Instructor and Performer
14. Veronica
Veronica Lynn is an Orlando based belly dance performer offering a variety of regional styles and maintaining a presence in the Central Florida restaurant and nightclub circuit. This evening she returns to her psychedelic roots with a fusion improvisation to a 1970's Turkish jam, "Supurgesi Yoncadan" by Zafer Dilek. Veronica is a new mom to a teeny baby boy human and an old mom to two badly behaved cats. Please enjoy this groovy Anatolian tune.

Melbourne, FL Instructor and Performer
15. Samarah
This next artist carries decades of devotion in her movement—a master instructor, seasoned performer, and the guiding force behind Troupe Luna Habibi. Hailing from Canada, her dance is rooted not only in technique, but in ancestral memory—a deep, soul-bound connection to the Vikings, where strength, spirit, and story intertwine. Tonight, she dances in reverence—
for her ancestors, for the rhythm of the past, and for her enduring love of belly dance.
Please welcome Samarah, as she journeys through “Yggdrasi II.”

Belly Dance & Beyond Studios Instructor & Performer
16. Isa Kalila
This next performance is a celebration of legacy, artistry, and love of the dance. An award-winning professional belly dancer and instructor, her movement is shaped by both mastery and heart. She is the author and co-author of the Suhura choreography, created alongside her mother, Bianca—together, they are the proud owners of Belly Dance & Beyond Studios, a home built on community, creativity, and shared passion.
Tonight, she dances with deep pride for her students, her friends, and the art that binds them all. Please welcome Isa Kalila, ready to express her artistry to “Bos Shouf.”
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Belly Dance & Beyond Studios Troupe
17. Suhura
To close the show, we invite you on an icy journey into the unknown. Performed at the ABDC Halloween Hafla, these sultry sirens know exactly how to command their swords. Follow along… but beware—
you may find yourself hypnotized as Suhura, also known as The Enchantresses,
dance to “Naga” by Solace
Choreography by: Bianca and Isa Kalila
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Bianca, Sue, Aleena, Angela, Carmen, Daniela

Much Gratitude​
Volunteers and Dancers
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.
To our incredible volunteers—your time, energy, and behind-the-scenes magic are what made tonight flow so beautifully. We truly could not have done this without you.
To our dancers—thank you for your courage, dedication, and artistry. You trusted the stage, shared your hearts, and brought this space to life with movement and soul.
And to those who so generously contributed raffle donations—your kindness and support mean more than words. You helped uplift our community and made this evening even more special.
This show was built on love, generosity, and collaboration, and every one of you played a part in making it unforgettable.
We are deeply grateful.
2026 Raffle Donations
Huge Thank you to our Raffle Donors!


