Your Joy Teachers 2nd – 4th October 2026

Sonya of Cairo is a professional dancer and choreographer. Sonya has been immersed in oriental dance since early childhood. Her mother, Marianne DS, founded L'ADS in Paris 17 years ago; it was the largest dance association! Sonya began her training with Marianne DS and continues her studies with the renowned Egyptian professional, Randa Kamel! Sonya is distinguished by her purely Egyptian style! Sonya of Cairo is now based in Cairo and travels the world for festivals: China, Brazil, Europe, USA, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, South Korea, Argentina, Malaysia, and Thailand. She performs nightly in Cairo's finest hotels! Sonya of Cairo is also a teacher at the largest festival in Cairo, "Raks of Course."

Fascinated by the arts from an early age, Nivetha began her journey in Belly dance 13 years ago. Through her training in Belly dance and Yoga, she discovered a deep connection with Tribal Fusion Belly dance, which continues to shape her artistic voice.

She holds certifications in Dancecraft – Key of Diamonds and Krysalis – Invocation, and is a Level 2 Yoga practitioner certified by the Yoga Certification Board, Government of India. Mindfully blending nuances from the various dance forms she is trained in, Nivetha continues to evolve her style with Belly dance as its foundation.
A certified FCBD® Teacher, she is proud to be the first officially recognised FCBD® Sister Studio in India. As a solo artist and the director of Saara – The Tribe, she has presented her work on prominent dance platforms.

Based in Bangalore, Nivetha conducts regular certified classes and has taught workshops and performed at numerous belly dance festivals across India. In recent years, she has expanded her reach internationally, bringing her dance programs to Europe, the UK, and Australia, and sharing her artistry with the global Belly dance community.

Amanda Rose is an internationally acclaimed instructor and performer based in Barcelona, Spain with a passion for helping students feel connected to their bodies, and explore Middle Eastern dance styles. While she holds regular classes in Barcelona, she also travels internationally, inspiring dancers worldwide with her dynamic teaching style and captivating performances. Known for her technical precision, emotionally captivating performances, and insightful instruction, Amanda Rose’s approach to dance, art and pedagogy is greatly shaped by a background in sociology, 2 decades of experience with Middle Eastern dance, and a master’s degree in Dance Movement Therapy. She has received wide recognition for her online platform Amanda Rose Online, where she has been offering high-quality online instruction for over 10 years. Instruction includes online pre-recorded and live classes, coaching for competitions, and creative and artistic development, intensive long-distance training projects, personalized feedback, and exploratory movement. Amanda Rose also works as a Dance Movement Therapist, facilitating groups and individual sessions online and in-person.

Alexis Southall is an internationally acclaimed fusion bellydance performer, choreographer, and educator. Known for her musicality, precision, and innovative artistry, she has taught and performed in 23 countries. As the founder of the Juniper Project and producer of Infusion Emporium, Alexis continues to inspire dancers worldwide through her performances, mentorship, and creative work

Sureya Hussein is a professional dancer, choreographer and instructor based in London, UK. Her passion for dance stems from her Turkish culture where she has trained, taught, competed and performed in a variety of styles including Turkish Oryantal, Egyptian Raqs Sharqi, Egyptian Folklore, Turkish Romany as well as Fusion.

Over the last 4 years, Sureya has won multiple awards including first place in the IDB dance championship, as well as medals in Turkiye, Spain and Ireland. She is also the first dancer born in England to win awards for both Turkish style and Egyptian Raqs Sharqi professional categories internationally, as well as Fusion.

Sureya is passionate about sharing her love of dance as well as information about Turkish and Middle Eastern culture. She is an enthusiastic teacher who is always happy to answer questions and encourage artistry to help bring out the best in her students.

Sureya regularly teaches private classes, group classes as well as workshops around the UK and holds a mixture of pedagogical, fitness and performing arts qualifications