About Michelle (Michou)
British- Lebanese Michelle was introduced to the world of Middle Eastern dance and music from a young age. With a family background of professional dance, music and theatre she has now found herself following in the family footsteps!
A joyous and appealing dancer, she began training seriously after being drawn to the dance of her roots, expanding her knowledge and skills through regular training with Eva Green and frequent workshops with other expert dancers; some of which include Sara Kahan (Raks Sharqi), Yasmina, Ozgen, Anne White, Khafazy, Beata Toth, Shafeek, Rhanda Kamel, Serena Ramzy & Lubna Emam. Whilst dedicated to learning the art of Arabian belly dance, Michelle is also exploring her other loves of Turkish and Indian styles.
Michelle is one of the organisers of the Bellyworld “Silk Route” show, a monthly cultural showcase of dancers and musicians in Balham, working alongside her colleagues Eva and Nancy. She also co-produces the successful Shakers and Movers theatre shows in Wimbledon and, is a member of the professional troupe, Spirit of the Orient Dance Co. As a solo artist, she regularly performs in restaurants, haflas, private and, corporate functions in and around London and the Home Counties.
A qualified Fitness Instructor with the YMCA, Michelle teaches fitness and belly dance classes centred within the New Malden / Teddington / Kingston areas, as well as running a (soon to be online) belly dance clothing and accessories company.
For the future, Michelle considers it important to continue to push herself and further develop as both a dancer and teacher.