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 also organises the “Silk Route” show with her trusty team! Silk Route is held on aternate months and is a cultural showcase for dancers and musicians, held in Balham. Working with various dance colleagues the aim is to bring a professional and artisitc programme of dance to the belly dance and non-belly dance community. Michelle 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, where she has gained qualifications within several areas of fitness - Michelle teaches fitness in Clapham, Teddington, New Malden and Surbiton areas, as well as running a belly dance clothing accessories company.
Michelle is a Zumba® and Zumbatomic instructor and a full ZIN member and is also part of the Strictly Fit team of instructors at Fitness First.
For the future, Michelle considers it an integral part of her own progression to continue to push herself and further develop as both a dancer and teacher -
always eager to learn more and taking master classes, workshops and further fitness training - she feels it's an important part of her own development and that of teaching.
Michelle can also be contacted for workshops, tasters, parties and functions.