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 Tara, Anna Kemper, Sara Kahan (Raks Sharqi), Yasmina, Ozgen, Anne White, Khafazy, Beata Toth, Rhanda Kamel, Serena Ramzy & Lubna Emam. Whilst dedicated to learning the art of Arabian belly dance, Michelle is also exploring her other loves of Lebanese and Asian styles.
Michelle organised The Silk Route show with her trusty team! The Silk Route was held in London on alternate months as a cultural showcase for dancers and musicians. Working with various dance colleagues, the aim was to bring a professional and artistic programme of dance to the bellydance and non-bellydance community. Michelle also co-produced the successful "Shakers and Movers!" theatre shows in Wimbledon and has been a member of the professional troupe "Spirit of the Orient Dance Company". As a solo artist, she regularly performed in restaurants, haflas, private and corporate functions in and around London and the Home Counties.
A qualified Pilates, Gym and Fitness Instructor as well as a Personal Trainer, Michelle teaches in West Dorset. Michelle was part of the Strictly Fit team at Fitness First. Passionate about womens' fitness she has also taught at an exclusively Womens' Only gym in Greater London. Understanding her clients may sometimes be nervous or intimidated by gyms, Michelle often undertakes private tuition and PT within the clients' home.
Michelle considers it an integral part of her own progression to continue to push herself and further develop as a dancer, teacher and fitness professional. Always eager to learn more she attends master classes, workshops and continued fitness training.
Michelle can also be contacted for workshops, tasters, PT and tailored classes - see Contact Me page.
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 Tara, Anna Kemper, Sara Kahan (Raks Sharqi), Yasmina, Ozgen, Anne White, Khafazy, Beata Toth, Rhanda Kamel, Serena Ramzy & Lubna Emam. Whilst dedicated to learning the art of Arabian belly dance, Michelle is also exploring her other loves of Lebanese and Asian styles.
Michelle organised The Silk Route show with her trusty team! The Silk Route was held in London on alternate months as a cultural showcase for dancers and musicians. Working with various dance colleagues, the aim was to bring a professional and artistic programme of dance to the bellydance and non-bellydance community. Michelle also co-produced the successful "Shakers and Movers!" theatre shows in Wimbledon and has been a member of the professional troupe "Spirit of the Orient Dance Company". As a solo artist, she regularly performed in restaurants, haflas, private and corporate functions in and around London and the Home Counties.
A qualified Pilates, Gym and Fitness Instructor as well as a Personal Trainer, Michelle teaches in West Dorset. Michelle was part of the Strictly Fit team at Fitness First. Passionate about womens' fitness she has also taught at an exclusively Womens' Only gym in Greater London. Understanding her clients may sometimes be nervous or intimidated by gyms, Michelle often undertakes private tuition and PT within the clients' home.
Michelle considers it an integral part of her own progression to continue to push herself and further develop as a dancer, teacher and fitness professional. Always eager to learn more she attends master classes, workshops and continued fitness training.
Michelle can also be contacted for workshops, tasters, PT and tailored classes - see Contact Me page.
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