BIOGRAPHY


A Master Dancer, Instructor & Choreographer, Jillina has devoted her life to dance. In 1999 she established her own dance company, Jillina’s Sahlala Dancers. From 2003-09 she served as Artistic Director and Main Choreographer for the Bellydance Superstars. She continued in her position as principal choreographer until 2010. In the spring of 2009, Jillina created Bellydance Evolution, for which she is a producer, co-director and performer. Bellydance Evolution is a revolutionary approach to the art of Bellydance; it is a theatrical show with a storyline, much like a ballet. Jillina pulls from a strong dance background in Middle Eastern, Folklore, Jazz, Ballet, and Hip Hop to create a colorful Middle Eastern fusion repertoire. She travels extensively, teaching seminars and performing in concerts. Her talents have taken her to England, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, Japan, China, Taiwan, Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Panama, Chile, Venezuela, Canada, France, Italy, Monaco, Germany, Belgium, Austria, Holland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Spain, Switzerland, Portugal, Luxembourg, Russia, Turkey, Morocco, Dubai and Egypt, gaining her recognition by the dance community worldwide. Jillina has won numerous awards from IAMED and the Giza Academy, including Best Modern Egyptian Dancer, Best Instructional Video, Best Dance Company and Dancer of the Year. Audiences around the world admire her artistic interpretations, understanding of the culture, and innovative style. Jillina has appeared on a number of television programs, including, “Dancing With The Stars” in the fall of 2008. She has co-produced 9 instructional DVDs, which, due to their success, are now offered in 5 different languages. She has also been featured in numerous award-winning performance DVDs. Through her years of professional teaching experience, Jillina has mastered the art of dance instruction to artists of all levels. Whether she is coaching someone individually or teaching a group of 1,000 students, she has a special ability to connect with people on and off the dance floor. Jillina serves as the teacher to some of today’s most admired stars. Annual trips to Egypt allow her to progress in her art as well as keep up with all the modern trends. As a Master Instructor, she upholds the integrity and tradition of this ancient and beautiful art form while incorporating her signature style. Jillina is the owner of Evolution Dance Studios, located in Universal City, California, USA. Evolution offers classes in all forms of dance – from bellydance to ballet, salsa to zumba, tango to tap and hip-hop to fire dance. The studio provides rehearsal space to some of Hollywood’s top artists and serves as a focal point for the Los Angeles Dance Community. In the summer of 2009 and 2010, Jillina was invited to be a featured performer in the prestigious Closing Gala at Ahlan Wa Sahlan in Egypt; an honor which has never before been awarded to an American.

A Master Dancer, Instructor & Choreographer, Jillina has devoted her life to dance. In 1999 she established her own dance company, Jillina’s Sahlala Dancers. From 2003-09 she served as Artistic Director and Main Choreographer for the Bellydance Superstars. She continued in her position as principal choreographer until 2010.
In the spring of 2009, Jillina created Bellydance Evolution, for which she is a producer, co-director and performer.

Bellydance Evolution is a revolutionary approach to the art of Bellydance; it is a theatrical show with a storyline, much like a ballet.

Jillina pulls from a strong dance background in Middle Eastern, Folklore, Jazz, Ballet, and Hip Hop to create a colorful Middle Eastern fusion repertoire. She travels extensively, teaching seminars and performing in concerts. Her talents have taken her to England, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, Japan, China, Taiwan, Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Panama, Chile, Venezuela, Canada, France, Italy, Monaco, Germany, Belgium, Austria, Holland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Spain, Switzerland, Portugal, Luxembourg, Russia, Turkey, Morocco, Dubai and Egypt, gaining her recognition by the dance community worldwide.

Jillina has won numerous awards from IAMED and the Giza Academy, including Best Modern Egyptian Dancer, Best Instructional Video, Best Dance Company and Dancer of the Year. Audiences around the world admire her artistic interpretations, understanding of the culture, and innovative style. Jillina has appeared on a number of television programs, including, “Dancing With The Stars” in the fall of 2008. She has co-produced 9 instructional DVDs, which, due to their success, are now offered in 5 different languages. She has also been featured in numerous award-winning performance DVDs.

Through her years of professional teaching experience, Jillina has mastered the art of dance instruction to artists of all levels. Whether she is coaching someone individually or teaching a group of 1,000 students, she has a special ability to connect with people on and off the dance floor. Jillina serves as the teacher to some of today’s most admired stars. Annual trips to Egypt allow her to progress in her art as well as keep up with all the modern trends.

As a Master Instructor, she upholds the integrity and tradition of this ancient and beautiful art form while incorporating her signature style.
Jillina is the owner of Evolution Dance Studios, located in Universal City, California, USA. Evolution offers classes in all forms of dance – from bellydance to ballet, salsa to zumba, tango to tap and hip-hop to fire dance. The studio provides rehearsal space to some of Hollywood’s top artists and serves as a focal point for the Los Angeles Dance Community.

In the summer of 2009 and 2010, Jillina was invited to be a featured performer in the prestigious Closing Gala at Ahlan Wa Sahlan in Egypt; an honor which has never before been awarded to an American.