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"A 'must see' "
~ Rolling Stone Magazine
A disciplined professional with a tight, powerful technique and a dynamic personality, Jillina has devoted her life to dance. As artistic director for the Bellydance Superstars and the choreographer of the Desert Roses, audiences admire Jillina for her artistic interpretations, her understanding of the culture, her musicality and innovative style. On the 2003 Lollapalooza Tour, the show received rave reviews. A “must see” Rolling Stone declared.
She is a spellbinding and gregarious performer whose passion for dance amazes audiences everywhere. As founder and director of the Award winning Sahlala Dancers, Jillina pulls from a strong background in Jazz, Ballet, and Hip Hop to create a colorful Middle Eastern and world fusion repertoire. Her talents have taken her around the world to Japan, Aregentina, U.K., Europe, Taiwan, Brazil, Monaco, Canada, Germany, Paris, Ireland, 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”.
In addition to appearing on a number of television programs, and co-producing a line of instructional videos and performance dvds that due to their success are now offered in 5 different languages. Jillina travels the world extensively teaching seminars and performing in concerts. Through her years of professional and teaching experience, Jillina has mastered the art of dance instruction to artists of all levels. Jillina’s annual trips to Egypt allow her to progress in her art as well as keep up with all the modern trends, which she graciously shares with students and peers. As a master instructor, she upholds the integrity and tradition as well as incorporating her signature style.
Jillina choreographed and directed the Bellydance Super Stars and Desert Roses concert at the world famous "Follies Bergere" in Paris and due to its success returned in the Fall of 2005. Recently, Jillina returned from a successful three month run in Monte Carlo with the Bellydance Super Stars and Desert Roses at the famous "Monte Carlo Casino", as well as numerous sold out workshops and concerts through out Europe.
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