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BIOGRAPHY

Jillina has devoted her life to dance.

With a background in Middle Eastern, Folklore, Jazz, Ballet, and Hip Hop, she creates a colorful Middle Eastern fusion repertoire that has inspired collaborations with some of the world’s leading instructors and performers. Traveling extensively to create productions and teach seminars that embody her unique style of dance and dance education, Jillina also advocates a local dance community, owning the creative hub, Evolution Dance Studios in North Hollywood, California. Whether on stage, coaching one-on-one, or teaching a group of 1,000 students, Jillina’s vibrant ability to connect with people on and off the dance floor continues to influence dancers and entertain audiences worldwide.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“...Her personality was truly what you see on stage, pure passion for dance...A true artist will inspire you inside out.  And that's exactly what I learned from her…(Jillina is) an inspiration!"

 

—  Natalie Nazario, International Dancer

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  • Kapalua, Kapalua, HI 96761, USA
    Join Jillina Carlano, Artistic Director of Bellydance Evolution, Co-Director Luna Poumian (March 2025) in breathtaking MAUI for this five-day intermediate to professional level dance intensive.
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  • Arabesque World Dance, 451 Chair Ave, Lexington, KY 40508, USA
    Arabesque World Dance is delighted to present a full weekend of exciting dance workshops and Gala Show for A Dancers Journey 2025 with TWO Instructors. The incomparable Jillina Carlano of Bellydance Evolution, and Master Instructor, Professor Ehab Hasan former Director of the Reda Troupe!
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THE COMPANY

Bellydance Evolution Theatrical Dance Show
BELLYDANCE EVOLUTION

Montecito Journal - “…these dancers bring a new level of Artistry to our beautiful art.”

 

Advertising Age - “Mesmerizing.”

 

 

The Examiner - “…the best bellydance show I have ever seen.”

 

 

Gilded Serpent - “…wildly acrobatic, fierce…”

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BOOKINGS

If you are interested in bookings, please contact the company that best suits your needs.

JILLINA

International workshops & performances

jillina@jillina.com

 

BELLYDANCE EVOLUTION

National & International tours & residencies

booking@bellydanceevolution.com

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