Elektra heads up the Goddess of the Dunes belly dance company, and has been belly dancing since 2002 . Her undying passion for belly dance inspired her to share her belly dance journey with like minded women who are looking to enrich their lives through movement and music. She has been trained in Egypt and is proficient in Egyptian cabaret, floor work, fire sticks, cane, drum solos, single veil, short veils, shamadan (candelabra), sagat (finger cymbals), sword (scimitar), wings of Isis, and Moroccan tray. She is an athletic dancer and delivers energized performances in classical Egyptian style.
Elektra has been a professional performer since 2005 and has performed for Saudi royalty in Seychelles ,corporate clients at Sun City and Vodaworld, and has appeared in local TV shows and interviews.
how I got started
Elektra has always been a natural dancer and started dancing from a young age. She was first introduced to belly dancing when she went to Sheikh's Palace restaurant and was totally mesmerised by the belly dancer - a truly life changing moment. She fell in love with the art instantly and started taking lessons.
She loves belly dancing as it gives her complete freedom, peace and joy. It allows her to express her femininity in a powerful and liberating way. Dancing moves her emotionally, spiritually, physically in a way that cannot be explained but only felt. It is an expression that stretches, encapsulates and empowers a woman's body, mind and spirit.
corporate clients
Elektra has performed at the events of a number of
corporate clients, including:
American Express
Anglo American
DELL
Microsoft
Didata
Standard Bank
FNB
IS (Internet Solutions)
Seeff Properties
Steers
tv appearances
MTV Base
Interview and performance in feature on sub-cultures within the
African continent.
Interviewed on Africa Awakes, a
daily breakfast programme. The
show featured belly dance as a form of African
entertainment.
03/2008
Binnelanders (MNET)
Belly dancer in a
party scene.
06/2008
Soul Impressions (DSTV 115)
TV programme featuring different artists. Belly dance was featured showcasing Elektra and Goddess of the Dunes professional belly dance company.
02/2009
Hansa Ad
Main Brazillian carnvial dancer
08/2009
magazine/newspaper appearances
My Week Magazine
Article featuring various dance forms as the 'new gym'. Goddess of the Dunes and Elektra was featured for Belly Dance.
03/2009
Randburg Sun
Article featuring Elektra
09/2009
regular gigs
Manhattan Night Club
Sheikh's Palace, Rivonia
Pappa's, Nelson Mandela Square
The Balconi, Fourways View
Mythos, Design Quarter
Adega, Peter Place
teacher's training
Levels I and II
Middle Eastern Dance Association
career highlights
Opening Goddess of the Dunes belly
dance company in March 2007.
Being selected byShape magazine
to host the Johannesburg workshop in February
2008 when they ran a promotion featuring belly
dancing workshops across the country.
Being invited to perform for a Saudi
Sheikh and his guests in March 2008 at the
Palace of the Lost City in Sun City.
Being invited again to perform for a Saudi Sheikh and celebrity audience in the Seychelles in September 2008.
Performing at the Women's Show at the
Sandton Convention Centre in April 2008 and
seeing our performances featured on Top Billing.
Training with world-renowned Rania
from Belly Dance Superstars in May 2007.
Being trained in Egypt in 2007.
To book Elektra as a performer for your next
function, please contact us.
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