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aniela is an innovative fusion bellydance artist mixing delicate feminine sensibilities with an impressive display of core strength and muscle isolation. She maintains the fluidity and grace of traditional belly dance while introducing an experimental fusion flair. Her unique style is influenced by various dances such as Flamenco, Tango, Modern and Hip Hop. Daniela was born in Venezuela to Belgian parents and raised in the United States, so it is only natural that she draws her inspiration from around the world.
At 18 years of age, she began her training in Traditional Egyptian and American Cabaret styles of bellydance, traveling as far as Egypt to study and perform with some of the world's greatest dancers. However, after seeing Rachel Brice perform in 2006 she fell in love with the beauty of Tribal Fusion Bellydance. Then she immediately began expanding her practice and began the experimental journey of Tribal Fusion Bellydance. After years of dedication and passion for the art form, she is now internationally known for a uniquely feminine, imaginative, and thoroughly captivating fusion style.
When she's not wowing a crowd, Daniela is busy sharing her love of the dance with others. Because of her fun yet challenging teaching style, she is a highly sought after instructor. She has taught workshops at Tribal Fest in California two years in a row and also throughout Europe. Currently she resides and teaches in St. Petersburg, Florida and is the founder and director of Fleur De Lys Dance Company. She also continues to study regularly with her highly influential mentors including Rachel Brice, Bozenka, Mira Betz, Zoe Jakes, Amy Sigil and Suhaila Salimpour.