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Raks
Hipnotik is a unique company bringing you elegant, exotic artforms. The
creator
of Raks Hipnotik, Belle Abbas (also known as Billie), is an expert with
henna, bellydance, psychic readings, and fine arts.
Belle
Abbas has been studying dance since childhood, beginning with ballet,
jazz and modern dance. She started her career performing in modern dance
and jazz troupes from New York to Miami before falling in love with belly
dance. She has studied belly dance from the best dancers in the country
and Middle East attending workshops taught by such esteemed dancers as
Suhaila, Jill Parker, Margo Abdo O'Dell, Dahlena, Suzanna Del Vecchio,
Nadia Hamdi, Fat Chance Belly Dance, Morocco with Terik, John Compton
and Jasmin Jahal to name a few. She has combined her knowledge of classic
oriental, American Tribal, and flamenco with
her modern dance and jazz background into an innovative fusion that stresses
the art of the dance. Her style is modern yet retains a classic feel.
Look for upcoming performances by Belle or her new dance troupe, RaksHipnotik.
She has years of experience teaching modern dance, jazz, yoga and belly
dance. She now teaches belly dance for all levels in the Orlando area.
She believes in strong technique and stresses proper alignment. She does
not believe in cookie cutter dancers and feels with the proper technique
you can find your own unique voice in this beautiful and sensual form.
Whether you are looking to become a serious belly dancer or want a strong
and fun workout there is something for everyone in one of her classes.
Performance opportunities available for advanced dancers. Belle is an
artist who attended the Parson's school of Design in New York and studied
with the well knownpainter,
Elwin Porter in South Florida.
She
has been a professional henna artist for many years. She uses only the
finest ingredients that produce a dark long-lasting stain that is hypoallergenic
and good for the skin as well as beautiful to look at. She is also a talented
psychic. She reads the tarot cards and uses psychometry to gain insight
into personal journeys. Her readings are accurate, always positive and
very entertaining. She does not do individual reading but rather uses
this gift as entertainment for events. She has performed as a dancer,
fortune teller and henna artist at all the area's theme parks. Her performances
include, corporate conventions, restaurants, the Orlando Museum of Art
and downtown clubs. She has produced and danced in workshops and shows
in and around the Orlando area.
For class schedules or to book Belle alone or with her troupe for your
next
event you may call 407-443-3120 or email Belle at belleabbas@rakshipnotik.com
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