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Anita is based in Hertfordshire and London, England and performs and teaches Egyptian Dance. Until she found dance again, she has spent years as an English teacher and Educational Psychologist, she worked in IT specialising in Training, Quality and Implementation Consultancy. Prior to teaching dance and enjoying eBaying, she spent ten years in the field of Bereavement and Addiction counselling.
Anita studies regularly with notable Raqs Sharqi and Egyptian dance teachers and musicians across Europe and Egypt.
Anita teaches weekly classes, holds video evenings and gives regular workshops. A passionate believer in developing students' body awareness, she nurtures the individuality of each student and encourages them to develop their authentic expression and unique performance style.
As well new contemporary inspirations in Egyptian dance such as Hilal Dance, Anita studies the styles and qualities of dancers from the hey-day dance era of the Egyptian world. For further inspiration and challenge, Anita makes regular trips to Egypt to further her understanding of the dance within the Egyptian culture and to work with traditional musicians, including The Musicians of the Nile.
Anita has been performing since 2000. In addition to solo work, she dances with the progressive and highly regarded TABEEYA Dance Company. As Egyptian Dance instructor at Champneys Health Resort for almost eight years, her strong, elegant style and clear teaching skills earned the admiration and respect of the many Middle Eastern regulars.
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