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ABOUT ASTRA

Astra has been performing and teaching the Ancient Art of ‘Middle Eastern’ Dancing, more commonly known as ‘Belly Dancing’, for the past 21 years, establishing her Astra’s Dance Studio in Mississauga, in 2001.

She studied under the instruction of Professor Eddy Manneh. Professor Manneh, who instructed famous dancers in the Middle East as well as the Western World, is a native of Beirut, Lebanon. Astra also joined the academy’s professional dance troupe ‘The Arabian Sahara Dance Company’, who performed all over Canada and the United States. Astra researched and studied the methods of other great teachers and choreographers such as: Mahmood Reda of Egypt, Shahrazad of Cologne, Germany, the late Ibrahim Farrah of New York City, Yousry Sharif and more.

Astra a native of Athens, Greece, moved to Canada in her teens. Her passion for this Art started at a very young age, and upon many occasions she found pleasure in performing for family and friends.

At this time in her life’s journey, Astra desires to create awareness of the benefits derived by making Middle Eastern Dance and Exercise, part of one’s life style.

Astra is very much looking forward to having the opportunity of working with you in the near future!