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Why BellyDance Discovery?

We believe that Bellydance is like “Discovery Channel” to women. Every woman will re-discover herself with ease, comfort and joy not only on a physical level, but also emotionally, spiritually and socially.


Vision of BellyDance Discovery

 

Bellydance Discovery aims to share the passion of dance and celebrate “sisterhood” among women from all walks of life. We want to celebrate women of all races, cultures, body shapes & size. We hope to add zest to women’s lives so they can live with panache!

Bellydance Discovery consists of a team of qualified instructors that are here to share their passion and knowledge with you...


Yuki Chua- Founder of Bellydance Discovery (BDD)

 

Yuki embarked her bellydance journey in 1998 during her studies in University of Sydney, Australia.  She was first introduced to “Oriental Dance” at the age of eleven, having captivated by the feminine nature of the dance and the possibilities of fleshy women dancing.

 

Bellydance became a new language for Yuki to understand her body. She set up her studio for the purpose of spreading the joy of Middle Eastern dance education. Her strong dedication to bellydance has kept her motivated in pushing bellydance in the local scene and regionally. She has learned from many great international bellydance masters and shares her knowledge with her students.

 

 

Yuki holds a strong background in physical education and is certified in Aerobics, CPR and Basic Exercise Course. She has taught bellydance workshops and classes in Singapore and Malaysia since 2003.

 

She has been featured on numerous publications. These days, Yuki spends less time performing and focuses on training her dance troupe and running her new studio.

 

Likes: Feeding her dancers with ample food and gigs

For Yuki’s full Bio, please check here. 

Joey

 

She Believes in “A  good bellydancer” will at least need to have strong techniques and be able to dance with expression (soul).

She likes to sleep, travel, dancing and eat non stop!!!

 

Her Bellydance History:-

  • 2003 Started bellydancing in Sphinx Middle Eastern Dance & Arts in Singapore

  • 2003 Perform  in Singapore Street Festival 2003

  • 2003 Perform in Standard Chartered Bank Annual Dinner & Dance

  • 2003 Perform in “Night of Egyptian Rhythm and Dance July 2003” Concert with Hossam & Serena Ramzy

  • 2003 Persue Bellydancing in Bellydance Discovery

  • 2004 Perform in Starcruises Superstar Virgo 8 “Ladies Wellness Cruises”

  • 2004 Started teaching in Bellydance Discovery

  • 2005 Perform in Arabian Nite 2005 “Beyong  Bellydance”@ Sentosa

  • 2005 Perform in Singapore Street Festival 2005

  • 2006 Perform in Arabian Nite 2006 @ Sentosa

  • 2007 Perform in Chingay Parade 2007

  • 2007 Choreograph and perform in Bellydance Discovery Dinner & Dance 2007

  • 2008 Choreograph and perform in Bellydance Discovery “Love Around The World” Concert

Her Winning Awards in Bellydancing:-

  • 2006 1st Runner Up troupe category in Singapore Asia Bellydance Competition (Singapore)

  • 2006 Champion troupe category in Singapore Asia Bellydance Competition (Asia)

  • 2006 2nd Runner Up for Solo Category in Singapore Asia Bellydance Competition (Singapore)

  • 2006 2nd Runner Up for Solo Category in Singapore Asia Bellydance Competition (Asia)

  • 2007 1st Runner Up for Solo Category in Singapore Asia Bellydance Competition (Singapore)

  • 2007 Choreographer for 2nd Runner Up troupe in Singapore Asia Bellydance Competition (Singapore)

Other Achievement

  • Since 1993 Theatrical trained

  • 2000 Diploma in professional make up from Cosmoprof

Bellydance Master Workshop Attended

  • Magdy El Leisy

  • Yousry Sharif

  • Tanyelli

  • Claire Naffah

  • Raqhia Hassan

  • Aziza

  • Hadia

  • Hindy

  • Fatem Salama


Angelina

She is a very nice, caring & patient instructor. She is not pushy & not aggressive in teaching

Fitness Certifications:

- Basic Mat Pilates by The Center For Women’s Fitness
2007
- Pre/Post Natal Mat Pilates by The Center For Women’s
Fitness 2007
- Aqua Fitness Instructor by Federation Of International Sports Aerobics & Fitness 2006
- Basic Sports Massage by Singapore Sports Council2006
- Integrated Stability Training Certification Course by Australian Graduate School Of Health & Sport Science 2004
- Corrective Exercise Certification Course by Australian Graduate School Of Health & Sport Science
2004
- Mediball Certification Course by Australian Graduate School Of Health & Sport Science 2004
- Federation Of International Sports Aerobics & Fitness Certified Personal Trainer June 2003
- Fitness Instructor Course by Singapore Sports Council 2002
- Basic Exercise Course by by Singapore Sports Council 2002


Sharmilah

 

Been dancing since she was in Primary school. Involved in a lot of cabaret gigs. Started belly dancing in 2003.

In her class, you will feel that yourself escape into a world that is stress- free. Dance as a therapy, feel like a Diva, embark on self-love, full of laughter & fun. She focus on emotions, confidence, facial expression. Gentle feminine movements.

The 4 Golden Rules Compulsory in her Class:-

1.  Have FUN

2.  Be DRAMATIC

3.  Have EXPRESSION

4.  Be & Feel SEXY

 

Her Achievements:

- Participated in Samba Walk 2008, Bollywood dance performance, Drag Queen impersonation of Pop Stars.

- Professional make-up certification

- Diploma in Professional Make up

- Hair & fashion styling

- Body Painter

 

Belly dance masters’ workshops

 

1.  Magdy El Leisy

2.  Mahmoud Reda

3.  Raqiah Hassan

4.  Amar Gamal

5.  Aziza

6.  Hindi

7.  Hadia

8.  Claribel

9.  Yuki


Mandy

 

She is a patient, fun-loving, easy-going, caring, approachable instructor. She emphasizes on continuous practice to build a strong techniques foundation. "Everyone can dance as long as you have the passion! Be creative & be yourself!" Mandy

 

Her Achievements:-

1. Adult First Aid from St John Ambulance Association

 

Bellydance Master Workshops:

  • Aziza

  • Hadia,

  • Hossam & Serena Ramzy

  • Sadie


Pansy

 

Pansy strongly believe that it is a must have passion in dance, be yourself and enjoy your dance. She emphasizes the importance in techniques, encourage continuous practice make perfect. In class, she will highlight and show the Dos & Don’ts movements, highlight what & how Don’ts movements will lead to injuries.

She is very willing to share, fun and approachable.

She likes to travel, dance, listen to music & drumming.

 

Her Bellydance History:

2004 Beginning of bellydancing life with Anna, Anna Performance Dance Company

2005 Joined Belly Dance Discovery

 

 

She performed at many various events, schools, restaurants, private events like birthday parties, weddings, celebrations organized by PA Community Centres around in Singapore, etc.

  • 2004 Arabian night @ Kreta Ayer Community Centre

  • 2005 Channel ‘U’- Chinese programme

  • 2005 Cheng San Celebrates National Day

  • 2005 Clementi Celebrates 40ys National Day

  • 2005 Radin Mas Racial Harmony Nite 2005

  • 2005 Guinness World of Record on "The most number of people dancing bellydance at the same time!"

  • 2005 & 2006 Sentosa Arabian Night

  • 2006 Rhythms and Belly Dance of the Nile Concert with Hossam & Serena Ramzy @ Victoria Theatre and Kallang Theatre

  • 2006 Pasir Ris East Lantern Night

  • 2006 Singapore Tourism Board

  • 2006 Took part in Singapore Asia Bellydance Competition

  • 2007 McDonald New Look Celebration @ Pasir Ris shopping centre

  • 2007 Belly Dance Fusion Tubilation Concert with Kamellia @ Victoria Theatre

  • 2007 Clement Police Delta Division’s Dinner & Dance

  • 2007 Chingay Parade

  • 2007  Perform @ French School

  • 2008 Thousands Prosperous Lunar New Year Celebration @ Singapore Expo

  • 2009 School Pocket Fund Charity Show

Bellydance Masters' Workshop Attended:

  • Hossam & Serena Ramzy

  • Kamellia

  • Rose

  • Laziza Layal

  • Seda Jurin

  • Aziza

  • Hadia


Fiona

 

She is a friendly, patience and cool instructor. Also strong believer in the importance of building technique foundation first.  She is technique driven and Safety always come first in her class.

She likes to sleep, travel, dance and read.

 

"Have fun while learning new things."  Fiona

 

Her Dancing History

2004 Organized first 2 Beginner corporate classes for my company with Bellydance Discovery and move on to regular classes with Bellydance Discovery 2005 Form a bellydance troupe call "La Belle Du Mirage" 2005 Started instructor training in Bellydance Discovery 2006 Started teaching in Bellydance Discovery

 

Her Winning Award

  • 2006 2nd runner up troupe category in Singapore Asia Bellydance Competition

  • Bellydance Master Workshop Attended

  • 2005 Magdy El-Leisy / Dina / Soraya Zayed in Cairo, Egypt

  • 2008 & 2009 Hadia in Singapore

  • Bellydance Event Highlight

  • 2005 Chingay Performance

  • 2005 Street Festival Performance

  • 2005 Start Cruise Onboard Performance

  • 2005 & 2006 Sentosa Arabian Night

  • 2005 Guinness World of Record on "The most number of people dancing bellydance at the same time!" 2006 New Paper Bellydance Workshop 2006 National Cancer Center Charity Show 2007 Chingay Performance 2008 Bellydance Discovery "Love Around The World" Concert 2009 School Pocket Fund Charity Show

Personal Achievement

  • Certified PADI Advanced Scuba Diver

  • Stand on The Great Wall in China

  • 18 days Nepal Mountain Trekking Adventure

  • Kiss The Pyramid in Egypt

  • Missionary trip in Calcutta, India


Jully

 

Jully is Fun, outspoken and approachable. She emphasizes on building foundation in techniques and development of personal dancing style.

She likes reading, listening to music and dancing (bellydance, salsa, jazz & exotic).

 

Her Bellydance History

2007 Started belly dancing with Bellydance Discovery

2009 Started teaching in Bellydance Discovery


Bellydance Master Workshop Attended

- Aziza

- Hadia 


"Great dancers are not great because of their technique.
They are great because of their passion"

 

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