Our Amazing Instructors

Veronika is the founder and artistic heart of The Bellydance Company, where she leads with more than 15 years of teaching, performing, and coaching experience across the UAE and beyond. She has developed a signature teaching style that blends elegant technique, musicality, and feminine expression, creating a safe and inspiring space for women of all ages.

Known for her grace, refined styling, and strong stage presence, Veronika brings the same level of artistry into every class. Her mission is to help women feel confident, feminine, and connected through movement — guiding complete beginners and experienced dancers with equal care.

She continues her professional development through international workshops and masterclasses, ensuring that her students receive high-quality, up-to-date technique and training.

Alona is an award-winning performer, coach, and choreographer with over 17 years of experience teaching and performing around the world. She has been invited as a master teacher and judge at international festivals across Ukraine, China, South Korea, Spain, Germany, Cyprus, and the UAE.

A champion dancer herself, Alona has won titles at major competitions including the World Cup and the Championship of Ukraine. Her students consistently perform and win at prestigious European festivals and championships.

Alona brings a powerful mix of technique, artistry, and stage experience to every class. Her teaching style is structured, inspiring, and focused on helping dancers grow with confidence and precision.

She is also the founder of a successful dance school in Ukraine (est. 2018) and continues to perform across the

UAE with her signature show-style performances.

Cristina is an international bellydance artist with over 20 years of performance and teaching experience.  She began her professional career in New York City, where her diverse performance credits include Off-Broadway productions, appearances at The Bellagio in Las Vegas, the feature film SATC2, and Good Day New York, among others.  In addition to her work in the Americas, Cristina has performed and taught in Bahrain, Tunisia, Lebanon, Egypt, Qatar and the UAE.

As a dedicated instructor, Cristina brings energy, passion, and expertise to every class. Her teaching focuses on strong technique, musicality, body awareness, and the development of each student’s individual style.

Now based in Abu Dhabi, Cristina continues to share her artistry, performing and teaching regularly throughout the UAE.

Carolina Michelle is a Mexican professional bellydance artist, instructor, and certified fitness trainer with over 15 years of experience in Oriental Dance. Based in the Middle East for more than eight years, she has developed her career performing and teaching across countries including Lebanon, Bahrain, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi.

Her background in fitness also brings a strong understanding of movement, strength, mobility, posture, and body conditioning into her teaching. 

For Carolina, bellydance is a way for women to move, express themselves, build confidence, and connect through dance.