Mina of Dalloua

Mina has been a student of dance and theatre since childhood. She studied ballet in her early years and had her first love affair with ethnic dance while in extensive programs such as Bharatanatyam (Classical East Indian dance) with Katherine Kunhiraman and Katakali with K.P Kunhiraman. In 1994 she began her study in Middle Eastern Dance and has since become an award-winning performer.

Mina studied with reknowned middle eastern dance instructor Isvari, whom she calls her mentor. Isvari taught classical Egyptian as well as the Folkloric and Fusion styles of the art form. From Isvari, Mina developed a deep appreciation not only for the classical styles of Middle Eastern dance, but also for the many different styles that can be found throughout that region, such as Tunisian and Turkish, as well as African. You can see these influences throughout the style Mina portrays though her performances and those of her students.

Mina has studied percussion in order to deepen her connection to the music in her dance. Through this study, she learned to perform to and interpret live music — a true test of the art form which has allowed Mina to develop an impressive resume of performances with some of Northern California’s best percussionists.

Mina has competed in many different competitions as a solo dancer as well as with her Troupe Dalloua Dance Company. She has judged the  ”A Night in Casablanca” belly dance competition hosted by Sirens in Serenity.

Through her classical training and love of the dance, Mina has developed a unique style which combines these classical dance styles with a variety of modern theatrical styles. Her unique style and grace have charmed audiences throughout Northern California and can be seen performing though out the Bay area and Sacramento as well as from time to time out of the state. Please check the performance schedule for more information or contact her through Dalloua Dance Company.

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Past (23)

A Night in the Oasis  primary image

A Night in the Oasis

Sat, Mar 31 • 8:00 PM

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The Shadow Side - A Dance Tarot Project primary image

The Shadow Side - A Dance Tarot Project

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Princess Farhana in Atlanta! June 17 - 19 primary image

Princess Farhana in Atlanta! June 17 - 19

Fri, Jun 17 • 8:00 PM

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South East Mosaic Dance Festival primary image

South East Mosaic Dance Festival

Thu, Oct 1 • 11:59 PM

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A Night in the Oasis primary image

A Night in the Oasis

Sat, Jul 18 • 7:00 PM

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Gems of the South Belly Dance Competition - 2014 primary image

Gems of the South Belly Dance Competition - 2014

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A Night in the Oasis primary image

A Night in the Oasis

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Costume Workshop - 6 week Series primary image

Costume Workshop - 6 week Series

Sun, Feb 1 • 1:00 PM

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Daring Dames and Vaude Villans - Jazz Prohibition Extravaganza primary image

Daring Dames and Vaude Villans - Jazz Prohibition Extravaganza

Sun, Sep 28 • 7:30 PM

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Princess Farhana Summer Explosion primary image

Princess Farhana Summer Explosion

Sat, Aug 9 • 10:00 AM

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Gems of the South Belly Dance Competition - 2014 primary image

Gems of the South Belly Dance Competition - 2014

Sat, Apr 26 • 9:00 AM

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A Night in the Oasis  primary image

A Night in the Oasis

Sat, Mar 31 • 8:00 PM

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The Shadow Side - A Dance Tarot Project primary image

The Shadow Side - A Dance Tarot Project

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Princess Farhana in Atlanta! June 17 - 19 primary image

Princess Farhana in Atlanta! June 17 - 19

Fri, Jun 17 • 8:00 PM

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South East Mosaic Dance Festival primary image

South East Mosaic Dance Festival

Thu, Oct 1 • 11:59 PM

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A Night in the Oasis primary image

A Night in the Oasis

Sat, Jul 18 • 7:00 PM

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Gems of the South Belly Dance Competition - 2014 primary image

Gems of the South Belly Dance Competition - 2014

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A Night in the Oasis primary image

A Night in the Oasis

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Costume Workshop - 6 week Series primary image

Costume Workshop - 6 week Series

Sun, Feb 1 • 1:00 PM

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Daring Dames and Vaude Villans - Jazz Prohibition Extravaganza primary image

Daring Dames and Vaude Villans - Jazz Prohibition Extravaganza

Sun, Sep 28 • 7:30 PM

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Princess Farhana Summer Explosion primary image

Princess Farhana Summer Explosion

Sat, Aug 9 • 10:00 AM

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Gems of the South Belly Dance Competition - 2014 primary image

Gems of the South Belly Dance Competition - 2014

Sat, Apr 26 • 9:00 AM

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Mina has been a student of dance and theatre since childhood. She studied ballet in her early years and had her first love affair with ethnic dance while in extensive programs such as Bharatanatyam (Classical East Indian dance) with Katherine Kunhiraman and Katakali with K.P Kunhiraman. In 1994 she began her study in Middle Eastern Dance and has since become an award-winning performer.

Mina studied with reknowned middle eastern dance instructor Isvari, whom she calls her mentor. Isvari taught classical Egyptian as well as the Folkloric and Fusion styles of the art form. From Isvari, Mina developed a deep appreciation not only for the classical styles of Middle Eastern dance, but also for the many different styles that can be found throughout that region, such as Tunisian and Turkish, as well as African. You can see these influences throughout the style Mina portrays though her performances and those of her students.

Mina has studied percussion in order to deepen her connection to the music in her dance. Through this study, she learned to perform to and interpret live music — a true test of the art form which has allowed Mina to develop an impressive resume of performances with some of Northern California’s best percussionists.

Mina has competed in many different competitions as a solo dancer as well as with her Troupe Dalloua Dance Company. She has judged the  ”A Night in Casablanca” belly dance competition hosted by Sirens in Serenity.

Through her classical training and love of the dance, Mina has developed a unique style which combines these classical dance styles with a variety of modern theatrical styles. Her unique style and grace have charmed audiences throughout Northern California and can be seen performing though out the Bay area and Sacramento as well as from time to time out of the state. Please check the performance schedule for more information or contact her through Dalloua Dance Company.

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A Night in the Oasis  primary image

A Night in the Oasis

Sat, Mar 31 • 8:00 PM

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The Shadow Side - A Dance Tarot Project primary image

The Shadow Side - A Dance Tarot Project

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Princess Farhana in Atlanta! June 17 - 19 primary image

Princess Farhana in Atlanta! June 17 - 19

Fri, Jun 17 • 8:00 PM

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South East Mosaic Dance Festival primary image

South East Mosaic Dance Festival

Thu, Oct 1 • 11:59 PM

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A Night in the Oasis primary image

A Night in the Oasis

Sat, Jul 18 • 7:00 PM

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Gems of the South Belly Dance Competition - 2014 primary image

Gems of the South Belly Dance Competition - 2014

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A Night in the Oasis primary image

A Night in the Oasis

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Costume Workshop - 6 week Series primary image

Costume Workshop - 6 week Series

Sun, Feb 1 • 1:00 PM

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Daring Dames and Vaude Villans - Jazz Prohibition Extravaganza primary image

Daring Dames and Vaude Villans - Jazz Prohibition Extravaganza

Sun, Sep 28 • 7:30 PM

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Princess Farhana Summer Explosion primary image

Princess Farhana Summer Explosion

Sat, Aug 9 • 10:00 AM

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Gems of the South Belly Dance Competition - 2014 primary image

Gems of the South Belly Dance Competition - 2014

Sat, Apr 26 • 9:00 AM

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A Night in the Oasis  primary image

A Night in the Oasis

Sat, Mar 31 • 8:00 PM

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The Shadow Side - A Dance Tarot Project primary image

The Shadow Side - A Dance Tarot Project

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Princess Farhana in Atlanta! June 17 - 19 primary image

Princess Farhana in Atlanta! June 17 - 19

Fri, Jun 17 • 8:00 PM

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South East Mosaic Dance Festival primary image

South East Mosaic Dance Festival

Thu, Oct 1 • 11:59 PM

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A Night in the Oasis primary image

A Night in the Oasis

Sat, Jul 18 • 7:00 PM

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Gems of the South Belly Dance Competition - 2014 primary image

Gems of the South Belly Dance Competition - 2014

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A Night in the Oasis primary image

A Night in the Oasis

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Costume Workshop - 6 week Series primary image

Costume Workshop - 6 week Series

Sun, Feb 1 • 1:00 PM

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Daring Dames and Vaude Villans - Jazz Prohibition Extravaganza primary image

Daring Dames and Vaude Villans - Jazz Prohibition Extravaganza

Sun, Sep 28 • 7:30 PM

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Princess Farhana Summer Explosion primary image

Princess Farhana Summer Explosion

Sat, Aug 9 • 10:00 AM

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Gems of the South Belly Dance Competition - 2014 primary image

Gems of the South Belly Dance Competition - 2014

Sat, Apr 26 • 9:00 AM

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