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Athena Najat is a Greek-American belly dancer with an extensive background in classical ballet and modern dance techniques. She began her Middle Eastern dance education under the mentoring of master teachers in New York such as Serena, Rayhana, and Layla, whose motivation and encouragement deeply inspire her performances. She has since travelled the world to experience the dance traditions of Egypt, Turkey, Morocco, Cyprus, Greece, FYROMacedonia, and Israel and continues to extend her research and learning in this rich dance form.
Her love and passion for Middle Eastern music has introduced her to the culture of the “belly dance community” allowing her to unveil her many expressions of joy, grace, humor, and sensuality through movement and performance. Inspired by musicians as well as dancers, Athena continues to expand her personal dance style. Keeping herself open to all forms of movement allows Athena to develop innovative concepts for fusion while honoring the exquisite traditional forms of Middle Eastern dance.
Athena involves captivated audiences in a fun and energetic celebration of music and dance.
Athena's Accomplishments:
-Has performed in NYC professional venues such Lafayette Grill, The Cupping Room, Le Figaro Café, Tagine Dining Gallery, Le Streghe Restaurant, Kush, Fincan Turkish Restaurant, Casa LaFemme, Pamela's Global, Village Crown, Kalivia, 17 Murray, The Turkish Consulate, Marakesh(NJ) Casablanca (Philadelphia), Tropi-gala (San Francisco) and internationally at CHAKRA, Destijl and Garden of Eden (Athens, Greece), and various festivals and events in Morocco, Turkey, Cyprus and Egypt.
-Currently performing with AP Motion Dance Company and on ballet faculty of AP Motion Dance Studio.
-Modern dance choreography has been performed in Massachusetts and New York, collaborating with several modern dance choreographers and composers
-Former Corps member of The National Youth Ballet of Boston
-Danced with NJ Ballet Company
-Masters degree in Performance Studies with a focus in Dance Anthropology and a Bachelor’s degree from New York University’s Gallatin School in DANCE, CULTURE, and BELIEF.
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