When you dance to your own rhythm,
life taps its toes to your beat.
BIO
Every carefree, pleasant motion of our bodies that merges with music, every flowing brush stroke and creation is a guide to freedom.
Perceiving, accepting, and moving the body in new ways can help to experience one's life story in new ways. The potential of healing and creative powers in movement and body awareness is limitless.
After more than 20 years of international teaching in Middle Eastern and fusion dance, my career has culminated in the direction of dance and art therapy. Since 2014, I have been working with non-verbal therapeutic tools, and currently, as a psychology student, I am striving to deepen my knowledge in the field of cognitive psychology.
NEUture Dance - NEUture Dance is a somatic and creative self-awareness method integrating movement, body awareness, and nervous system regulation. Working within a neuroaffirmative framework, the approach supports participants in developing embodied presence, emotional regulation, and authentic self-expression. The programs are psychology-informed and accessible to all. The method is also informed by contemporary neuroscience, including principles of Polyvagal Theory, emphasizing safety, connection, and nervous
ART PROJECTS & MODERN FUSION DANCE - My sessions are designed for dancers who wish to deepen their creativity, refine their technique, and develop a strong artistic vision. We focus on performance skills, meaningful and embodied movement, and building authentic stage confidence.
Through these programs, I share my many years of professional stage experience, supporting artists in fully realizing their unique potential and expressive voice.
You can find detailed information about weekly training classes, workshops, private sessions, performances, and ongoing art projects via the Events link.
Performing Experience
Dance • Choreography • Theatrical Productions
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International Dance Festival artist (2010–present) – invited teacher, performer and judge
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GoldenScarf – Arabic Folklore Dance Theater (2007–present) – director and choreographer
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Effendi Arabic Folk Dance Company (2005–2010) – founder and instructor
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Moonrise Andalusian Dance Theater (2005–2008) – dancer and co-choreographer
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Merlin International Theater Budapest – Art of Orient Company
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Art of Orient (2004–2007) – dancer and co-choreographer of the first Hungarian professional oriental dance company
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Lóvasút Cultural Center, Budapest (2025–present) – Nőforgás (HerCircle) Multidisciplinary performance exploring the stages of a woman’s life through a contemporary artistic lens.
Education
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Babeș–Bolyai University – BA in Psychology (2023–present)
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Hungarian Polytechnic College, Hungary – Costume Designer and Engineer (2002–2005)
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Egyptian Dance Master Courses – Folklore Studies (2000–2012)
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Endre Jeszenszky Ballet School, Hungary (1988–1992)
Additional Professional Development
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Self-directed studies in movement-based awareness practices and whirling meditation
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Participation in experiential groups in Integrative Dance and Expression Therapy
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Independent study of Polyvagal Theory
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Neuroaffirmative Approach – intensive weekend training (2025)
Awards
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2nd place Bellydance World Cup 2005 Ahlan Wa Sahlan Festival, Cairo
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Best dance group and choreography 2004 International Raqs Sharky Festival, Budapest
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Costume Designer of the year 2010
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2021 Hollywood RaksFilm Festival - 7 nominations and Producer’s Choice Award with the LOTUS SUTRA dance video
Invitation Highlights
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US Tour 2014,2015, 2016, 2017
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Japan Tour 2015, 2016, 201
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Moscow Bellydance World Cup judge 2014, 2015, 2017
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Jaén Bellysur Festival Artist 2013, 2015, 2018, 2020, 2023
Nowadays
Since 2015:
Started performing and teaching her modern dance based fusion style World wide.
2017:
D.N.A. Dance, Nature, Art
retreat camp - Kelowna /Canada/
Holistic dance based self-awarness training
Since 2021:
NEUture Dance retreat programs /Hungary/
Therapeutic dance, sound therapy and self knowledge program with horses
Since 2023:
Student of psychology at the Babes-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca
Since 2025:
Neuro-affirmative psychological supporter
Owner & Designer at SCHAFER Fashion
CURRENT CLASSES
