classes
“teaching is an act of love where knowledge is the best gift.”
Martina Cancio
teaching the art of dance since 2004
join private classes
In-person (at Arabian Ranches, Dubai)
Online via Zoom
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belly dance - all levels
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tribal fusion belly dance - beginner and intermediate levels
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Samba - beginner and intermediate levels
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belly dance and samba workshops available for private groups and dance festivals (contact for more informations)
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dance class for parties and events - hire 1 hour class to have fun with your guests, learn some steps and break the ice. Suitable for corporate events (staff party), friends gathering and birthday parties.
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Menwa Dakhan/ Egypt
"When I dance with Martina everything flows smoothly. Her passion is poured out from her heart to her dance. I’m taking private classes with her; she understands the movement level of the body and practice accordingly. She prepares the body then teaches the sequence by explaining the anatomy of the movement, how it looks like, & how to excute it. Also, she explains the facial and body’s expression required to that specific song/music to complement the movement. I’m truly enjoying by leaning from such talented and kind hearted dancer."
Zeena S. / Sri Lanka
“I consider myself very lucky to have got the opportunity to learn under Martina. I soon found out that she was not only a talented teacher but a beautiful person inside out. She made us all feel comfortable, building our confidence, encouraging us and gently correcting our mistakes.
We were all sisters from different backgrounds, ethnicities, professions learning together, connecting with each other through this beautiful magical dance.
Her class was always so full of fun.
Learning from her has been a wonderful experience. A terrific teacher full of energy and enthusiasm. Martina brought out the best in us.
The thought of belly dance always brings a smile to my face and lifts my spirits transporting me to a magical world."
Roberta darrigo/ Brazil
"The gratitude I have for this woman cannot be expressed in words.
I arrived in dubai with almost no experience as a belly dancer and with many myths about “Bellydance”, which ended up limiting my art. Taking classes with Martina improved not only my technique, but my freedom of expression, which allowed me to create my own identity within the dance.
Her contagious energy motivated me, while her technical and theoretical knowledge inspired me.
But I can't finish this testimony without talking about her unconditional passion for dance, a passion that is visible in any video of her, even through a screen, it is possible to get touched.
Definitely one of the most amazing people I've met."
Nawal Salem/ arab emirates
"I had amazing classes with Martina, I feel big difference in my dance. I have learned from her how to do a perfect Shimmie."
Sorcha Mcconville/ Ireland
"I have seen such a transformation in the way I move! Before starting classes with Martina, 7 months ago, I had never danced in my life and was as flexible as a robot (lol) so she really had a lot of work to do to unlock my natural rhythm and help me build the correct muscle memory to have the core belly dancing moves at my fingertips and toe tips! She has also helped tune my ear to really hear the beat and flow of music and translate that into my body. I've come such a long way with her help and I'm excited to continue with her and take my belly dancing practice to the next level! She is so enthusiastic, supportive, patient and fun! She is also an incredible dancer and teacher. You will learn more than how to bellydance, she will give you a complete curriculum in the history of Egyptian and Arabic dance and spin offs such as Tribal Fusion that you will become inspired and obsessed with this practice."
Carol Sandarriaga / Colombia
“I took pole dance clases with Martina and I absolutely love her charisma, energy, attitude and dedication, the love she puts in to the class and the support she gives to her students is amazing and makes you feel you can do anything.”
Eliana sampa/ lebanon
"Martina is a very good dance teacher. I enjoyed the Belly Dancing lessons with her a lot. She has a great style and very creative. She is also funny and a very sweet person."
Maria Lizeth/ Colombia
"Martina is an inspirational teacher, so encouraging and enthusiastic one, it's clear she love sharing her extensive knowledge... The classes are so fun and engaging that really help you to improve your technique.. I wouldn't hesitate to recommending her, she is a very special and clever teacher and person."
Angela Silva/ Brazil
“A dance teacher that directs you to the success, with a contagious great energy and with an unique way of teaching.”