Fresh off the set of America's Got Talent 2018, an
international and award-winning belly dance
(rakassa) performer &nd instructor; composer of
belly dance music; producer of international
instructional DVDs; major theatrical productions,
performer at weddings/festivals/charity
events/theatres/home lesson parties/family
functions/nightclubs and more. Lana Mini
discovered the world's oldest dance by accident
and has since become one of the most sought-after
dancers in her genre. Her goal is friendly, elegant
shows for all audiences.
Performer for celebrities including singer Usher,
Patrick Swayze, Persian and Arabic singing
sensations....and even studied with Singer
Shakira's own teacher (Bozenka!)
Named best entertainment twice in the city of
Detroit by Real Detroit Weekly, she dances big
stages and more smaller more intimate ones...
This is the dance created by women, for women, for
the pure joy of music and movement.
Years ago, Lana and her two closest friends sought
escape from the stressful world of animal rescue.
One evening, they walked into a belly dance class
out of pure curiosity and instantly felt the fire of
this ancient dance. From their, their passion for
Middle Eastern song was born. It made sense.
Metro-Detroit is home to the largest Arab
population in the nation, home to some of the best
Middle Eastern style musicians and dance
instructors in the world.
For years Lana traveled various continents to study
with the best instructors and herself has performed
with the most prestigious companies in belly dance
worldwide - as a repeated guest performer with
the Belly Dance Superstars (produced by
Sting/Police manager Miles Copeland), with popular
Persian singer Houshman Aghili and for events with
the Arab American National Museum where she
worked for three years.
When she's not performing, she's teaching this
dance as a way in non-competitive, no-egotistical,
supportive, friendly and fun classes for ALL ages,
shapes and sizes!
Her instructors are from Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Iraq
and Lebanon - and of course the U.S. She hosts
workshops for beginner students and bellydancers
nationwide and has hosted the dance's big names
including Rachel Brice, Petite Jamilla, Ansuya, and
many others.
The goal of Lana Mini as a bellydancer is to get
everyone on their feet and bring warmth and
happiness into a room with her designer, imported
costuming, attention grabbing hip moves, whirling
fabric and swords as she performs on large and
small stages. Weddings, festivals, theaters,
museums, charity events, nightclubs, home lesson
parties, family celebrations, on international TV....
to promote the high quality of belly dance
worldwide. Known for her rapid hipwork, family
friendly shows are creative, dynamic and always
traditional with cutting edge style. Teaches in
Oakland County, Wayne, County and Macomb
County, Michigan. Performances throug Michigan
and USA.
Lana believes the intent of any accomplished
bellydancer should to bring smiles and excitement
into a room - the audiences become part of the
show...All are welcome!
international and award-winning belly dance
(rakassa) performer &nd instructor; composer of
belly dance music; producer of international
instructional DVDs; major theatrical productions,
performer at weddings/festivals/charity
events/theatres/home lesson parties/family
functions/nightclubs and more. Lana Mini
discovered the world's oldest dance by accident
and has since become one of the most sought-after
dancers in her genre. Her goal is friendly, elegant
shows for all audiences.
Performer for celebrities including singer Usher,
Patrick Swayze, Persian and Arabic singing
sensations....and even studied with Singer
Shakira's own teacher (Bozenka!)
Named best entertainment twice in the city of
Detroit by Real Detroit Weekly, she dances big
stages and more smaller more intimate ones...
This is the dance created by women, for women, for
the pure joy of music and movement.
Years ago, Lana and her two closest friends sought
escape from the stressful world of animal rescue.
One evening, they walked into a belly dance class
out of pure curiosity and instantly felt the fire of
this ancient dance. From their, their passion for
Middle Eastern song was born. It made sense.
Metro-Detroit is home to the largest Arab
population in the nation, home to some of the best
Middle Eastern style musicians and dance
instructors in the world.
For years Lana traveled various continents to study
with the best instructors and herself has performed
with the most prestigious companies in belly dance
worldwide - as a repeated guest performer with
the Belly Dance Superstars (produced by
Sting/Police manager Miles Copeland), with popular
Persian singer Houshman Aghili and for events with
the Arab American National Museum where she
worked for three years.
When she's not performing, she's teaching this
dance as a way in non-competitive, no-egotistical,
supportive, friendly and fun classes for ALL ages,
shapes and sizes!
Her instructors are from Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Iraq
and Lebanon - and of course the U.S. She hosts
workshops for beginner students and bellydancers
nationwide and has hosted the dance's big names
including Rachel Brice, Petite Jamilla, Ansuya, and
many others.
The goal of Lana Mini as a bellydancer is to get
everyone on their feet and bring warmth and
happiness into a room with her designer, imported
costuming, attention grabbing hip moves, whirling
fabric and swords as she performs on large and
small stages. Weddings, festivals, theaters,
museums, charity events, nightclubs, home lesson
parties, family celebrations, on international TV....
to promote the high quality of belly dance
worldwide. Known for her rapid hipwork, family
friendly shows are creative, dynamic and always
traditional with cutting edge style. Teaches in
Oakland County, Wayne, County and Macomb
County, Michigan. Performances throug Michigan
and USA.
Lana believes the intent of any accomplished
bellydancer should to bring smiles and excitement
into a room - the audiences become part of the
show...All are welcome!
| Quick Facts: *Known for her rapid hip work * Performed for singer Usher * Best Dance Troop In Detroit (Real Detroit Weekly) * Named Best Entertainment Troop in Detroit (Real Detroit Weekly) * Named A "Face of Detroit" WDIV TV * Invited to perform: America's Got Talent, TedX Detroit * Worked with Patrick Swayze * Has performed throughout the U.S., in the Caribbean & Europe. * Turned down an opportunity to perform for a former President of the United States for ethical reasons *Teaches both beginner and advanced levels * First dancer to invited to perform at Arab American National Museum events, a Smithsonian Affiliate * Musical composer of Arabic fusion Belly Dance Music * Combines Flamenco Zapateados with Egyptian-style Bellydance * Produced an Instructional dance DVD that is selling worldwide. * Performed repeatedly as a guest dancer with the prestigious Belly Dance Superstars. * Dances with Jordanian artists Emad Batayeh and Fransis Batayeh * Executive Produced, Marketed and named the sold-out show at the Max Fisher Theatre, "Sean Blackman's In Transit" * Performed with Persian singer Houshman Aghili * Has one of the largest student base in Michigan * Told by her own instructor: "No one shimmies better than you. No one." |
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| ABOUT LANA |
| Call 586-242-9425. Or email |
| "Best Dance Troop." - Real Detroit Weekly "A must see." - The Travel Channel |
| What they're saying * "Crazy shimmies" - Belly dancer Rachel Brice * "No one shimmies better. No one." - Princess Madiha of Syria * "A Class Act. One of the best I've seen. And I've seen all over the world." -Ismael Ahmed Founder, Arab American National Museum * "In awe of her energy." - Yolanda Gezamye, client * "Perfect musicality." - Bellydancer Michelle Danielian * "You are the music. You are an artist." -Maestro Fransis Batayeh * She becomes the music." -Drummer Skeeto Valdez * "An excellent dancer," - Aida of San Francisco Performer/Teacher * "A true artist," -Adnan Hartki Arabic Keyboardist/composer * "She made our night." -Thelma Aldaki, Bride * "She is our dancer. She's family to us," -John Akouri Founder Lebanese American Festival, Director Lebanese American Chamber "AWESOME!" -Sabrina Fox, Bellydance Superstars |
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* Fox News * MetroTimes
* National Public Radio * Channel 4 News
* The Travel Channel * Channel 7 News
* Detroit Free Press * Strut Magazine
* HipMix Magazine * The Daily Tribune
* Visit Detroit magazine * The Oakland Press
* Al-Jazeera TV * WRIF FM radio
* Styleline * WDET FM radio
* Real Detroit Weekly * and others.....
* Hour Magazine
| May 18 & 19, 2019 9th Annual Detroit Raqs Midwest Raqs * WORKSHOPS & SHOW with the return of Michelle Sorensen and more! |