Our Instructors

  • Dhara

    DIRECTOR/INSTRUCTOR- BELLY DANCE & YOGA

    Dhara is an internationally acclaimed belly dancer and teacher with over 18 years of experience.
    She has trained with world-renowned instructors across Egypt, Turkey, and beyond, bringing depth and authenticity to her teaching.

  • Nirali

    ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR- BELLY DANCE

    Nirali is a passionate belly dance artist and assistant instructor at Aranya. She has been studying under Dhara’s mentorship for the past three years, continuously deepening her technique and artistry.

  • Willow

    INSTRUCTOR- FUSION BELLY DANCE

    Willow is a bold and transformative queer fusion belly dance artist, known for blending gothic, fusion, and modern styles with authentic movement and a wide array of cultural influences. She teaches Modern Fusion Belly Dance at Aranya.

“To watch us dance is to hear our hearts speak.”

— Indian Proverb