Innovative instructor and virtuoso performer Despina is obsessed with belly dance. The rich sounds of music from her Greek childhood and the tantalizing movements of belly dancers in the Greek night clubs awakened a passion within her to study the dance. Despina’s dance adventure started in 2005 in Fat Chance Belly Dance Style. She later on discovered the Salimpour institute. Her connection to the dance fueled her to continue training and exploring by joining world renowned choreographer's Dalia Carella’s classes.
Despina's unique style seamlessly blends modern and vintage belly dance influenced by her Greek heritage, Dalia Carella and the Salimpour format. You can find her performing / teaching in NYC and at various festivals. Despina is also a proud member of the Dalia Carella Dance Collective.
Teaching in Astoria, Queens, Despina creates a dynamic, enjoyable learning environment for her students, who attest to her ability to challenge them to dance safely with ease, grace, power.