Aksana Danilava– professional dancer, teacher, choreographer.. Born in Minsk, Belarus, currently lives in Portland, Oregon, USA . She can be found dancing in middle eastern restaurants and parties throughout the Pacific Northwest and sometimes travelling with Jillina's Belly Dance Evolution productions. She is a personal trainer, coach and fitness instructor focusing on Barre, flexibility and strength formats. This lends a strong athletic quality to her energetic and expressive performance style. Her passion for the dance has made her a lifelong student continuing to pursue new styles, music and modes of expression.