WEST ADAMS STUDIOS   

Katya Malaya. Belly dancer, choreographer, costume designer and teacher. She came to LA from Israel in 2009 to explore the Middle Eastern culture in the West. She masters the styles of Classical Raqs Sharqi , Baladi, Malaya, Saidi, etc.

Katya began her journey in the world of belly dance 5 years ago in Israel. She studied under many teachers, yet her true spiritual mentor is Miri Alon. Miri taught Katya not only the techniques and combinations of the dance, but transmitted the feeling, sense and the history of the art of belly dancing.

Katya finished Miri Alon’s Oriental Dance Instructor School and Aerobics education course in the Academy of Sport in Haifa. During her 5 years belly dancing career Katya achieved a lot. She founded her own belly dance studio in her home town. Katya produced and choreographed two theatre dance shows that consisted of more than 30 dancers. Katya frequently organized parties and festivals for the belly dance community all over Israel. Katya and her ensemble were invited numerous times to perform in various cultural events held by the municipality of Haifa. During the annual spiritual festival “Muza”, Katya held belly dance workshops for the participators. Katya also won the “Golden Menorah” talent competition and was later invited to perform in a Gala show in Berlin.