Biography

Crystal Silmi is a belly dance fusion performer, instructor and choreographer from San Francisco, California USA. She has become known for her unique style of hip hop infused movements and has performed for audiences around the world.

Skilled in both the art of classical Middle Eastern dance and modern fusion, Crystal puts her Arab American roots to the stage with a deep sense of rhythm and powerful athleticism. As a long time student of master instructor Suhaila Salimpour, Crystal has been a member of both the Suhaila Dance Company and Bal Anat.

In 2006 she founded the belly dance fusion troupe RaksArabi based out of Santa Cruz, California USA. RaksArabi dazzled audiences at festivals, charity events and a variety of venues drawing upon hip hop, jazz, North African and other dance styles enhancing the art of belly dance with a vivid and contemporary feel.

Now residing in Madrid, Spain, Crystal is seeking to expand and share her art throughout Europe and inspire students to explore themselves through the expressive art of dance.

Reviews

• Interview:

  Dance Doc

• Interview:

  Vegans are Cool

• Article:

  Enforced Arch

• DVD:

  BDTV DVD with Crystal Silmi

Saturday, May 11th

“Technical Tune-Up” with Hip Hop Belly Dance Fusion Combo

Through drills, dancers will undergo a thorough training in mastering high level technique for belly dance. We will also construct a short combo using these movements combined with a hip hop fusion stylization.

11:00-12:30pm

Sol de Luna
Calle Ignacio González Serrano, 6
Collado Villalba, Madrid, Spain

€15

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Saturday, May 25th

Hip Hip Chin Chin Choreography

This is a saucy, latin fusion dance number that alternates between slow, slow, quick, quick, slow, sharp and fluid – all grounded in the foundation of belly dance. It is upbeat and accessible to all levels of dancers.
We will work on refining technique and cover traveling dance movement.

1:00-4:00pm

Motion Pacific
131 Front St. Suite E
Santa Cruz, California USA

$35 advanced registration/$40 at the door

Registration: hiphipchichin.eventbrite.com
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Saturday, June 29th

Turbo Charged Fusion Combos

High paced and high energy extended fusion combo bringing together elements of belly dance and hip hop resulting in a powerful expression of the almighty female!

2:30-4:30

“Edificio Multiusos” Berrioplano
Calle Nuestra Señora de la Purificación Nº 11
Berrioplano (Pamplona), Spain

25€

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Saturday, July 6th

Hip Hop Belly Dance Fusion Drum Solo Choreography

This is a complete choreography set to a middle eastern drum solo interlaced with hip hop rhythms. With an intensive focus on belly dance technique with fun and quirky hip hop stylizations this piece will challenge and inspire dancers of varying skill levels.

5:00-7:30pm

D’Ambra Dance Project
Calle Montesa 43
Madrid, Spain

30€

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Saturday, July 13th

Apocalypse – Dark Fusion Choreography

With rhythmic precision and technical expertise, dancers will unleash a story through an extended combo that depicts both the strength and vulnerability of the human condition. Dancers sojourn through these movements with an emphasis on musicality.

4:30-6:30pm

Rome, Italy

Full pack -8 hours €130

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Sunday, July 14th

Unleash the Beast – Technique and Combo

This workshop will focus intensively on technique, layering and timing. Through drills, dancers will undergo a thorough training in mastering high level technique for belly dance. We will also construct a short combo using these movements combined with a hip hop fusion stylization.

10:30-12:30pm

Rome, Italy

Full pack -8 hours €130

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Friday, July 26th

“Technical Tune-Up” with Hip Hop Belly Dance Fusion Combo

This workshop will focus intensively on technique, layering and timing. Through drills, dancers will undergo a thorough training in mastering high level technique for belly dance. We will also construct a short combo using these movements combined with a hip hop fusion stylization.

6:00-8:00pm

D’Ambra Dance Project
Calle Montesa 43
Madrid, Spain

25€

Website: www.facebook.com

Saturday, July 27th

“Hip Hip Chin Chin” Belly Dance Fusion Choreography

This is a saucy, latin fusion dance number that alternates between slow, slow, quick, quick, slow, sharp and fluid – all grounded in the foundation of belly dance. It is upbeat and accessible to all levels of dancers.
We will work on refining technique and cover traveling dance movement.

5:00-7:30pm

D’Ambra Dance Project
Calle Montesa 43
Madrid, Spain

30€

Website: www.facebook.com

Mondays

Urban Fusion Belly Dance II with finger cymbals 8:30-9:30pm
D’Ambra Dance Project

Urban Fusion Belly Dance I 9:30-10:30pm
D’Ambra Dance Project

Tuesdays

Zumba Fitness® 7:30-8:30pm
The Blue Studio

Zumba Fitness® 8:30-9:30pm
The Blue Studio

Wednesdays

Urban Fusion Belly Dance 6:45-8:00pm
El Hada Verde

Next Location / Madrid, Spain!

Contact Details

• Email:

  crystal@crystalsilmi.com

• Phone:

  00 34 683 244 438