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

Sunday, February 19th

Hip Hop Belly Dance Fusion

Refine your belly dance technique and add some flavor of Hip Hop to your dancing!
We will work on technical precision and timing and create a fun and spicy combo that blends elements of Hip Hop and Belly Dance.

6:30-8:30pm

El Hada Verde
Calle General Palenca 26
Metro: Delicias
Madrid, Spain

€30

Website: www.elhadaverde.es
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com

Saturday, February 25th

Cast A Spell

This workshop was taught at Gothla España and was very well received. Dark Fusion combos that include refined powerful technique with dark romantic passion… Cast a spell on the one you desire with these bold and sultry combos. Rarrrrrrr!

1:30-3:30pm

Motion Pacific
131 Front St. Ste. E
Santa Cruz, CA
USA

$35 one workshop/$60 both workshops

Register online: www.crystalsilmisantacruz.eventbrite.com

Saturday, March 3rd

Hip Hop Belly Dance Fusion

Refine your belly dance technique and add some flavor of Hip Hop to your dancing!
We will work on technical precision and timing and create a fun and spicy combo that blends elements of Hip Hop and Belly Dance.

11:30-1:30pm

Seville, Spain

Info. & Reservations
orienteurbano.sevilla@gmail.com

Facebook Event: www.facebook.com

Saturday, March 3rd

Tribal Fusion Technique

Refine your dance technique in this belly dance fusion workshop. We will break down timing and tribal basics with an intensive focus on executing movement with technical precision.

3:00-5:00pm

Seville, Spain

Info. & Reservations
orienteurbano.sevilla@gmail.com

Facebook Event: www.facebook.com

Mondays

Zumba Fitness® 6:15-7:15pm
D’Ambra Dance Project

Zumba Fitness® 7:30-8:30pm
D’Ambra Dance Project

Urban Fusion Belly Dance 8:30-9:45pm
D’Ambra Dance Project

Tuesdays

Zumba Fitness® 6:00-7:00pm
Gimnasio K1

Wednesdays

Urban Fusion Belly Dance 6:30-7:45pm
El Hada Verde

Belly Dance Fusion with Finger Cymbals
8:30-9:45pm
D’Ambra Dance Project

Next Location / Madrid, Spain!

Contact Details

• Email:

  crystal@crystalsilmi.com

• Phone:

  00 34 683 244 438