Dan Zhang

Dance

Dandan is an accomplished Oriental dance instructor with 14 years of teaching experience and 28 years of experience as a free dancer. She specializes in traditional belly dance, Chinese-style fusion dance, Middle Eastern drum dance, pop songs, Majance, Classical, Shabby, and Baladi. Over the years, she has earned numerous accolades and certifications, including the China Top 10 Belly Dance Masters Award, an Advanced Middle Eastern Dance Instructor Qualification Certificate, and a 3A Super Star Coach Certification.

Dandan has been invited to numerous prestigious events, including the 2014 "Asia’s Got Talent" group dance championship, and has won several awards, such as the Gold Award at the Hong Kong "Golden Bauhinia Award" in 2016 and the Gold Award in the Professional Group at the 6th Guangzhou International Oriental Dance Competition in 2017. In 2018, she was awarded the Special Performance Award at the Asia International Youth Film Festival Carnival, and she also earned the title of "Star of Stars" at the 2018 Korea Oriental Dance Competition. Additionally, in 2019, Dandan won the Popsong Championship and the Team Choreography Championship at the National China Dance Alliance Oriental Dance Competition.

In 2022, she participated in multiple training sessions with international top belly dance masters and received recognition as an outstanding graduate.

Dandan’s teaching style is unique and captivating. In her classes, she leads her students into the fascinating world of Oriental dance with great enthusiasm and patience. She places a strong emphasis on the detailed explanation of basic movements. Every contraction of the abdomen, sway of the hips, and rotation of the chest is broken down into clear, easy-to-follow steps, allowing even beginners to quickly grasp the fundamentals.