Sayuri is a Middle Eastern Dance Artist based in Miami, FL, of Nicaraguan descent. Sayuri's love for Middle Eastern dance and culture began at the tender age of 10. She first started attending belly dance classes at Belly Motions under the instruction of Caitlyn Ray and Portia Lange. Two years later, she transferred to Belly2abs and started studying under the instruction of Franceska Sahar and Roshana Nofret. It was then, when Sayuri decided to study the art at a more professional level. She was part of the Belly2abs professional dance troupe and received training from some of the best and most prestigious Master Instructors such as the renowned Roshana Nofret, Majilyn Regueira, Franceska Sahar and Nur Ayubi. These four instructors have been her greatest mentors and inspirations. Sayuri has participated in reputable dance productions and large-scale dance festivals/cultural celebrations both locally and internationally (Central America) as a performer.

 

Sayuri is also the founder of MENAHT Dance Studies, Reminiscing "The Golden Era" & Nicaragua Raqs, an event in Nicaragua promising to provide a platform for dancers to study directly from renowned and dedicated Arab dancers. MENAHT Dance Studies Inc is a non for profit organization whose mission is to preserve the essence and history of Middle Eastern Dance while giving back to the community. As a dancer in the Middle Eastern Dance community, Sayuri's goal is to continue to educate students and other dancers the importance of dance awareness and the essence of what Middle Eastern dance culture is all about. Her mission for the new generation of dancers, is to continue to preserve the culture of Middle Eastern dance no matter how much it continues to evolve. 

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