Magdelena Fusaro has well over 30 years experience as a professional Middle Eastern Dancer. She been a performer & student of dance her entire life. With a background in Ballet, Jazz, Broadway Theater coupled with playing bass guitar in NYC rock bands, she has an extensive background on both the New York stage & in clubs. She began her Middle Eastern dance studies with Serena Wilson in NYC. She also studied w/ Morocco, Nourhan Sharif and Anahid Sofian, in NYC. She had been in the Dallas area since late 2005 and recently moved to KentuckyEver the student, Magdelena travels to Egypt to study w/ the Egyptian dance masters at both festivals & in private classes. She also attends Middle Eastern dance workshops here is the US. She frequently returns to NYC to continue her studies w/ Nourhan Sharif, Azza Amon, and Turkish Master teacher Tayyar Akdeniz. She is currently studying with Vashti in Dallas. As a performer, Magdelena’s shows are high energy, full of sass & drama. She can been seen in regularly in many of the DFW area’s Mediterranean clubs as well as performing at many of the area’s cultural events and festivals both as a solo artist and with the Na’Di El-Raks performance troupe. She has also been a member of RAKSZ Middle Eastern Dance troupe. Magdelena looks to inspire students to express joy through movement. She encourages her students to experience dance through classes, attending Hafla's, workshops, drum circles, stage shows & visiting area restaurants where they feature dancing and music.www.magdelenaraks.com