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Olga Akhapkina

Hi there! I'm From Ukraine, now living in France.
I'm a professional bellydancer with more than 20 years of experience.
- I also teach oriental dance for the last 16 years.
- I was the Founder & Director of an oriental dance studio: "RAQS STUDIO AMJAD"
I've been a judge and organizer at multiple international oriental dance festivals, including "BELLYWAVE FESTIVAL" (Koblevo, Ukraine).


Belly Dancing


English

Pусский

Українська

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EXPERIENCE
FAVORITES

Years teaching

16

Food

Pizza and Sushi.

Awards

- Award "Life in rhythme of dance" 2017 Ukraine, Poltava
- "Person of the year 2016-2021" of IAED
- "Teacher of the year 2018-2021" of IAED
- "Best dance studio in Ukraine 2017-2021" of IAED
- "Best speaker of the year 2019-2021" of IAED
- "Best all-Ukrainian festival 2016-2021" of IAED (Bellywave Festival)

Hobby

Karaoke and sport shooting.

Certifications

Multiple certificates (50+), happy to share more!

Quote

Do your best always!


5.0 (2 reviews)


June 2022
Class: Introduction to Belly Dance
Olga is a very warm and effective teacher. Good to pass on her skills and enthusiasm about her art. I enjoyed her class tremendously even though, with my dodgy back, I was not really able to display full understanding. I wish Olga the very best.

Leslie Levy (United States)
June 2022
Class: Introduction to Belly Dance
Very good at explaining the moves and very attuned to the student's experience.