About Ansuya
Ansuya is a second generation, internationally recognized superstar of Bellydance with thousands of students across the globe. She is a three time Golden Belly Award winner, has a Best Cabaret Bellydancer of the Year Award from the International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance, and is one of the original Bellydance Superstars.
Along with modeling in Hawaii and Japan, Ansuya has had numerous television appearances, as both a Bellydancer and an actress, including Days of Our Lives, Judging Amy, V.I.P., Jack and Jill, The Jim Jay and Ann Show, Live with Regis and Kelly, The John Mackenroe show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, MTV Canada, and entertainment and news shows around the world.
Ansuya has toured with the famous rock festival Lollapalooza, has been on her own independent teaching and performance tour of the world multiple times, has danced at the top Middle Eastern restaurants in Hollywood, performed for countless celebrities, can be seen on Exercise Leader Kathy Smith’s Bellydance and Fitness DVD “Flex Appeal”, is the star of 15 of her own top selling DVD’s, and is the creator of a groundbreaking online training platform offering hundreds of video lessons, live Skype coaching, certifications, and more.
Ansuya has also choreographed for the daytime drama The Young and the Restless, has had celebrity students, and has performed in some of the world’s most distinguished theaters including the Follies Bergere in Paris, France and the Victoria Theatre in Barcelona, Spain.
Daughter & protege of renowned pioneer of American style Bellydance, Jenaeni Rathor, Ansuya was born into the vanguard of the Bellydance world. With 30 years of training under Jenaeni, Alexandra King, & Aleili, Ansuya lovingly says she was "raised by wolves". She is now the creator of an eclectic style fusing Bellydance with Indian, African, Spanish, Gypsy, Tribal, Cabaret, Egyptian, Hip Hop, and Burlesque flavors with her own movement and conceptual innovations.
Ansuya features props in her style including veils, swords, candles, fans, fan veils, wings, cane, and is a master of finger cymbal playing. She is known for her energetic, sensual, and emotionally expressive performances. Her teaching style is accessible as she fills her classes with her sense of humor and easy to follow breakdown of even the most complicated techniques and concepts.
Here’s what Ansuya wants you to know:
“Growing up learning from my mother, I gave my first performance at the age of four. I knew right away that I liked the spotlight, the costumes, and the joy of movement! It wasn’t long before I discovered how empowering Bellydance can be as I continued to dance through my teen years, as a young adult, and as a full grown woman. Through each stage of my development, Bellydance has offered me gifts to enhance my femininity and light the way toward a sacred expression of sensuality. Not to mention, it’s a great way to stay in shape. With thousands of students across the globe, it’s my passion to help each one unleash their inner goddess!” – Ansuya
“Growing up learning from my mother, I gave my first performance at the age of four. I knew right away that I liked the spotlight, the costumes, and the joy of movement! It wasn’t long before I discovered how empowering Bellydance can be as I continued to dance through my teen years, as a young adult, and as a full grown woman. Through each stage of my development, Bellydance has offered me gifts to enhance my femininity and light the way toward a sacred expression of sensuality. Not to mention, it’s a great way to stay in shape. With thousands of students across the globe, it’s my passion to help each one unleash their inner goddess!” – Ansuya
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