Amustela is an award winning performer and instuctor of "Danse Orientale", Raks Sharqi  or Belly Dance based in Northern Virginia.  She has entertained and delighted audiences throughout the metropolitan D.C. area and the world.  Amustela would be pleased to work with you to make your next party or event extra special. 

Amustela's dance style is described as vintage cabaret oriental.  This style of belly dance incorporates many influences of the dance evolving from Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Greek and Eastern European immigrants.  With a basis in Classical Egyptian mixed with many modern  theatrical influences, Amustela enjoys entertaining with her unique style.

Don't miss Amustela as one of the Celebrity Judges for the belly dance reality series "The Belly Dance Project".  All three episodes are available to view at   www.topbellydancer.com .
  The Winner has been announced!!!  

Awards and Honors

Judge for 2010 Belly Dance Nationals

Celebrity Judge "Belly Dance Project"

Josephine Baker Award

Featured in Elan Magazine for the Arts "Amustela " June 2006

Jewel of the Nile, First Runner up 2004
Jewel fo the Nile, third place 2006
Jewel of the Nile "Best in Business"

East Coast Belly Dance Classic
People's Choice Grand Champion 2004
2nd Place Troupe 2005

Cover and featured artist "Amustela the Dancer with the Midas Touch"  Washington Middle Eastern Dance Association

The"Middle Eastern & Mediterranean
Award of Distinction" from Adriana, 2003

 and many more featured performer, artist, guest instructor and honors too numerous to mention.....

"Always find the joy in the dance,  without emotion there is no dance.
I'm just having fun."

                            Amustela