Harrisburg Hot Raks is a one day event full of workshops and performances.  Join us for two workshops by Toni and Daniela. Plus, a not to miss show  including Central Pennsylvania's HOTtest bellydancers! 

TONI

Toni Petroski is a Professional Vintage Oriental Belly Dance Teacher & Performer based in Central Pa.  As a former member of Troupe Miraj and the current Director of  the award winning Troupe Hayati, Toni is
known for her Dynamic Performances and Eclectic Choreography. 

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After discovering Belly Dance in 1983, she immersed herself in the dance by taking classes with one of the Matriarchs of Belly Dance, Jadaya. Toni has traveled all over the East Coast studying with the many of the Masters such as Suhaila Salimpour, Zahra Zuhair,  & Morocco as well as keeping abreast of what is new by attending workshops and intensives.  In 2011 Toni brought us the Belly Dance Lounge, Central PA’s only showcase of talented belly dancers, musicians and other skilled performers hosted by Harrisburg's cutting edge arts center, Stage on Herr. 

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Her belief is that Dance should come from your heart
and soul….bringing emotion and power to each performance.

DANIELA

Daniela is an innovative fusion bellydance artist mixing delicate feminine sensibilities with an impressive display of core strength and muscle isolation. She maintains the fluidity and grace of traditional belly dance while introducing an experimental fusion flair. Her unique style is influenced by various dances such as Flamenco, Tango, Modern and Hip Hop. 

At 18 years of age, she began her training in Traditional Egyptian and American Cabaret styles of bellydance, traveling as far as Egypt to study and perform with some of the world's greatest dancers. However, after seeing Rachel Brice perform in 2006 she fell in love with the beauty of Tribal Fusion Bellydance. Then she immediately began expanding her practice and began the experimental journey of Tribal Fusion Bellydance. After years of dedication and passion for the art form, she is now internationally known for a uniquely feminine, imaginative, and thoroughly captivating fusion style.