Elena is a lifelong devotee of dance having begun classical ballet training at the age of three. She began her Bellydance studies at the age of twelve in her living room with a couple of video tapes and a hip scarf. Her love for Bellydance continued to grow and she continued her research into the many different styles of Bellydance, always wanting to know more.

Elena began teaching Bellydance in 2008. She strives to bring bellydance to all of her students regardless of age and physical limitations. She has a unique understanding of the healing power of Bellydance having used it as a main source of her recovery after a major car wreck in early 2008. Elena wishes to bring the beauty and power of bellydance to everyone and can tailor lessons for her unique students while still maintaining the essence of the dance.

Elena holds a Bachelor of Art in Acting/Directing from Southeastern Oklahoma State University and has trained in Classical Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop and Ballroom as well as Bellydance. Bellydance training includes Egyptian, Cabaret, Tribal Fusion and American Tribal Style. World Dance includes Bollywood, Saiidi, Romany and Turkish styles of dance, as well as Trance Dances of the Middle East.

Elena teaches weekly classes in Traditional and Tribal Fusion Bellydance at Kristina's Studio of Dance in Sherman and performs in Grayson County and throughout the DFW Metroplex. Elena not only performs at community events, but is available to bring Bellydance to YOUR event. Be it weddings, birthdays, private functions, corporate events or fundraisers, Bellydance is the perfect addition to your function.

Elena is an active advocate for the growing Bellydance Community in North Texas, where she currently resides and welcomes all questions, comments and new faces to the wonderful world of Bellydance.

To find out more about Elena, register for classes or learn more about booking her for an event, please visit http://elenalewis.wordpress.com/