Mélina
Meet Mélina, Akasa’s belly dance instructor and a professional belly dancer working across Dubai and London. Her performance portfolio brings together expressive movement, musicality and the artistry of belly dance. At Akasa, she is your point of connection to this expressive practice in our Dubai Media City studio.
Enquire about a class
An expressive approach
to movement.
Discover belly dance as a movement practice, with space to explore rhythm, coordination and expression. Whether you are curious about your first steps or returning to dance, tell the Akasa team about your experience so they can help you find the right session with Mélina.
Explore the current timetable for the teacher assigned to each session. If you would like help choosing a class or asking about a private session, the studio team can guide you.
Mélina on InstagramA glimpse into
her dance world.
From practice to performance, discover images from Mélina’s own portfolio. These photographs show her dance work in different settings; they are not presented as photographs of classes at Akasa.
The joy of movement.
A moment from Mélina’s dance practice, shared on her Instagram.
Ready for the music.
A performance look from her portfolio. No costume is required to enquire about classes.
Your first steps
start here.
Explore rhythm, hip and torso coordination, and expressive movement in our Dubai Media City studio.
New to belly dance?
Beginner enquiries are welcome. Tell us about your experience and preferred days so the team can help you find the right starting point with Mélina.
Make yourself comfortable.
Wear clothes that let you move freely. A hip scarf is optional, and the team can advise on footwear. Session dates, level, duration and price are confirmed before booking.
Read the full belly dance class guideFree parking.
Every day of the week.
For all Akasa members and anyone attending classes — any day, any time of the week.
Find our free basement parkingYour mat is here.
Yoga mats are provided at the studio. You do not need to bring your own.
Water is here, too.
Water is available at Akasa. Arrive ready to move; we have the essentials covered.
Find your rhythm with Mélina.
Tell the studio your experience and preferred days. We will confirm class availability and the next step.