PERFORMING ARTIST & EDUCATOR

More Than Dance.
A Living Art.

Rooted in Egyptian dance, Raksanna brings movement, music and story to life through classes, performances and original work.

Explore Classes

Belly dance and burlesque. Open-level classes and technique training.

See Performances

Ensembles, performances and original productions.

Book Raksanna

Performances, workshops and cultural programs.

Explore The Show

Get Your Tickets – $20 (General Seating)

COMING UP · HOLIDAY 2026

Holiday cheer. With a wicked wink.

Saturday. November 14 · 7 p.m.

Meiley-Swallow Hall
North Central College

Got Hips? Belly Dance!

No experience needed. Every body is welcome. Learn at your pace.

Eola Community Center · Aurora, Illinois

LEARN MORE ABOUT BELLY DANCE

Discover the joy of dance with Raksanna. Offering belly dance and burlesque classes, workshops, and performances opportunities in Aurora and surrounding areas.

OPEN-LEVEL · ADULTS 18+

Discover Burlesque

Explore classic and neo-burlesque through expressive movement, playful choreography and theatrical flair. Open to adults 18+ of all genders. No dance experience needed.

EXPLORE BURLESQUE

ARTIST · TEACHER · STORYTELLER

Meet Raksanna

Raksanna is a performer, teacher, choreographer and author whose work is rooted in decades of Egyptian dance study. Her teaching and performance experience spans North America, Europe and the Middle East.

Through belly dance, burlesque, original theatrical work, books and music, she shares an evolving artistic practice—and welcomes others into the dance.

READ HER STORY