About Elvan
Elvan is a professional bellydancer in the Santa Barbara Area and has been dancing for over 10 years. She was a member of the UCSB Middle Eastern Dance Ensemble, Ya ‘Ayuni and is very active in the Santa Barbara bellydance community.
Elvan specializes in American Cabaret style bellydance. She is also well versed in various folk dance styles, including Greek, Turkish, Classical Persian, Central Asian, Lebanese folk dance (Dabke), and Egyptian folk dance. She has had the opportunity to learn from master teachers Alexandra King, Shareen El Safy, Sahra Saeeda, Karim Nagi, Ruby Beh, and Shahrzad. She continues her training by taking classes and workshops, and she also enjoys other styles of dance, such as hip hop, ballroom, and Samba!
Elvan performs regularly throughout the central coast. She is also a regular performer at Zaytoon Lebanese Restaurant in Santa Barbara.
Check “Upcoming Events” to catch Elvan’s next performance!
Elvan is also available for private events (birthday parties, weddings, corporate events, etc). Call Elvan to hire her today!
Shows are family friendly – no bachelor parties please.
Awards
2022 Hot Raqs Pro Cabaret Finalist
2022 3rd Place Universal Category Bellydancer of the Universe
2021 Hot Raqs Fusion Soloist Champion
Sasha Chou Photography