A Teacher Who Moves Between Styles
Stathia is a belly dance trainer from Greece with five years of experience as a teacher. What sets her apart is how far her teaching reaches beyond a single style. Alongside belly dance, she teaches baladi, kawleeya (named after a tribe in Iraq), saidi (the dance traditions of southern Egypt) and khaliji (the dance of the Gulf).
Why That Range Matters
These styles are not variations of the same thing. Each one carries its own rhythm, its own posture and its own story about where it comes from: the streets and everyday life of Egypt, the traditions of the south, a tribe in Iraq, the music and gatherings of the Gulf. A teacher who works across all of them gives students something rarer than a single technique: a way of understanding how these dances relate to each other, and to the cultures behind them.
Stathia at Labash
Stathia joins Habibi Shik Shok for Labash on 21 November in Athens, and she will be with us across two days:
- Friday 20 November: a two-hour baladi belly dance class led by Stathia, the day before the night itself.
- Saturday 21 November: a live performance at Labash.
It is the same idea we keep coming back to at Habibi Shik Shok: before the dancefloor opens, you learn the movement; then you get to watch it, and feel it, in the room. The class is a chance to learn from Stathia directly, and the performance is where her dance meets the crowd.
The Class: Tickets and Details
- What: Baladi belly dance class with Stathia
- When: Friday 20 November, 8PM to 10PM (two hours)
- Where: Athens Steam Roller
- Price: €20 per class
Labash itself is the next night, Saturday 21 November at Ilion Plus, with its own ticket. Follow us on Instagram for updates.