Layla Isis: 

Layla Isis is a renowned NYC-based professional. She began her studies at the legendary Serena Studios (Classic American Cabaret style) over 2 decades ago & went on to become one of NYC's most popular & highly sought after bellydancers in the region and around the world across a wide array of platforms

 

CREDITS: Sex and the City 2, The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Dr. Oz, and Martin Scorsese's HBO series "Vinyl.” The Bellydance Superstars, DVD "Temptation of Bellydance." Co-producer of The New York Oryantal Parti! & The Bellydance Spectacular concert series, Co-founder of Entelechy Dance and Infinity Bellydance troupes. Dalia Carella Dance Collective, Zikrayat, Tomoko Aoki Dance, Goddessdance, NYC Fringe Fest, NYGypsyfest, Town Hall, Lincoln Center, Irving Plaza and celebrities Akon, Ashanti, Gogol Bordello, Yerba Buena, Marc Jacobs, Rachel Ray, Phillip Glass. 

 

Her style has been described by clients and colleagues as "sophisticated and elegant" and "natural, fluid, and dynamic."   "A "total" artist all around.

@laylaisis  

www.laylaisis.com

Gloria Mendoza:  

Born in Venezuela and raised in Colombia, Gloria grew up dancing Colombian folk dances in Barranquilla. During her teenage years, she became acquainted with the belly dance world through workout videos from Neena and Veena, mesmerizing shows like Night of the Sultans, and performances by Didem Kinali at the Ibo Show.

 

Gloria began her belly dance journey in 2019, studying Egyptian-style belly dance with teachers like Kaeshi Chai and Gabriela Figueroa at the Bellyqueen School. In 2021, Gloria joined the international troupe Raks Al Zahra under the direction of Natalie Nazario. Since 2022, Gloria has continued to train in Egyptian style with Janelle Isis in New York City and has performed in both group and private events. Gloria has also taken workshops with legendary dancers such as Sahar Samara and Mohammed Shannin.