Sitara, born in England to Hungarian parents, had a classical dance training from the age of seven where she found her natural affinity for dance and performing arts.

Nurturing an interest in Continental dance styles, Sitara took up Salsa and as her desire to become a professional dancer grew, she travelled abroad to expand her dance knowledge. It was during a visit to Turkey that Sitara discovered belly dance, becoming mesmerised by this ancient, mystic dance form that was to become her passion.

Over the following six years she studied with Middle Eastern dance teachers who introduced her to both Turkish and Egyptian styles. Eager to further her training and knowledge, Sitara sought out the most experienced teachers in the field of bellydance with whom to develop her skills – and Sitara continues to devote her ongoing training from international teachers, including Maria d’Silva, Khalad Mhoud, Nancy King, Sandra Tibault, and Galat and Kay Taylor; and most recently, from Ansuya and Amar Gamal from The Bellydance Superstars.

Today, while Sitara’s dancing is predominantly a blend of Turkish and Egyptian, the influence of her dance history and intensive training can be seen in her unique style. Sitara is deeply inspired by the beauty of the music that feeds her natural ability to enthral her audience. Her dedication to pass on her knowledge and experience to her students is a great part of what makes her classes so successful.

As well as performing at many top London venues and beyond, Sitara has also danced for the Turkish Ambassador, toured with the acclaimed bellydance breakbeat band Oojami, and featured on BBC television.

In 2005, Sitara formed The Eastern Roses, a professional troupe of highly–talented and skilled dancers that evolved from Sitara’s earlier company, The Desert Rose Dancers. Renowned for their variety, diversity and spectacular costuming style, and dedicated to providing breathtaking performances, The Eastern Roses have been wowing audiences in venues across the South East and beyond ever since. The dancers, specifically chosen for their unique and varied talents in different aspects of belly dance, promising a varied and spectacular performance, create unforgettable, stunning shows. Sitara has devoted long hours to choreographing new and creative routines with the dancers using sagat (finger cymbals), veils, cane and sword dances.

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