Jalya Belly Dance Artist, Performer,
               Choreographer and Teacher

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I was born in Baku and started Azerbaijan folklore dance at the age of eight. Later I became an instructor, choreographer and performer in a variety of dance styles consisting of modern and traditional types of Eastern dance in Azerbaijan, Moscow, Malaysia and for the last seven years in London. My past credits include: Solo Belly Dancer at the Twin Towers Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Eastern Dance Festival; Solo Belly Dancer at The Royal Albert Hall and Comic Relief.

I have graduated from the Moscow State Law Academy with a diploma in Jurisprudence.

I worked as an international Model. My past credits include: Model for Paco Rabanne and Valentino.
Former Miss Azerbaijan.

I am in "1001 Nights" Animation Video by Sara Muzio, Royal College of Art, 2009 (click here to watch).
To Aliya and Paul, my beautiful and special children, my best friends.