Scene · Balkans
Belly dance in Serbia
A young but fast-growing scene: studios in Belgrade and Novi Sad, regional festivals and a generation of dancers training between Cairo and Europe.
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Dancers
Belgrade · Serbia
Alexandra Gruden
Aleksandra Gruden is a French artist who built a significant part of her career in Serbia and is considered one of the pioneers of the local oriental dance scene. In 2003, she opened one of the first major oriental dance schools in Belgrade. She also wrote…
Belgrade · Serbia
Jelena Leila
Leila is one of the most internationally recognised dancers and instructors representing Serbia. She has been involved in oriental dance for more than two decades and also has experience in ballet, ballroom dancing, and Serbian folklore. She has performed and…
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Festivals
Pančevo, Serbia · 26–28 September 2025
Raqs&Relax
International Oriental dance boot camp combining master workshops with a four-star hotel setting, spa and relaxation, professional stage programming and community-focused learning. The 2025 concept introduced Show&Learn…
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Belgrade, Serbia · 2026
Waves of Orient Festival
Belgrade Oriental dance festival linked to the regional and European competition/festival network.
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Belgrade, Serbia · 14–16 March 2025
Oriental Love Festival
Belgrade international Oriental dance festival created and artistically directed by Jelena Leila, known for international master teachers, workshops, competitions, gala shows and a friendly community atmosphere.
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Belgrade, Serbia · 2027
Oriental Fairytales Festival
Belgrade international Oriental dance festival with workshops, competition, teacher gala, bazaar and fashion-show elements.
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