Jillina Carlano

Founder and Artistic Director of Bellydance Evolution, Jillina Carlano is an internationally acclaimed choreographer, educator, and performer with over 30 years of experience. A former Artistic Director and Main Choreographer for the Bellydance Superstars, she has performed in over 700 shows worldwide. In 2009, she founded Bellydance Evolution, now touring internationally with groundbreaking theatrical productions that fuse Middle Eastern dance with world movement styles. <p class="font_8">Jillina has earned numerous awards including Best Dance Company and Dancer of the Year from the International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance, appeared on Dancing with the Stars, and was the first American invited as a featured performer at the prestigious Ahlan Wa Sahlan Closing Gala in Egypt. In 2016, she founded Jillina's BDExperience, an intensive training program and theatrical production series elevating dancers worldwide. Whether directing a world-premiere production or coaching one-on-one, Jillina's artistry and passion continue to inspire dancers and audiences across the globe.</p>