Debbie Despina
Innovative instructor and virtuoso performer Despina is passionately devoted to the art of belly dance. The rich sounds of music from her Greek childhood and the captivating movements of dancers in Greek nightclubs sparked a lifelong love for the dance. Her journey began in 2005 with Fat Chance Belly Dance Style (ATS®), also known as Global Fusion Belly Dance. She later discovered the Salimpour Institute, deepening her technical foundation, and continued her exploration under the guidance of world-renowned choreographer Dalia Carella.
Despina’s distinctive style seamlessly blends modern and vintage belly dance, shaped by her Greek heritage, Dalia Carella, and the Salimpour format. A licensed Salimpour instructor and proud member of the Dalia Carella Dance Collective, she continues to honor and evolve these influences through her work.
You can find Despina performing and teaching throughout NYC and at belly dance festivals across the U.S. In addition to her classes in Astoria and Manhattan, she is a proud guest teacher at the renowned Bellyqueen School. Her classes offer a dynamic, supportive space where students are challenged to dance safely with ease, grace, and power.
Photo: Jim Casler
