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Shifra was born in Israel, has danced since childhood, and learned old ethnic techniques of belly dance throughout her life from her family, people immigrating to Israel, and time spent with other middle eastern groups. With such an ethnic upbringing, she specializes in the old techniques and middle eastern music comprehension. Shifra's experience working through the Israeli Police Academy provided her with the knowledge and experience needed to guide students in learning the beautiful art of belly dance. As well, Shifra has studied ballet and a variety of folkloric dance.
Shifra's first public performance occurred at a police party. She was guided onto the stage to dance with a live orchestra without any preparation. Since then, she has continued to dance in public and in the same style as the first time -- spontaneous; even when she prepares a choreographed dance, her performance turns out be improvised and nothing like the prepared routine.
After her daughter was born, Shifra immigrated to Winnipeg, Canada. When she attended her first local class for looking for western ways of teaching, she went home and cried. Her family asked her why she was so sad and she replied, "They dance on their toes like ballerinas and their hands are like snakes!" This 'advanced' class helped her to better understand the differences in older and more modern belly dance styles, as well as the variations of styles in the USA, Canada, and Europe. Since then, her family has called modern Western belly dance -- Egyptian Ballet.
Shifra has been interviewed for the Edd.com magazine; has taught, performed, and hosted workshops around Canada, USA and has written articles about belly dance for Zhagareet Magazine and Add.com.
She is the creator of the Balata™ style of Belly Dance. Shifra incorporates Balata™ in her instructions to assist students in discovering their own way. She is currently working on her first instructional video and has been asked to do a world tour to teach the Balata™ style. She also trains other instructors and professional performers.
Shifra is the Founder, Instructor, and Coordinator of the Shanti Troupe. She is very proud of this group, and is always excited to present a new generation of belly dancers to Winnipeg and Canada.

Belly Dancing Clothes

Belly Dancing Clothes

Belly Dancing Clothes

Belly Dancing Clothes

Belly Dancing Clothes

Belly Dancing Clothes

Belly Dancing Clothes

Belly Dancing Clothes

Belly Dancing Clothes

Belly Dancing Clothes

Belly Dancing Clothes

Belly Dancing Clothes