Diva Darina at the New York Belly Dance Festival 2026

We are honored to welcome Diva Darina to the New York Belly Dance Festival 2026, bringing her signature artistry, refined technique, and powerful stage presence to our community.

Originally from Ukraine, Diva Darina is an internationally acclaimed belly dance artist, choreographer, and master teacher who has performed and taught across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. She is widely known for her elegant lines, sharp precision, and unmistakable “Diva” aesthetic, as well as for her ability to help dancers elevate both their technique and artistic confidence.

Through her global education platform BE A DIVA, Diva Darina has inspired dancers worldwide to refine their movement quality, deepen their musical understanding, and step fully into their presence as performers.

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Workshop Schedule with Diva Darina

Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Lyrica Pop Song Choreography

This workshop is a full choreography experience inspired by lyrical pop music and Diva Darina’s signature style. Dancers will explore fluidity, expressive transitions, controlled accents, and elegant performance details. The focus is on creating intentional, visually captivating movement while staying grounded in strong technique.

This class is perfect for dancers looking to add refinement, emotion, and polish to their performance quality.

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Sunday, March 22, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Musicality and Belly Dance

Musicality is what transforms movement into artistry. In this workshop, Diva Darina guides dancers through how to truly listen to the music and translate it into clear, powerful dance choices. You’ll explore rhythm, melody, phrasing, accents, and dynamic contrast so your movement feels deeply connected to the music rather than placed on top of it.

An essential class for dancers who want to elevate their interpretation and stage presence.

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Monday, March 23, 2026 | Off-Festival Workshop

Drum Solo Precision

This focused workshop is dedicated to clarity, control, and precision in drum solo dancing. You’ll drill timing, sharp accents, layering, and stamina, then apply them in combinations designed to build confidence and speed while maintaining elegance and control.

Important Note:

This Monday workshop is an off-festival workshop and is not included in festival packages. It must be purchased separately.

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See Diva Darina Perform Live

In addition to teaching, Diva Darina will be performing in both of our gala shows:

• Saturday, March 21, 2026

Empire Raqs Gala Show (Main Gala)

• Sunday, March 22, 2026

Golden Apple Gala Show (Closing Gala)

Her performances are known for their sophistication, musical depth, and captivating stage presence. If you want to experience Diva Darina’s artistry live, make sure to secure your gala tickets.

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Why Train with Diva Darina

Diva Darina is celebrated for her ability to balance strong technical foundations with refined artistry. Her teaching style is clear, empowering, and detail-oriented, helping dancers develop confidence, control, and a deeper connection to their movement.

Training with Diva Darina is an opportunity to refine your technique, sharpen your musicality, and step into a more polished, confident version of yourself as a performer.

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Registration & Tickets

Festival Registration:

Register for the New York Belly Dance Festival at

NewYorkBellyDanceFestival.com

Single Workshop Purchase:

Individual workshops, including the off-festival Monday workshop, may be purchased separately using the single workshop link available on our website.

Join us for an inspiring weekend of dance, artistry, and transformation with Diva Darina at the New York Belly Dance Festival 2026.