2027 Royal Crown BDC Guest Artists
Get to know them
Sonia Ochoa
Her love of music and dance has led her on a lifelong journey, exploring a vast collection of artistic movement, expression, and language. With a career spanning over 25 years, Sonia Ochoa has toured with companies of various genres featuring her as a principal dancer and contributing choreographer, most notably with the Bellydance Superstars world class touring company, managed by music mogul Miles Copeland. Sonia was catapulted into the world of raqs sharqi, performing in some of the most prestigious theaters and popular television shows across the globe. Yet, her passion did not come to a standstill with one dance form. A dedicated and ardent student, Sonia circles the globe to undergo intensive dance
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www.Soniaochoa.com
Kareem Gad
Egyptian international master teacher, co-founder and co-director of Bellmasry dance company based in paris, France. A worldwide choreographer, known by his subtle techniques & rich choreographies in all style of Egyptian dance. Since childhood, his curiosity about the art led him to discover and study the art of singing, music, poetry, percussion ,acting and dance.
www.kareemgad-music.com
Mahaila El Helwa
Mahaila El Helwa is one of the leading names in Oriental Dance, with 25 years of experience and appearances at the world's biggest festivals. She has performed and taught in more than 20 countries.
Her teaching methods are internationally recognized for combining top quality, awareness, and autonomy . She studies with dance masters, travels frequently to Egypt, and has been studying Egyptian Arabic since 2020.
She directs the award-winning Mahaila El Helwa Group , which has been promoting auditions since 2019 that bring together talent from Brazil and around the world. She founded her studio for in-person and online classes in 2017 and, in 2025, launched Mahaila Dance Studio , an online content platform with courses, choreographies, workshops, and the return of the Encontros Project
www.mahailaelhelwa.com