Meet The Team
Julie Valerik
Founder, Manager & Art Director of Allure Dance School
MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL DANCE COUNCIL - UNESCO
With over 20 years of experience as a dance teacher/choreographer & a long experience in management, holding a Master’s degree in Education & a DU en pedagogie universitaire. She trained in Ballet and Contemporary in Lebanon and abroad, and joined the International Dance Teachers Conference at the Royal Ballet School for three years in a row. Julie brings her passion and expertise to the heart of Allure.
Maya El Kassis
ALLURE COORDINATOR
With her background in dance, psychology and her experience performing, Maya is always in action at Allure — bringing her ideas, energy, and heart to everything she does.
Danielle Kassab
BALLET TEACHER
Danielle has been training in classical ballet since the age of five and continues to refine her practice under the guidance of professionals. She has also taken part in ballet and jazz photoshoots for Sway brand and has performed in a television production and live shows, at the Byblos International Festival and Casino du Liban. Her classes emphasize ballet fundamentals while also incorporating strength training and active flexibility, designed to support and inspire young dancers.
Manuella ElHaddad
HIPHOP & CHEERLEADERS COACH
Manu started her dance journey at the age of 5, focusing on ballet where she developed a strong foundation in technique and learned all the basics. Later she explored new styles like hip hop and commercial dance. She is currently training with various choreographers, attending workshops, and taking part in events, shoots, and performances with known artists.
Serena Zeidan
COMMERCIAL JAZZ & CHEERLEADERS COACH
She began dancing at the age of 10 building a strong foundation in contemporary, lyrical, and ballet jazz, later expanding into commercial, heels, and hip-hop. Today, she works as a professional dancer, performing in concerts and music videos. She has had the opportunity to dance with renowned artists such as Haifa Wehbeh, Saif Nabil, Alshami, Najwa Karam, Hiba Tawaji, and many others.
Antony Bitar
CHEERLEADERS COACH
Antony Bitar is a professional dance teacher with over 9 years of experience in hip-hop and ballroom dancing, and a two-time Lebanon Latin & Ballroom Champion. Holding a BA in Physical Education and a Master’s in Educational Management, Antony brings both expertise and passion to every dance lesson. He has performed in numerous events, concerts, and stage productions, sharing the stage with renowned artists such as Hiba Tawaji, Oussama Rahbani, Ibrahim Maalouf, the Sabbagh Brothers, and many more. In addition, he has choreographed and appeared in several music videos for famous artists including Aziz Abdo, Saif Nabil, and others.
lea Chaibane
RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS COACH
Starting with a foundation in Ballet, Jazz, and Caracalla Style at the age of 6, Lea later expanded her training to rhythmic gymnastics and contemporary dance. She now teaches rhythmic gymnastics while continuing to grow artistically and share her passion for movement.
Ramy Atieh
BREAKDANCE TEACHER
Rami is a 30-year-old professional Hip Hop and Breakdance dancer with over a decade of experience. As founder and leader of Dance Hackers, a freestyle crew in Lebanon, he has won major competitions including 1st place at the International Hip Hop Championship (2012) and Illskill All Styles (2017).He also organizes and judges dance battles and workshops, with performances at events like the Jbeil Festival and Forum de Beyrouth Sports Event, including the Game Event 2023.
Thelma Adas
PRE DANCE & JAZZ FUSION TEACHER
Thelma holds a Master degree in sport management, she is a performer with 8 years of Teaching experience in different styles like Ballet ,lyrical, jazz ,and commercial. She performed live on Mbc studios as a Finalist in Arabs got Talent season 4, she choreographed for concerts and events, as well as singing! She is also performing in Theatre playing roles dancing, singing and acting all at once! a Multi-talented teacher who can inspire her students!
Farah Challita
YOUNG & TEENS ACTORS TEACHER
Farah Challita, a TV and Film graduate from ALBA, has taught theatre at various arts schools. Drawing on production experience in Chicago Bel Arabi and Anything Goes Bel Arabi, he enriches his teaching with stage and theater insights.
Michelle Feghali
LITTLE ACTORS TEACHER
Michelle Feghali, is a theatre student with over two years of experience working with children and creating on stage with a lot of creative minds just like Jacque Maroun, Wajdi Mouawad, Bruno Tabbal, Gabriel Yammine and a lot more. She blends her passion for teaching with her love for theatre, offering playful and creative spaces where kids can explore and uncover their hidden talents.
The Dreamteam
