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Meet The Team
Julie Valerik
FOUNDER & 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.
Maguy Tawk
MODERN DANCE TEACHER
Maguy Tauk is a choreographer, dancer, and dance instructor with extensive experience in performance and movement. She trained with May Chelhot in Beirut and with Sylvie Desrosiers in Ottawa, Canada, developing a rich artistic background influenced by different approaches to contemporary dance and choreography.
Throughout her career, Maguy has participated in numerous dance workshops and performances, including Ilayki Aoud, Le Dialogue des Différences, and Rituelle. She has also created and choreographed several original performances, such as Aal Tarik, L’Éternelle Edith Piaf, Imra’a, and 5 Min. Her work reflects a strong passion for artistic expression, creativity, and storytelling through movement, which she brings into both her choreography and her teaching.
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.
Danielle Kassab
BALLET TEACHER & BODY BOOST COACH
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.
Christine Matar
MAT PILATES COACH
Christine is a certified Pilates and movement instructor with over 15 years of teaching experience across universities, sports clubs, dance studios, and Pilates & Yoga studios. She teaches Pilates elective courses at Université Saint-Joseph (USJ) and has also taught Pilates and Yogalates at Sana Vita Studio in Chicago. Her international training spans Mat, Pre & Postnatal, Aerial, and Pilates for injuries, with continued education through BASI Pilates in Ireland and Aerial Pilates training in Scotland. She also works in body conditioning for athletes and dancers, integrating breath, strength, mobility, control, and body awareness to enhance movement quality and performance.
lea Chaibane
GYM & DANCE FLOW TEACHER
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.
Joury Dayoub
GYM & DANCE FLOW TEACHER
Joury Dayoub is a certified rhythmic gymnastics coach with over 10 years of experience as a competitive gymnast and 4 years of coaching expertise. Her athletic journey includes multiple championship wins at the national level in the Syrian Arab Republic. With a deep understanding of precision, discipline, and grace, Joury brings both technical excellence and motivational spirit to her students. Her goal is to help each child discover their strength, flexibility, and confidence through the art. of rhythmic gymnastics.
Thelma Adas
LITTLE STAR & JAZZ 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!
Manuella ElHaddad
HIPHOP TEACHER
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 TEACHER
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.
PATIL AVEDISSIAN
HIPHOP * COMMERCIAL TEACHER
Patil Avedission is a passionate dancer since a young age, and have continuously worked on developing her dance skills practice in various academies and workshops. She also trained in Latin dance for four years which gives her a twist of fusion in her choreographies. She has been teaching for a few years and looking forward to join Allure Team bringing all her energy and creativity to our students.
MJ Marie-Josee Ibrahim
HIPHOP & COMMERCIAL*SALSA MIX TEACHER
MJ is 22 years old, started dancing ballroom at the age of 5. Through her dance journey she discovered and practiced many styles like street jazz, hip-hop and salsa, as well as different workshops exploring her passion for dance. Over the years, she fell in love with performing, learning, and expressing herself through movement & she is bringing this passion to allure students.
Ramy Atieh
BREAKDANCE & HIPHOP MIX 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.
Farah Challita
TEENS ACTORS TEACHER & MUSICAL THEATRE
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 graduate with over three 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.