Tais

Tais Derbasova is a multi-award winning international performer, choreographer and instructor of the Middle Eastern dance. Her previous training in gymnastics and classical ballet back in her home country Russia help her today to incorporate the fluid motion and natural rhythm into her performances and choreographies.

Over the years Tais has travelled internationally teaching and performing Middle Eastern dance in Australia, Egypt, Russia, Europe and Asia.
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She has been an official New Zealand Representative, expert teacher and judge at one of the largest Global Dance conferences 'Dance for Unity' held in Shanghai, China.
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She is the Director of Arabellas Dance School based in Auckland. Tais and her 'Arabellas' dancers regularly perform at festivals and other major events throughout New Zealand and internationally.