Sascha Olivier-Samson
Sascha Olivier-Sampson is a Namibian dancer, choreographer, dance educator and multidisciplinary artist with a performance career spanning more than three decades. She began her belly dance journey in 2006 and has since trained extensively in a variety of belly dance styles with teachers from around the world.
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Her dance career has taken her both locally and internationally, with performances and dance experiences in Namibia, South Africa, Switzerland, Spain, the United States, Finland, Reunion Island and Egypt. She has also taught internationally in South Africa, Switzerland and Sweden.
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As a competitive performer, Sascha has achieved recognition on the international stage, including becoming overall winner in her category at the World Championships of Performing Arts in Los Angeles, as well as earning a gold medal at the Dance Championships in Barcelona and becoming the first dancer from the African continent to win at the International Oriental Dance Competition CIAD.
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Alongside her work as a performer and choreographer, Sascha has spent many years teaching dance and movement, working with dancers across a range of ages, levels and performance contexts. She is also the founder and organiser of Shimmy for Shelter, an annual belly dance production created in support of animal welfare, and currently serves as Head Judge of the Namibian Championships of Performing Arts.
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Her artistic work is characterised by a strong emphasis on musicality, theatricality, emotional expression and visual storytelling. Whether performing, choreographing or teaching, she is particularly interested in creating dance that moves beyond technique alone to evoke atmosphere, character and connection.
BELLY DANCE
Step into the captivating world of belly dance in a class that celebrates movement, musicality, expression and joy. This workshop will introduce participants to the beautiful isolations, flowing movements, shimmies, and rhythms that make belly dance such a unique and expressive art form.
Expect a welcoming, energetic class where technique meets personality — with plenty of opportunities to explore fluidity, grace, and confidence. Whether you are completely new to belly dance or already have some experience, the focus is on enjoying the movement, connecting to the music, and discovering just how powerful, graceful, and fun belly dance can be.
Come ready to move, shimmy, laugh, and leave feeling a little more connected to your body — and perhaps a little more fabulous than when you arrived.
HEELS
Bold, playful, and unapologetically sassy, this heels class is all about confidence, attitude, and having an incredible time while you dance.
Participants will explore the foundations of dancing in heels, including posture, walks, lines, musicality, and choreography, while learning how to move with greater confidence and presence. The emphasis is not on being perfect — it is on feeling powerful, expressive, and completely at home in your own movement.
Expect a fun, high-energy class filled with attitude, personality, and plenty of opportunities to let go of inhibitions. Bring your heels, bring your sass, and get ready to strut, dance, and leave feeling empowered.