ABOUT

Simona Minisini - Maryem Bent Anis
Master Trainers - Authors

Authors of the book "Danze del Mondo Arabo - Danze Orientali e Danza Sportiva - Manuale Tecnico di Disciplina" (English version: “Arab World Dances – Oriental Dance and Dance Sport – Technical Discipline Manual”) and Creators and Master Trainers of the professional training program for Oriental Dance Teachers “Arab World Dances”, which follows the methodological criteria outlined in the Manual and in the New Methodology.

With over twenty years of experience, Simona Minisini and Maryem Bent Anis are among the most recognized figures in Italy in the field of Oriental Dance.

They are contemporary performers, teachers, researchers.
Their background includes academic studies in dance history, music analysis, movement morphology, and contemporary dance techniques, blending research, methodology, and artistic experimentation.

Over the years, they have significantly contributed to the development of the discipline through cultural projects, artistic productions, professional training, and continuous field research across Italy and abroad.

Main Titles and Professional Credentials

Certified Teachers – MIDAS (Maestri Italiani Danza Sportiva e Sport Musicali)
Certified Sport Dance Technicians – FIDESM (Federazione Italiana Danza Sportiva e Sport Musicali), recognized by CONI (Comitato Olimpico Nazionale Italiano)
Certified Extraordinary Sport Dance Judges – FIDESM
MIDAS National Technical Commission for Oriental Dance
FIDESM Oriental Dance responsible
MIDAS Official MASTER TRAINERS
MIDAS “Oriental Dance Congress” Art Directors
AHLAN WA SAHLAN Master Teachers - World-renowned Oriental Dance Festival in Cairo
Several RAI and MEDIASET National Italian TV appearances
Art Directors of acclaimed events such as:
MARHABA ROME FESTIVAL by Maryem Bent Anis
BELLYSIMO OSCAR in Palmanova by Simona Minisini

The Arab World Dances FORMAT offer a structured TRAINING pathway to a new generation of Oriental Dance Teachers, built on technical rigor, cultural awareness, and an innovative methodology that enhances both artistic identity and sport-oriented performance.

The Arab World Dance TRAINING is valid for get access to EXAM CERTIFICATIOS 1st Level and 2nd Level.

Begin your journey with ARAB WORLD DANCES with SIMONA & MARYEM!