Bina has always been interested in all types of world dances since her childhood. Her ancestors decendents of Almora, India. She has studied classical dances of India as well as dances of the Middle Eastern .
Bina trained at Westchester Dance Academy for over 13 years. She has trained in New York City with many prominent Middle Eastern dance teachers including Nourhan Sharif , Anahid Sofian, Dalia Carella click here .
She has also performed for many celebrities including Beyonce and John Leguizamo. Fasinated by the elements of transformation she delved into theatrical training with the Howard Meyers Acting Program with an appearance in a production with Axial theatre list including Reqiuem in the Meantime, Money Talks, Adams Exit.
Her creative drive lead her to choreographing for the stage and film productions. Fusing elements of character with the ancient roots of Middle Eastern dance while still translating it to modern times. Her desire to share the joy, mystery and beauty of the dance with her to teaching at educational institutions and yoga centers where she currently teaches at Purchase College.
She has been featured on local and national television and has appeared on Good Day New York, Something to talk about and The Morning Show Live. Expressing the diversity within the dance she performed to the Turkish chiftitelli rhythm on the Late Show with David Letterman.
Formal Dance Training
Westchester Dance Academy - 13 years
Manhattanville College - 2 years
Suny Purchase University - 1 year
Influences on Bina.
Elena
Lula Sabongi
Rahia Hassan
Serena
Susan Del
Veccio
Tamalyn Dalla