About
Ana Isis, the dancer behind Anaisis Bellydance
A sacred dance, for all who search for a deeper connection with themselves.
Who Ana is
Ana Santana, known as Ana Isis, dances as Anaisis Bellydance. Her video descriptions also use the names oriental dance and Raks al Sharki: drum solos, dancing with sagats (finger cymbals), veils and a sword dance.
In 2019, after a long stop dedicated to family and motherhood, Ana wrote that she was coming back to teach this art form “as a sacred dance, for all who search for a deeper connection with themselves”.
Her path
- 2006 and 2007Cruise shows between Portugal and Morocco, and “Arabian Nights” with Classic International Cruises.
- 2007A performance in a television studio, and a show for the AMARA association on World Palliative Care Day.
- 2008A show at the Hotel Intercontinental in Madrid on 31 January.
- ThenA long stop, dedicated to family and motherhood.
- 2019Her return: classes and a performance for the students of Escola de Dança Sintra, a show at the school's Christmas dinner and, in December, a workshop at Aldeia da Praia in Colares in support of Casa de Sant'Anna.
- 2020Yoga and belly dance workshops at Casa Holstein – Quinta de São Sebastião in Sintra, a one-day retreat in Cascais and classes at Alma Studio in Estoril.
- 2022The “Deusas” (Goddesses) workshop in Restelo, Lisbon, on 1 October, and the videos “Anaisis 15 years after and a long stop”.
- TodayWorkshops, women's retreats and a monthly circle at Flora Flow in Colares.
Dance with Ana
Her workshops and retreats take place at Flora Flow in Colares. Write to her on WhatsApp to hear about the next dates.