Passion for Middle Eastern dances: "Ancient female ritual"

When women dance, laugh, and rediscover themselves: a journey through body, art, and soul, the power and magic of Middle Eastern dance . These are the words of Simona Fais , a 44-year-old marketing manager and teacher of " laughter yoga " as well as Middle Eastern dance. Considered by many to be a performance to be admired, often conceived for a male gaze, Middle Eastern dance is actually a sacred, ancient, and profoundly feminine language. It awakens body and soul, liberating energy, sensuality, and grounding. In the fluid, rhythmic movements, in the circles of the hips and the gestures of the hands, lives a profound memory of women who listen to themselves and reclaim their own space: "Every gesture has a meaning, every rhythm touches an emotion. Belly, pelvis, spine, and hands become instruments of expression and connection," explains Fais.

As a child, she practiced artistic and rhythmic gymnastics, then volleyball. Her passion ignited during her freshman year of college: "At a party, I saw an Egyptian dancer perform and was captivated by her beauty, elegance, and ability to isolate and perfectly control every part of her body. I signed up for a class, and I haven't stopped since." After years of study, practice, and training, Simona Fais became a teacher.

Today, she teaches classes in Saronno, Caronno Pertusella, and Milan, where she combines Middle Eastern dance with influences from other styles and contemporary and modern elements, also incorporating rhythmic gymnastics and yoga. "I don't teach for the show, but to create spaces where women and girls can rediscover themselves through movement. Middle Eastern dance is a ritual that heals, strengthens, and liberates," explains the teacher. "Laughter yoga" is also part of her journey: "Laughter without reason, without judgment, is liberating. It releases tension, reduces stress, and awakens lightness. My work intertwines multiple dimensions of beauty. Through dance and laughter, I guide women toward inner beauty. The body is a powerful language: every woman has the right to express herself through it," explains Fais.

Her classes also include little girls, enthusiastic about exploring movement. "They're drawn to silk veils, decorated staffs, and Isis wings. Through play, they discover the body as a safe and creative space."