Our team
A strong team of recognized, qualified professionals makes our academy possible every day, led by Alina Babayan, Oscar Flores, and Angel Infante.
Alina Babayan
Founder / Director
With degrees in English and Russian Philology, Alina is a professional belly dance artist and instructor with more than 15 years of experience. She has studied belly dance with prestigious Egyptian and international masters, as well as Greek, Gypsy, and Armenian dance. In 2014, Alina founded her own belly dance academy in Barcelona, Spain.
Oscar Flores
Artistic and Content Director
Dancer, choreographer, and dance teacher. Member of CID UNESCO. Artistic director and international educator with more than 30 years of experience. He has worked in more than 30 countries as a performer, stage creator, and trainer, and directs educational programs, dance festivals, and international musical projects.
Ani Sargsyan
Teacher
With more than 10 years of experience and choreography degrees from the State Choreography College of Yerevan, Armenia, and the Yerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinematography, Ani Sargsyan has won multiple awards both individually and as director of her school in Yerevan. In recent years, Ani has also worked as a choreographer and dancer for music videos, advertising, films, and series.
Belu Oliveira
Teacher
Born in Argentina, she graduated in 2010 as an Arabic dance teacher with master Samir Abut and was part of that academy's ballet for almost 10 years in Buenos Aires. In 2017 she joined the theatrical dance company Bellydance Evolution for several tours in the USA (2017-2019), recently taking part in its latest production, The Wizard of Oz, premiered in Copenhagen (2021).
Carolina Rubio
Teacher
With more than 15 years of experience, she has been part of a Bollywood company and has trained with national and international masters. Her path includes classical dances such as Kathak and Odissi, as well as trips to India to refine her technique. In recent years she has focused on the transformative power of dance, integrating body, mind, and emotion. She has taught since 2010 and has performed at events in Spain and across Europe.
Danielly Sorato
Teacher
Danielly Sorato is a Tribal Fusion teacher and dancer specializing in technique, stage presence, and movement exploration. She has trained with artists including Olga Meos, Zoe Jakes, Valenteena Ianni, and Rachel Brice, and is certified in Datura Style and Karma Echoes Level 1. Her style combines precision, expression, and theatricality, contrasting elegant classical lines with unusual body shapes inspired by stage artists such as Bob Fosse.
Arpana
Administration and Customer Care
With Indian roots, Arpana has broad experience in administration, organization, and customer care. She is studying psychology and is also an amateur jazz and oriental dance performer. Warm and welcoming, Arpana will help answer your questions and settle into classes.
Angel Infante
Co-Director
A computer engineering graduate with a master's in management of information systems, Angel has more than 20 years of experience working for major multinational companies. Since 2016, Angel has combined his full-time work as a software architect with the administration and management of Dansa Alina Babayan.
