JOanne is a Toronto-based accomplished freelance innovative creator, performer, choreographer, instructor, and artistic director in the performing arts. JOanne a highly motivated and accomplished professional Bellydancer with over 25 years of experience. Nominee for the 2024 Walter Carsen Prize for Excellent in the Performing Arts. Renowned as a pioneer of fusion belly dance, she is celebrated for her unique style and signature technique.
Dance for JOanne has been a healing journey that inspired to be a guiding force of support for hundreds of women and girls, through her compassionate spirit and teachings as a belly dance instructor, educator, and advocate for women’s health and well-being.
JOanne is the writer and director of her theatre production Inanna – the Rising Goddess of Malta and continues to explore solo and group performances to original Middle Eastern-inspired fusion dance pieces. JOanne has performed live theatre made appearances in movies and reality TV shows, galas, fundraisers, and festival events. JOannes’ magnetic stage presence, charisma, charm, and grace, have captured audiences from all around the globe.
Our Objective
The objective of the Company is that students of all ages, limitless shapes and sizes, strengths and flexibilities are encouraged to learn the art of belly dance within a friendly, yet productive environment.
Each and every student at JOannes' School of Dance is an important part of our growing dance community.