ABOUT US
Hi and welcome to Brava Studio!
We truly believe in the transformative power of performing arts and its ability to engage and inspire people of all ages. Our passion for dance and aerial arts motivated us to create Brava Studio, to provide the local community in Doha with leading industry standards. We offer a wide variety of dance, dance fitness and aerial arts classes in a warm and friendly environment. Be a part of our Brava Studio family and become a Master of Movement.
TEAM
FIORELLA
CO-FOUNDER
Fiorella is the Co-Founder of Brava Studio. Originally from Peru, she graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. During her time at Penn State, Fiorella served as both a dancer and choreographer for a university dance group.
In Doha, Fiorella has established herself as a choreographer and dancer, working on commercials, music videos, and live performances. Notably, she co-choreographed the ‘Dreamers’ FIFA World Cup music video featuring Jungkook and Fahad Alkubaisi, and served as the creative director for the FIFA Legends Cup closing ceremony. Fiorella also choreographed the Welcome to Qatar water show by Balich Wonder Studio and was the dance captain for the ‘Light the Sky’ FIFA World Cup music video, choreographed by renowned artist Sadeck Waff. She was also a dancer in a Qatar Creates commercial featuring David Beckham. Most recently, Fiorella served as the creative director for a segment of the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix F1 Race opening ceremony.
In addition to her choreography work, Fiorella is an active competitor in Latin American dancing, showcasing her passion for this style. Her credits also include assistant choreographer and dancer roles for Hamad International Airport, Qatar Airways, and the official FIFA Arab Cup music video. Fiorella has performed at international salsa congresses and is a certified aerial hammock instructor.
MARI
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Mari has been Brava Studio’s Assistant Manager since 2021. With over 15 years of experience in customer service, she has managed multiple teams and trained specialized quality groups since 2015, Mari has held administrative and managerial roles in the GCC, gaining extensive experience in office management and operational tasks.
CARLA
INSTRUCTOR
Carla is our Street Jazz, Heels, and Yoga instructor. Originally from a French-Lebanese background, she holds a degree in Jazz Dance from the prestigious Académie Internationale De La Danse in Paris. Carla has performed in notable productions such as Star Academy Lebanon and Miss Lebanon and also teaches at the Caracalla Dance Academy.
Carla co-choreographed ‘Dreamers’ FIFA World Cup music video, featuring Jungkook and Fahad Alkubaisi. She has also choreographed for the FIFA Legends Cup and served as both an assistant choreographer and dancer for Hamad International Airport and Qatar Airways. As a dancer, Carla has appeared in several FIFA music videos, such as ‘Arhabo’, ‘Light the Sky’ as well the official Arab Cup music video. Most recently, Carla served as the choreographer for a segment of the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix F1 Race opening ceremony and played a key role in the opening ceremony of the World Aquatics Championships, both as a choreographer and assistant to renowned artist Sadeck Waff.
BIANCA
INSTRUCTOR
Bianca is an American Ballet Theatre-certified teacher, a Bolshoi Ballet Academy-certified instructor, and a former professional ballet dancer with over 20 years of teaching experience. She has been a dance educator in Doha since 2014 and has also taught at leading ballet schools in her native Dominican Republic, where she performed as a soloist and as a member of the corps de ballet in several high-profile productions with the Dominican National Ballet. Bianca appeared as a dancer in a commercial for Blue Salon and recently performed for Georgina Rodriguez during the 2022 FIFA World Cup. She is currently receiving mentorship from Bolshoi Academy teacher Evgenia Kazeeva.
CAMERON
INSTRUCTOR
Cameron is a highly skilled dancer and choreographer from Wales, specializing in Latin American dances. With a distinguished competitive career, he has achieved numerous Welsh, British, and Open to the World Championship titles, making him an undefeated youth dance competitor in his home country.
In addition to his competitive success, Cameron has made multiple appearances on British television and featured in Netflix's docuseries ‘Baby Ballroom.’ He is also the co-director of a dance school in Wales, holding the title of the youngest co-director of any Latin and Ballroom studio in the UK. Most recently, Cameron was appointed co-dance captain for the opening ceremony of the World Aquatics Championships in Qatar, where he worked alongside world-renowned choreographer Sadeck Waff.
Gian
INSTRUCTOR
Gian is a Filipino dance instructor specializing in Hip-Hop, Femme, K-POP, Openstyle, and commercial dance. He has experience teaching students of all ages and levels and is the founder and head coach of ‘Q-Aces Dancers’ dance team, established in 2023.
Gian has performed in several high-profile FIFA World Cup music videos, including Arhbo, Light the Sky, Tahayya, Dreamers, and Ez Al Arab, and took part in the FIFA Legends Cup closing ceremony. He has also led his team at major international events such as the Formula One Grand Prix, MotoGP, and the AFC Asian Cup in Doha. In addition to his performance career, Gian is highly skilled in managing and producing large-scale gigs, performances, and music videos. Most recently, he performed at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix F1 Race.
Mollie
INSTRUCTOR
Mollie is our aerial arts instructor with nearly a decade of experience in vertical fitness and aerial arts. She has taught at renowned studios in her native Australia, including Absolute Aerials, Aerial Catz, and Vigour Pole Studios. Passionate about teaching, Mollie welcomes students aged 7 and up, fostering a supportive environment for all levels.
REGINA
INSTRUCTOR
Regina is our belly and flow dance instructor. She is a certified personal trainer and has a black belt in Taekwondo. She has taught belly dance for the past 20 years and worked as a dance teacher in Chekhov Center in her native Uzbekistan. Regina perceives belly dance to be effective at relieving stress, developing strong inner confidence and poise, toning the body, and keeping the mind sharp. During the FIFA World Cup 2022, Regina was an Adidas Ambassador.
JIAHE
INSTRUCTOR
Jiahe is our Hip-Hop/Street Dance instructor from the Philippines and a talented member of Q-Aces Dancers dance team in Qatar. With extensive experience performing in music videos and live performances across the country, she is known for her patience and consistency, particularly when working with children.
Jiahe also appeared as one of the dancers in multiple FIFA World Cup music videos, including Ooredoo’s 'Arhbo' (featuring Nasser Al Kubaisi, Ayed, and Haneen Hussein) and ‘Light the Sky’ (featuring Noora Fethi, Balqees, Manal, and Rahma Riad), choreographed by renowned artist, Sadeck Waff.
REGINE
INSTRUCTOR
Regine is our lovely receptionist. She is the first friendly face you see at our front desk and the go – to person for anything Brava. From the Philippines, she graduated with a degree in tourism. She was a volunteer for outreach programs in local communities and loves helping others. In her free time she likes listening to music and drawing.