From Stage to Studio: The Story Behind Your Instructor
Magda Salazar is an international Oriental Dance performer, instructor and choreographer with experience in entertainment, dance education and event production.
In 2011, she received professional training in dance instruction, entertainment production and live performance development. In 2012, she founded Migdael Dance Studio in Venezuela, a dance project dedicated to training children, teenagers and adults in Oriental Dance, Contemporary Dance, Hip Hop, Tribal Fusion, Yoga and Venezuelan Folklore.
Through Migdael Dance Studio, Magda also created free community dance classes to promote art, movement and cultural education. During its years of activity in Venezuela, the studio received multiple recognitions for its artistic and community impact. ✨
Magda moved to the United States in 2014 and continued teaching Bellydance across South Florida, collaborating with dance studios and entertainment venues while growing her artistic career.
Today, through Migdael Dance, she continues mentoring and inspiring students through classes and online training programs internationally. ✨
Magda is a passionate instructor who believes in the potential of every student. Through years of experience, she has developed her own teaching approach, combining Bellydance technique, movement and wellness in a fun and beginner-friendly environment.
Her classes are designed to help students improve coordination, confidence, flexibility and energy while enjoying the beauty of Oriental Dance. ✨
For many years, Magda has dedicated herself to teaching children and adult women of all ages, creating inclusive classes that welcome people from different backgrounds and abilities. Her teaching approach focuses on confidence, movement and helping each student feel empowered through dance. ✨
She has worked for many years in United States as a talent coach and Choreographer, had the opportunity to train Miss Broward Teen and Miss USA Queen of the Continents (Bella Logins), who won as Best Talent and Crown 2019 in Dominican Republic representing USA.
Another event during his career as an independent choreographer, It was when I trained the bellydance team at the Gigi's Dance academy since 2019.
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Third Place of the competition of the singer Jacob Forever and Nacho with a choreography created by her
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Won First place Small Group in Open Category, First Place in National and received a Special recognition for best costume in the USA Believe National Talent Competition with a Modern Bellydance Choreography by Magdalena Salazar.
Again 2022, with choreographies created by Magda Bellydancer, the Bellydance Team and soloist of Gigi's Dance Academy:
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Won First place Small Group in Open Category and Second Place in National in the USA Believe National Talent Competition with a Modern Bellydance fusion Afro dance.
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The Soloist Elsis Hurtado won First Place Solo Dancers in Open Category and Four Place in Nationals in the USA Believe Talent National Talent Competition. The half of part of choreography "Mejance Choreography" combined with veil.
In 2023, The Bellydance Team of Gigi's Dance Academy won Third place Advanced Group in Open Category and got special recognition "The Best Entertainment Choreography" in National in the USA Believe National Talent Competition with a Modern Bellydance Choreography by Magdalena Salazar. Also, the Soloist Viviana Acosta representing Gigi's Dance Academy, won First Place Solo Dancers in Open Category and First Place in Nationals in the USA Believe Talent National Talent Competition with a Modern Bellydance Choreography.
Since 2018, she has been offering the one and only original Beach Class—an outdoor training experience that blends physical activity, nature connection, and holistic well-being. This unique class takes full advantage of the natural elements—sand, sun, and sea—to promote mindful movement, improve physical fitness, reduce stress, and enhance emotional balance. Her innovative approach has made this class a transformative experience for both body and mind.
What is my goal in each class?
Share my knowledge in dance and encourage the community to improve their mental and physical health through dance. Do you want to be part of my class group? Don't wait any longer, it's time to dance.