A.S.D. L'Aura

L'Aura
Laura Cernigliaro

Sicilian. dancer and choreographer, of ancient Arab-Andalusian family origins, with twenty years experience in the dance world. Graduated in political science, she studied dance since the age of 6, ranging in all styles (classical, modern, jazz, contemporary) and enriching them with other artistic experiences (theater, music, singing). A natural preference for the ethnic cultures lead her to deepen the study of flamenco and belly dance by professional courses in the best Academies in Spain, France and by long stays in Egypt and the Maghreb countries, to better absorb the language and traditions.

She sharpens her technique with the best international teachers (including M. Reda, F. Fahmy, Y. Sharif, Aida Nour, S. Ismail, W. Mansour, S. Khaloun) to find her own style.

In 2002 she opens the first school in Brescia of Oriental Dance and Percussion Arab (A.S.D. L’Aura), as result of her experience in several successful collaborations with dance schools, organization of internships, performances and events, in which she still teaches. She has participated as a teacher / dancer in several international festivals (Festival Riviera 2005, Rome Film Festival 2007 and 2008, London 2008 festival, Oriental Festival 2007-2008-2009-2010 Palermo, Danzainfiera 2009, Nile Group Festival 2009, Festival Taus 2009, Etna Festival 2010, Festival d'Incanto Oiente 2010, Heshk Beshk Festival 2010) and renowned theaters, also with numerous collaborations with hotels, resorts, casinos, conference centers, pro-loco and municipalities.

Since 2007 she is recognized as National Coordinator for Oriental Dance Teacher Training AID&A and L’Aura school, managed by her, has become 4-star Professional Center able to give AID & A degrees of national importance.

In 2008 she is appointed Head of the Ethnic Dances of the League Board of Directors of Uisp of Brescia , and Head of UISP Committee in Brescia. She still works with the best dance schools in the province of Brescia and Bergamo as a consultant and organizer of belly dance courses of different levels and stages held in various Italian dance schools.

She is the artistic director of the group of oriental dance "Al Fatinaat the Shark" with which operates in different dance reviews in Italy, often accompanied by live percussion or by Tarab Orchestra.