Meisha (a.k.a. Merryl) Elias has been belly dancing for 8 years and teaching for 3 years.  Meisha is an arabic name meaning "Full of Life".  Influenced by other forms of dance she has studied, including latin, freestyle and ballet, her lively teaching style and "East meets West" performances reflect this and bring a theatrical element to an event.  She specialises in Modern Fusion and Conceptual styles of Belly Dance. 

Meisha currently teaches weekly mixed ability classes in Radstock near Bath, Centerparcs at Longleat, and Trowbridge in Wiltshire.  She is also available for solo performances and offers workshops for both adults (e.g. clubs/societies) and children (in schools). Schools' workshops can be linked to the curriculum or held as part of Arts/Sports weeks or Healthy Schools.

Meisha has gained IDTA qualifications in Belly Dance and Freestyle Dance, has a recent Enhanced CRB certificate, First Aid qualification and holds both Public Liability Insurance and a Phonographic Performance Licence (PPL).  She has attended workshops with a number of internationally renowned Arabic Dancers, including Farida Fahmy, Keti Sharif, Raheesha, Ozgen, Ava Fleming, Mia Serra, Karine Butchart, Heike Humphries and Agarma Tan.