Artist Bio: Ayah Muk 
- also known as Ayah Mokhalalati -

Ayah is a professional dancer, choreographer, and dance teacher born and raised in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. She started dancing at the age of three and had rigorous training in classical ballet, contemporary, lyrical, modern, jazz, and hip-hop, attending classes five times a week, and participating in stage performances and examinations.

 

Ayah continued her training in the United Kingdom, where she further honed her skills in various dance styles. While there, she participated in several dance competitions and performances, earning accolades for her talent and skill. After returning to Abu Dhabi seven years ago, Ayah began sharing her passion for dance by teaching students ages 3 to 18 years old.

 

She also began choreographing dance routines for her students, showcasing her creativity and ability to blend different styles of dance seamlessly, while also fostering a sense of community and connection among her students and their families.

 Every year, Ayah's choreographic routines are performed by her students in a theatre, and each performance has been highly successful. 

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Ayah also passionately shares her expertise through teaching and her YouTube channel, reaching thousands of aspiring dancers in the Arab world. She has been nominated as one of the top 10 emerging performing artists of the UAE, as part of NYUAD and US embassy Numoo.

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Her high levels of passion and creativity towards dance choreography have made her a sought-after choreographer in the region.