Donna Zakura

Donna Zakura is a fusion bellydance artist, teacher, and choreographer based in Meanjin (Brisbane), known for her fluid, expressive, and powerful movement style.

Born in Wales Uk. Her dance journey began at the age of three with ballet, later moving into jazz where her love for freedom, expression, and dynamic movement developed. She went on to train at the University of Surrey, completing a BA in Dance and Culture, with studies in contemporary dance, kathak, and choreography.

Over the years, Donna has explored a wide range of styles including street dance, breakdance, bharatanatyam, and Middle Eastern and North African bellydance. She continues to evolve her practice through fusion bellydance, drawing inspiration from temple dance traditions across India and Asia.

PERFORMANCE & CREATION

Donna is a co-director of the Wild Lotus Project, a fusion bellydance collective known for creating immersive and visually striking performances.

Alongside her collaborative work, she is also a solo performer known for her powerful, sensual, and fluid serpentine movement style. Her performances blend strength and softness, weaving intricate isolations with deep, expressive presence.

Her work draws on fusion bellydance, contemporary influences, and ritual-inspired movement, creating performances that are both captivating and embodied. She has performed at festivals and events across Australia, bringing a distinctive stage presence that is magnetic, grounded, and evocative.

APPROACH

Donna’s teaching is grounded in technique, flow, and embodiment.

She views dance as a holistic practice, supporting connection between body, mind, and expression. Her classes focus on building strong foundations, fluid movement, musicality, and personal style.

She is passionate about helping students feel confident in their bodies and develop their own expressive voice through dance.

WIDER PRACTICE

Donna also facilitates creative arts programs for people with disabilities, teaching creative dance, yoga, and Pilates. She has studied somatic dance therapy, yoga, and art psychotherapy, which subtly inform her teaching.