Cinzia is an internationally recognized belly dancer, choreographer, and teacher based in Italy, known for her refined technique, powerful stage presence, and distinctive teaching approach. With a background in classical dance, jazz, and piano, she discovered Oriental dance and folklore in 2004 and went on to perform, teach, and judge internationally in countries including Spain, South Korea, Taiwan, Ukraine, the United States, and Egypt. A two-time Italian champion and winner of the 2014 IDO World Cup in the folklore category, Cinzia now trains many Italian dancers for competitions and performances. Her years of teaching literature and foreign languages also helped shape a thoughtful, empathetic teaching method that she brings to students both in person and online. She is the owner of Badia Operà Academy and the organizer of events including the Mashrabiya Festival.