Ilona began her Middle Eastern Dance training in 1998. Her immediate love of the movements and music led her to study and experience the many styles of Bellydance.
Over the years she has performed for popular restaurants, private parties and celebrations in and around York Region and Toronto. From 2001-2002 she danced with Arabesque Dance Company and performed with them in such productions as Isis, Descent of Ishtar, fFida and Dance Ontario.
As a teacher she has motivated hundreds of women and children to wiggle and shake their way to a healthier life. She has been featured in Human Spirit magazine and has been seen on television's "Daytime" and "Plugged in".
Currently Ilona performs as a soloist and teaches up to 10 classes a week. She is certified in Group Fitness (FIS) and Hatha Yoga (EWYT-350). Ilona has 2 cats and is addicted to her hula hoop.