ZiZi Zabaneh is of Lebanese decent, born in Bogota, Colombia. An International performer, instructor, choreographer and Dance Photographer. She has been dancing since her early teens. Trained in Flamenco, Latin and Middle Eastern dance. She has study with some of the most outstanding professionals in the field of dance.

​ZiZi has traveled to Dubai, Italy, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Santo Domingo and all over the US. where she has taught and performed. As a professional dancer, she decided to combine dance and photography, her two biggest passions. Her photographs have appeared in numerous publications throughout the globe. ZiZi has earned the recognition and respect in the photography field, her first photography exhibit "Capturing Movement Forever" was in April of 2006. Since then she has become one of the most sought after dance photographers. She is the organizer of Shoot Miami, a photography group with over 2,000 members. The group provides networking opportunities for professional photographers, semi-professional and enthusiasts in Miami, Florida.

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As a professional dancer with over 19 years of experience, she knows how to captures the beauty of movement that comes from each and every dancer. 

Locally ZiZi has taught for Salsations Dance Productions, Dance Empire, Gypsy Fire Dance Studios, Ballet Concerto Studio, Miami Dade College Interamerican, Homestead, Kendall, Hialeah and North campuses, Superior Performing Arts and Bozenkas Bellydance Academy. Currently she teaches at DAF Studio & Creativo Dance Studio.  In 2011 she formed Fusion Gitana, a dance troupe that specializes in the fusion of Flamenco, Latin and Middle Eastern dance. 

Precision, strength and stamina characterize her dance style and makes her a favorite amongst audiences of all ages.