Jillina Carlano, commonly known as Jillina, is an American belly dancer and choreographer. She was born in the United States in 1975 and began her dance training at a young age, studying ballet, jazz, and modern dance. She discovered belly dance in her teens and was immediately drawn to the art form’s expressive and fluid movements.

Jillina is perhaps best known for her work as a performer and choreographer with the Bellydance Superstars, a dance troupe that gained international acclaim for their innovative fusion of traditional Middle Eastern dance with contemporary music and styles. She has also appeared on numerous television shows and in films, and has performed for audiences around the world.