Why bellydance?

For me, dancing is part of a balanced lifestyle ~ an opportunity to feel the pure joy of creative, non-verbal expression through interpreting beautiful music, creating magic with theatrical props, and connecting with others in an inspired environment. Bellydancing is an interactive dance form, which allows the artist to express a full range of moods ~ from playful, spiritual, and sensual, to passionate, sad, open-hearted, shy, dramatic, or flirtatious.

I have studied Sufi Whirling, African, Tango, Salsa, and Modern Dance, but find my true passion in the Middle Eastern art form. I perform in restaurants, clubs, parties, and festivals in the Boulder and Denver area, and am sometimes seen with one of my dance partners ~ a gorgeous red-tail boa, or sweet royal python! My specialties include sword balancing, veil, double veil, zills, candles, and snake dancing. I also sang and danced with Sherefe and the Habibis, local Middle Eastern band, for several years.