I was first introduced to Greek "Bellydance" at a Restaurant in Bamberg, Germany in 1981 where I was instantly touched by not only the physical beauty of the dancer, but her graceful movements and the joy on her face as she danced.
I have been actively studying the ancient art of "Bellydance" since 1983 and have been a professional performer, teacher and seminar instructor since 1986. I originally began teaching with Aalim Dance Academy in St. Louis, Missouri, founded Raqs Al Dounya World Dance Ensemble, and later co-founded Desert Moon Dance Academy.
I have performed in a variety of venues, including television, schools and universities, civic groups meetings, state, county and community fairs, festivals, parades, parties, restaurants, dance seminar concerts, and ethnic nightclubs in 10 states.
After relocating to Columbus, Ohio in 2002, I have continued to share my love of this beautiful art form through my classes at Gentle Wind Center for Conscious Living in Gahanna, Ohio, and through the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA).