I took my first belly dance class in 2002, beginning a journey that would take me further and change my life in more ways than I had ever imagined.Honestly, I am not sure what I expected from that first class, but I know what I found. Bellydance has helped me grow stronger both physically and mentally, led me to develop a more positive outlook and a better body image. The dance community is made up of amazing and supportive women and men, dancers, musicians, designers, artists, and friends.
As a principle member of Sulukule, I found my voice and passion as a fusion bellydancer. I had the opportunity to perform across the Southeast in a wide variety of venues, from Renaissance Faires to Birthday parties, from small haflas to the main stage at Triboriginal.
I ran the UGA Bellydance club in 2007 and 2008 and began teaching bellydance and dance movement meditation at the UGA continuing education center. It was around this time that I first began dancing with fire staff, fire poi, and fire fans bringing my love of fire to a new level.In 2010 I began a new journey in dance and life after moving to Greenville, SC.
I am currently dancing full time as a collaborator with Brandy White as co-director of Discordia Arts based in Greenville, SC. I teach weekly classes on Wednesday evenings at Equilibrium Zen Gym and Mondays at Maya Movement Arts and can be found performing across town and beyond in collaboration with Wasted Wine as a member of Discordia Arts, and as a solo bellydancer, fire dancer, and in collaboration with many of the fabulous dancers that I have met in the Southeast.Along with Brandy, I produce a monthly show at Moe Joe Coffee in downtown Greenville with the intention of providing a venue for professional dance and music collaboration. I am a regular guest workshop
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| Beyond Bellydance: Discordia Arts and Wasted Wine fuse theatrics, music, and dance |
