I have been meaning to write this for a while, so no time like the present...

I met Linda about 3 years ago through her daughter Nerissa. Since Nerissa and I were arch enemies (at the time), our initial meeting was probably a bit awkward. Who would have thought back then that she would become such an important person in my life.

Obviously a great deal has changed since our first meeting... Linda has become my teacher and mentor and a very good friend. Linda has helped me realize my potential (not just in bellydancing, but in life). And most importantly, Linda has helped me reconnect with my body and my spirit.

Linda has so many gifts, I could not possibly list them all. But among other things, she is an amazing teacher, truely one of the best dancers I have ever known (a dancer's dancer), and she is incredibly wise (sometimes too wise ;)). I am truely grateful to be among her students and one of her friends.

What else can I say except Thank You.

Shauna Jayne Bellerose.

I would like to take this opportunity to write some words about Linda Hannah-Meyer. Linda is my Mom. She is also the Mom to my three sisters...and Grandma to Keisa, Corbin, Eve, Sierra....and Skye. I am very fortunate to have a close relationship with her. She has alot of deep wisdom...a very very old soul. I feel like I have barely scratched the surface. I grew up learning from her - bellydance 'spiritual stuff', art, writing....and most of all how to treat people and interact with them in a positive way. She taught me there are repercussions for my actions...that no matter how small a negative action or even thought may be - the universe will balance itself out...and there WILL be negative payback (important lessson-Nerissa still learning hard way...). Linda is not only wise, but generous, an amazing friend, positive, good willing, benevolent, strong &powerful. And some other 'spiritual stuff' talents...for sure. If you need advice on anything...dance, art, spirit, whatever..Linda is the person to ask. She is a natural born dancer. I have been doing intensive dance studies with her for 3 and 1/2 years....and I mean INTENSIVE!!!! and...she constantly suprises me with her original move combination creations. As a bellydancer - I can tell you this - take a moment to try one of Linda's moves off the Linda Hannah-Meyer tribe...they are brilliant. And this is her daughter saying this...not biased as I have studied with several famous dance instructors; and every time I go, I see moves that Linda has already taught me.The old addage is true - to find happiness look no further than your own backyard. And thats literal (in my case) because Linda lives in the same apartment building as me!! So - welcome to my backyard. Thanks Mom for being an amazing Mom and Grandma, for being there and being you and being everything.
I love you. N.