Female

I first got into belly dancing right after high school. I took some classes at the YWCA from Fatina who was a student of Ibrahim Farrah. From her I learned basic dance moves, veil, zils and floorwork. I was with Fatina for 5 years. Fatina would always take us out to the Arabic clubs for a student night. There I saw my first dancer Kawakeeb. She was so beatiful and graceful that I decided that's what I wanted to do. I sought out her teacher, Princess Madiha. I studied with Madiha for so many years I've lost count, 12, I think. Madiha is the one who truly taught me to dance. She taught me how to listen to and feel the music. Dancing is so much more than putting a step to the rhythm. It's about feeling and interpreting the music with your body.

After a couple of years training with Madiha, I was ready to become professional. I danced in Greek and Arabic clubs all around the Metro Detroit area, and the country. I toured all of Western Canada twice. I danced at parties and weddings, but my love, has always been dancing in the Arabic nightclubs with a live band. And of course, the gorgeous costumes!

I recently graduated law school and am currently working as a claims investigator for an insurance company. I retired from the stage in 2004 but I teach belly dancing at my gym on the weekends. I have 2 cats named Samba and Cha Cha. I'm half Puerto Rican, so I love Spanish food and music.

I started dancing in 1985. I worked professionally in many Greek and Arabic clubs all over the US and Canada up until 2004 when I retired from the stage.

I specialize in tradional Eygptian style Raks Sharki.