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Mandala DanceWorks is the result of collaborative efforts between Artistic Director Karin Lynge Jensen and her dancers. Whether creating intricate and athletic modern dance performances, or in its current manifestation as a Tribal Fusion troupe, Mandala DanceWorks remains committed to producing and performing works of beauty, intricacy, power and passion.

Mandala DanceWorks draws its influences, movement and imagery from an extensive palette of historical, artistic and spiritual sources, striving to fuse mind, body and spirit for both audience and participant.

Karin Lynge Jensen is an award winning choreographer and the recipient of a BA in teaching and an MFA in Modern Choreography from UC Irvine. She has worked as an independent choreographer for the past two decades and her works have been performed throughout California for universities, festivals, cable television and museums. She has taught at numerous schools and universities, and currently teaches at LA City College, Long Beach City College, El Camino College and East LA Community College.

Mandala DanceWorks is the winner of the 2007 Bellydancer of the Universe Competition in the Tribal Fusion Group category. They also won Most Congenial and People's Choice.