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last updated 01/15/09
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about me
I've been dancing for about seven years. I work full time and just earnedmy B.S. in Accounting at Rutgers University, Newark. Woohoo! I have studied with the likes of Tanta of Clark, NJ, Anahid Sofian of NY, Audie Stellato of Montclair, NJ and currently under Andrea Anwar of NY. I also had the pleasure to take various workshop with well known instructors like Rachel Brice, Samara, Aszmara, Amar, Chadia of Gypsy Caravan Enterprises, Morocco’s Weeklong Workshop, Fleur and Geela of the now defunct Philadelphia Tribal Bellydance troupe, Jehan, Madga, and Ranya just to name a few. I have also belonged to various dance troupes and currently a member of Gia al Qamar’s Urban Desert Dancers troupe.
My style is somewhat unique. It fuses all of the different styles that I have learned together. I mostly perform to what is called “underground” or “house” music which is often played in non-commercialized clubs. I am also a beat junkie who loves tribal beats. This allows me to freely express myself. I feel as if bellydance is a celebration of womanhood and to see me perform with such emotion, is to see that I am truly celebrating!
I am also the owner and founder of Shades of Lakshmi, LLC.A bellydance entertainment company, which is geared toward hosting haflas and workshops.
Holiday Gala Hafla
( events » arts ) I know I was supposed to take the year off, but I just could not resist. This holiday hafla is the perfect way to end the year during the holiday season. There will be many beautiful and talented performers, including myself in a family friendly...
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event starts Saturday, December 12, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Shades of Lakshmi Presents Fall Into Shimmies Hafla FeatFall Into Shimmies Hafla Featuring Arianna al Tiye!
( events » arts ) If you missed the Winter Blues Halfa, here's another chance to catch our next spectacular event. There will be many beautiful and talented performers, including myself in a family friendly environment. Tickets will sell out quickly, so don't miss ...
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event starts Sunday, September 21, 2008 - 4:00 PM
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Shades of Lakshmi Presents: "Winter Blues" Hafla Featuring Aszmara!
( events » arts ) We're doing it again! If you missed the Fall Into Shimmies Halfa, you missed a real true treat. What better way to welcome spring with a Winter Blues Hafla!
Shake off those winter blues and join us as we bring in spring with a bang! There will ...
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event starts Sunday, April 6, 2008 - 4:00 PM
Shades of Lakshmi Presents: A Veil Dynamics Workshop with Aszmara!
( events » arts ) A fun and dynamic 3-hour workshop that will show students the true dynamics in using the veil and perform sensuous, powerful movements with it. Aszmara will instruct workshop participants in the art of using a veil and how to be graceful doing it....
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event starts Sunday, April 6, 2008 - 11:00 AM
3rd Annual Holdiay Hafla
( events » arts ) Professional Dancer / Student Showcase
Hosted By: Dalia Carella & Arianna Halima al Tiye
Special performances by Dalia Carella, Arianna Halima al Tiye and special guest artists.
Music spun by the one and only Big Daddy Santa himself, DJ ...
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event starts Sunday, December 9, 2007 - 3:30 PM
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