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I am originally from Germany, but I live on a mountain outside of Angels Camp, California. I started bellydance classes in 1979, my teacher was Dunia in San Jose, and today I teach classes out of my home studio.I learned Cabaret, but I have melded...
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- Are you a refugee from tribe.net?
- Yes!
- Who are ya?
- just another tribal fusion dancer in this world of zillions...
- Where ya from?
- Oakland, CA!
Croatian dad (born there) & Mexican mom (born here).
I speak 3 languages... besides the obvious, I speak Croatian and Spanish.
I've been to Croatia several times... and the last time was July. I LOVE IT! It is SO beautiful...
I am a dance nazi.
and mostly...
Belly Fiend.
Not just to watch or look at pretty pictures...
I love to belly up.
Tribal, cabaret, ATS, tribal fusion, gothic, tribaret, egyptian, non-categorizable...
You name it- I love it all!
My main studies have been with:
Fat Chance Belly Dance * Jan 2002- Nov 2002
Jill Parker/Ultra Gypsy * Nov 2002 - Nov 2005
Suhaila Salimpour School of Dance * Mar 2005 - present
And a multitude of workshops with many amazing dancers
Company experiences:
FCBD's Third Tribe * June 2002- Nov 2002
Ultra Gypsy Dance Company * Feb 2003 - Nov 2005
Bal Anat - Guest Dancer * Dec 2006 - March 2007
Collective experiences:
L'Anonyme * Nov 2005 - Present
Lapsus * May 2007 - Present
Certifications:
SSSD Level 1 Certification * Aug 2005
SSSD Level 2 Certification * Jan 2006
Competitions:
Tribal Fusion Champion, Hips of Fury 2007
Noteworthy mentionable:
Active choreographer and dancer in Ultra Gypsy when the renowned dance company received the prestigious GOLDEN BELLY AWARD for “Troupe of the Year” in 2005
Current:
Flying solo, collaborating, participating in dance collectives, experimenting and trying all sorts of new and exciting things!
It's fun, yo!
I speak 3 languages... besides the obvious, I speak Croatian and Spanish.
I've been to Croatia several times... and the last time was July. I LOVE IT! It is SO beautiful...
I am a dance nazi.
and mostly...
Belly Fiend.
Not just to watch or look at pretty pictures...
I love to belly up.
Tribal, cabaret, ATS, tribal fusion, gothic, tribaret, egyptian, non-categorizable...
You name it- I love it all!
My main studies have been with:
Fat Chance Belly Dance * Jan 2002- Nov 2002
Jill Parker/Ultra Gypsy * Nov 2002 - Nov 2005
Suhaila Salimpour School of Dance * Mar 2005 - present
And a multitude of workshops with many amazing dancers
Company experiences:
FCBD's Third Tribe * June 2002- Nov 2002
Ultra Gypsy Dance Company * Feb 2003 - Nov 2005
Bal Anat - Guest Dancer * Dec 2006 - March 2007
Collective experiences:
L'Anonyme * Nov 2005 - Present
Lapsus * May 2007 - Present
Certifications:
SSSD Level 1 Certification * Aug 2005
SSSD Level 2 Certification * Jan 2006
Competitions:
Tribal Fusion Champion, Hips of Fury 2007
Noteworthy mentionable:
Active choreographer and dancer in Ultra Gypsy when the renowned dance company received the prestigious GOLDEN BELLY AWARD for “Troupe of the Year” in 2005
Current:
Flying solo, collaborating, participating in dance collectives, experimenting and trying all sorts of new and exciting things!
It's fun, yo!
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Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 6:05pm on November 14, 2007,
Elizabeth Mahina said… - hey there! oh what do they say on Myspace....hmmm...thanks for the add!
- At 5:38pm on November 14, 2007,
Brad Dosland said… - I sent you a witty and urbane reply at Wed 11/14/2007 11:01 AM... Didn'tcha get it?
- At 4:28pm on November 14, 2007,
Tanja Odzak said… - Hi.
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