| MICHA Micha has been teaching yoga, hula hoop dance and aerial dance for years. She is the co-founder of The Detroit Flyhouse, a studio for teaching the aerial arts, such as aerial silks, hammock and aerial hoop. She is also the founder of The Detroit Flyhouse performers ,a local aerial troupe. Flyhouse Performers are a feisty, fun and flirty cocktail of frills & feathers, stockings, high heels and tassels; all delivered with a nudge and a wink. With a repertoire including superheroines, burlesquey femme fatales and futuristic divas ." I see movement as way way to celebrate our bodies to celebrate our aliveness!" My students often tell me that in the classroom I create a safe supportive space where everyone feels challenged and no one feels left behind. I would characterize the classes I share as playful, organic and energetic-more like a celebration of movement than some achievement-oriented class. My goal in the classromm is to give 100% and encourage students in a loving way to do the same. |
FLEC
Flec Sybil Mindscape (a.k.a. Douglas
M. Schell) has been practicing the art
of contact juggling for over 9 years.
Within the past 5 years he has
performed for many variety shows,
private parties, night clubs, festivals,
weddings and events including
performances at Michigan
Renaissance Festival, Silverleaf
Renaissance Festival, Mid-Michigan
Renaissance Festival, Starwood
Festival, Burningman Festival, Detroit
Electronic Music Festival and many
others.
Effective in his teaching technique,
Flec has taught hundreds of
students successfully how to
contact juggle and is confident
that he can teach any student
who is willing to learn and
practice the material. Flec also
utilizes his own exclusive special
techniques for students with different
styles of learning and promotes
individual creativity. Flec also has a
good sense of humor, is easy to talk
to, and loves long walks on the
beach, candle lit dinners, talking about
himself in the 3rd person,
daydreaming, and the poetry of Rumi.
He also won 3rd place in a pie eating
contest when he was six. :O)
Flec Sybil Mindscape (a.k.a. Douglas
M. Schell) has been practicing the art
of contact juggling for over 9 years.
Within the past 5 years he has
performed for many variety shows,
private parties, night clubs, festivals,
weddings and events including
performances at Michigan
Renaissance Festival, Silverleaf
Renaissance Festival, Mid-Michigan
Renaissance Festival, Starwood
Festival, Burningman Festival, Detroit
Electronic Music Festival and many
others.
Effective in his teaching technique,
Flec has taught hundreds of
students successfully how to
contact juggle and is confident
that he can teach any student
who is willing to learn and
practice the material. Flec also
utilizes his own exclusive special
techniques for students with different
styles of learning and promotes
individual creativity. Flec also has a
good sense of humor, is easy to talk
to, and loves long walks on the
beach, candle lit dinners, talking about
himself in the 3rd person,
daydreaming, and the poetry of Rumi.
He also won 3rd place in a pie eating
contest when he was six. :O)
Joette Sawall
The artistic director of the West
Michigan School of Middle Eastern
Dance LLC, has studied
extensively with famous Egyptian
& Turkish dancers and
choreographers since the early
1990s, focusing her dance study
and performance on the Egyptian
Raks Sharqi along with Middle
Eastern folkloric dance from all
regions of the Middle East.
She has completed
certifications in Egypt and
Turkey and has performed for
major universities, cultural
centers, and abroad at hotels.
In addition, she is also an
instructor in the Gender and
Women’s Studies program at
Western Michigan University.
Joette is hailed for her classical
style, technique, hip work and
excitement she brings to the stage!
She is a dancer truly worth
watching!
The artistic director of the West
Michigan School of Middle Eastern
Dance LLC, has studied
extensively with famous Egyptian
& Turkish dancers and
choreographers since the early
1990s, focusing her dance study
and performance on the Egyptian
Raks Sharqi along with Middle
Eastern folkloric dance from all
regions of the Middle East.
She has completed
certifications in Egypt and
Turkey and has performed for
major universities, cultural
centers, and abroad at hotels.
In addition, she is also an
instructor in the Gender and
Women’s Studies program at
Western Michigan University.
Joette is hailed for her classical
style, technique, hip work and
excitement she brings to the stage!
She is a dancer truly worth
watching!
| LANA MINI, Your host... *Named one of the "Faces of Detroit" * Known for her ability to break down moves so EVERYONE understands them * Performs up to 8 shows a weekend! * Critically acclaimed DVD instructor * Performed for mega-star, singer Usher. Worked with Patrick Swayze, BB King, Love & Rockets, Oojami, Raquy & The Cavemen & more *Performed with superstar Persian singer Houshman Aghili * Performed at the premiere of the documentary film: "American Bellydancer." * Performed with respected world musicians including Rachid Taha and Oojami. * Teaches & performs in both Europe and throughout the U.S. * Is known for her rapid hip work. * Her classes are so popular they have been promoted as some of the best things to experience when visiting Detroit by the Travel Channel's show "We Live Here," * Is repeatedly invited to dance at weddings, Persian New Year celebrations, Lebanese heritage celebrations, Chaldean and Egyptian festivals and university international programs. * Her televised performance at the World International Festival was viewed by more than 2O million people on three continents. |
KRISZTINA
Krisztina is the founder and
artistic director of Czigany
World Fusion Dance. Her
formal dance training began
over 30 years ago with classical
ballet and she has been
building on that foundation
ever since. She has studied
many dance styles over the
years and combined them all in
the formation of Czigany
World Fusion Dance.
As a teacher she strives to not
only teach a series of steps,
but to also show her students
the magic that is dance and
the freedom it gives them to
feel and to express what lies
deep within their soul.
"'Everyone has a beauty inside
that is so indescribably
brilliant; one that consists of
all of their passions, their
hopes, their fears, and their
dreams. I help my students to
get in touch with that part of
themselves through dance."
As a performer, Krisztina not
only shows you the dance
visually, but you can actually
feel her become one with the
music. You will experience the
combination of dance and
music in waves of energy and
emotion as she paints a
picture and creates a
breathtaking work of art
before your eyes.
Krisztina is a certified
American Tribal Style Belly
Dance teacher and Sister
Studio to
FatChanceBellyDance for ATS.
Krisztina is the founder and
artistic director of Czigany
World Fusion Dance. Her
formal dance training began
over 30 years ago with classical
ballet and she has been
building on that foundation
ever since. She has studied
many dance styles over the
years and combined them all in
the formation of Czigany
World Fusion Dance.
As a teacher she strives to not
only teach a series of steps,
but to also show her students
the magic that is dance and
the freedom it gives them to
feel and to express what lies
deep within their soul.
"'Everyone has a beauty inside
that is so indescribably
brilliant; one that consists of
all of their passions, their
hopes, their fears, and their
dreams. I help my students to
get in touch with that part of
themselves through dance."
As a performer, Krisztina not
only shows you the dance
visually, but you can actually
feel her become one with the
music. You will experience the
combination of dance and
music in waves of energy and
emotion as she paints a
picture and creates a
breathtaking work of art
before your eyes.
Krisztina is a certified
American Tribal Style Belly
Dance teacher and Sister
Studio to
FatChanceBellyDance for ATS.
Coming soon
Miah, your host
Miah, your host
AEGELA
Since 1978, Aegela’s love of
Middle Eastern dance has
taken her throughout the US
and to the heart of the art---
Egypt. She has engaged in
several performing tours of
Cairo and Alexandria, Egypt. It
was on her first tour that
Aegela was awarded the
coveted Lifetime
Performer’s license by the
Egyptian Ministry of
Culture, an honor held by
only 11 foreigners. While
working in Egypt, Aegela
enjoyed the privilege of
studying with famed
dancer/choreographer
Mahmoud Reda, of the Reda
Troupe, and with Madame
Busi, principal dancer with the
National Folkloric Company.
During her teaching career,
Aegela has conducted
classes for the deaf and
hearing impaired, and devised
a format for use in
occupational therapy
rehabilitation programs
assisting women in regaining
range of motion. Recently,
she developed a dance
program for women
recovering from strokes.
These experiences have
enhanced her ability to
articulate movement and
discern what subtle changes
are required for the desired
effect.
Aegela frequently lectures in
major universities on the topics
of Middle Eastern art and
music, as well as women’s
roles in that society. Speaking
engagements have included
Emory University School of
Near Eastern Studies, Georgia
State University, Mercer
University, Lourdes College
and Mercy College. A
television special, “Dance
Atlanta,” highlighted Aegela as
a leading artist of Middle
Eastern dance. She was the
featured performer in
numerous Middle Eastern,
Greek, and Turkish nightclubs,
as well as studio director and
coach to Atlanta’s premier
dancers before arriving in the
Midwest.
Now residing in the Toledo, OH
area, she conducts multi-level
classes in her studios, The
Aegela Centers for Middle
Eastern Dance (Toledo, OH
and Blissfield, MI) as well by
contract in several satellite
locations. As a national
seminar instructor, Aegela
encourages participants to
“think outside the box” using
traditional movements in
unusual combinations, or
“Aegela-isms.” In her
classroom, women celebrate
their unique images and
personalities discovered
through the joy of dance.
Aegela is the recipient of the
2004 Stella Award for Lifetime
Achievement in Middle Eastern
Dance and the Zaghareet
Magazine nominee for the
2006 Lifetime Achievement
Award. In 2006, she and co-
author, Chelydra (VA), were
selected to present their
Ghawazee Suite in the
Choreographers’ Showcase
sponsored by Old Dominion
University.
Aegela is featured in the
book, Snake Hips, and is
referenced in numerous
academic theses.
Since 1978, Aegela’s love of
Middle Eastern dance has
taken her throughout the US
and to the heart of the art---
Egypt. She has engaged in
several performing tours of
Cairo and Alexandria, Egypt. It
was on her first tour that
Aegela was awarded the
coveted Lifetime
Performer’s license by the
Egyptian Ministry of
Culture, an honor held by
only 11 foreigners. While
working in Egypt, Aegela
enjoyed the privilege of
studying with famed
dancer/choreographer
Mahmoud Reda, of the Reda
Troupe, and with Madame
Busi, principal dancer with the
National Folkloric Company.
During her teaching career,
Aegela has conducted
classes for the deaf and
hearing impaired, and devised
a format for use in
occupational therapy
rehabilitation programs
assisting women in regaining
range of motion. Recently,
she developed a dance
program for women
recovering from strokes.
These experiences have
enhanced her ability to
articulate movement and
discern what subtle changes
are required for the desired
effect.
Aegela frequently lectures in
major universities on the topics
of Middle Eastern art and
music, as well as women’s
roles in that society. Speaking
engagements have included
Emory University School of
Near Eastern Studies, Georgia
State University, Mercer
University, Lourdes College
and Mercy College. A
television special, “Dance
Atlanta,” highlighted Aegela as
a leading artist of Middle
Eastern dance. She was the
featured performer in
numerous Middle Eastern,
Greek, and Turkish nightclubs,
as well as studio director and
coach to Atlanta’s premier
dancers before arriving in the
Midwest.
Now residing in the Toledo, OH
area, she conducts multi-level
classes in her studios, The
Aegela Centers for Middle
Eastern Dance (Toledo, OH
and Blissfield, MI) as well by
contract in several satellite
locations. As a national
seminar instructor, Aegela
encourages participants to
“think outside the box” using
traditional movements in
unusual combinations, or
“Aegela-isms.” In her
classroom, women celebrate
their unique images and
personalities discovered
through the joy of dance.
Aegela is the recipient of the
2004 Stella Award for Lifetime
Achievement in Middle Eastern
Dance and the Zaghareet
Magazine nominee for the
2006 Lifetime Achievement
Award. In 2006, she and co-
author, Chelydra (VA), were
selected to present their
Ghawazee Suite in the
Choreographers’ Showcase
sponsored by Old Dominion
University.
Aegela is featured in the
book, Snake Hips, and is
referenced in numerous
academic theses.
| THE FULL BIOGRAPHIES..... |
| Crystal Voytal She began dancing in the summer of 2004 after seeing an ad for a belly dance class. Although she was initially simply curious, she quickly became infatuated with this beautiful, feminine art form. After working with Lana from Detroit Bellydance, Crystal was encouraged quickly to become a professional dancer. She has been dancing with Detroit Bellydance for years and enjoys performing at all venue types. She is drawn to the classic Egyptian style and seeks to radiate grace and joy when she dances. Crystal has had the opportunity to train with Bellydance greats such as Jillina, Bozenka, Tamallyn Dallal and others. A true understanding of Egyptian dance, Crystal is favorite among Middle Eastern audiences. |
| ANDREW & LEX Bacchanal Promotions is an entertainment company specializing in circus performance, fire arts, and tribal-fusion belly-dance. Andrew D'Ascenzo and Lex, proprietors of Bacchanal, offer stage performance, strolling entertainment, and instruction in a variety of performance arts. Founded in 2007, Bacchanal has performed their unique blend of entertainment at more than a hundred local and regional events. Lex got her start belly-dancing in 2000, training and performing with several groups while perfecting her own style. She began performing with fire in 2006, learning fire fans, fire fingers and fire eating. Combining a mastery of belly-dance with an intimate knowledge of fire performance, Lex has risen to become one of the most talented performers in her field. Andrew started out spinning poi at at 17, and after a few years practicing almost exclusively alone, began using fire and performing publicly. He then traveled the continent, learning from top performers from Toronto to San Francisco. While creating a unique technical poi style, Andrew also developed other arts including fire staff, fire breathing, and contact juggling. Since performing together, Lex and Andrew have also added stilt walking, Powerising, and acro-balance to their growing list of duet acts. |
| PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY (note the bellydancer here is not Kelly. Kelly is the photographer.) Photo Bio As a dancer herself, Kelly Dattilo knows just how important it is to have fabulous photos for self promotion. Largely self-taught, she has taken photos for many local belly dancers, including the Lunatic Vagabonds, the Unveiled Studio in Ann Arbor, Nadira, Amber King, and Amira Jurmu, as well as many local dance events. She uses her 10 years experience in dance to help her subjects achieve the very best images possible. Recently she has had fine art pieces hung at the Padzieski Art Gallery in the Ford Performing Arts Center in Dearborn and also the Dirty Show 10 held at Bert's Warehouse Theater in Detroit's Eastern Market. Normally working from her home, Kelly has transported her studio here to Detroit Raqs to provide the opportunity for soloists and troupes to have photos taken both before and after the shows. Kelly will also be photographing the performance and making those images available for purchase as well. |
NADIRA
A favorite of the Arabic
community, and known for her
unique Turkish-Arabic style.
Nadira performs regularly at
metro Detroit’s many Arabic
supper clubs and restaurants
and is a sought-after entertaine.
Nadira's love of Middle
Eastern dance and music
has endeared her to
audiences from New York
to Dearborn. She has been
praised for her dynamic style,
grace, and musicality.
Nadira began her training in
belly dance in New York with
some of its finest dancers,
including New York legend
Serena Wilson, master of
Turkish belly dance Anahid
Sofian, and Ranya of New
York, an expert in Egyptian
Raks Sharki. Nadira continued
her professional training in
classical Arabic dance with the
great Syrian belly dancer
Princess Madiha. Nadira’s
skill as a performer and
teacher is also enriched by
her background in ballet
and dramatic theater.
Nadira began teaching belly
dance in New York and has
been teaching classes and
workshops in Ann Arbor since
she moved to Michigan in 2006.
A favorite of the Arabic
community, and known for her
unique Turkish-Arabic style.
Nadira performs regularly at
metro Detroit’s many Arabic
supper clubs and restaurants
and is a sought-after entertaine.
Nadira's love of Middle
Eastern dance and music
has endeared her to
audiences from New York
to Dearborn. She has been
praised for her dynamic style,
grace, and musicality.
Nadira began her training in
belly dance in New York with
some of its finest dancers,
including New York legend
Serena Wilson, master of
Turkish belly dance Anahid
Sofian, and Ranya of New
York, an expert in Egyptian
Raks Sharki. Nadira continued
her professional training in
classical Arabic dance with the
great Syrian belly dancer
Princess Madiha. Nadira’s
skill as a performer and
teacher is also enriched by
her background in ballet
and dramatic theater.
Nadira began teaching belly
dance in New York and has
been teaching classes and
workshops in Ann Arbor since
she moved to Michigan in 2006.
Diablo & Amethyst
Amethyst began bellydancing
in 1997 (Pittsburgh, PA),
teaching in 2001, and has
since traveled to study with
Artemis (MD), Rachel Kay
Brookmire (DC) and (more
recently) Ansuya of the
Bellydance Superstars (CA
and FL). Amethyst has
studied intensely with Ansuya,
and is certified in the Ansuya
style of Bellydance.
Amethyst enjoys a variety of
dance styles including
cabaret, world fusion, her
own “ElectroBelly” creations
and Sacred Dance.
She can even dance while
standing on wine glasses,
bellydancers were
recently in awe of her
show with Ansuya!
Diabla has been practicing
yoga for 20 years, and has
been teaching for 10. She is
grateful to have had the
opportunity to study with many
notable yoga instructors,
including Rodney Yee, Beryl
Bender Birch, Beth Shaw, and
Seane Corn. Diabla’s style
features a strong focus on
yoga’s amazing physical
benefits.
In 2008, Diabla started taking
Amethyst’s bellydance
classes, and Amethyst started
taking Diabla’s yoga classes.
Both women immediately
realized that these
beautiful art forms
harmonized with each
other, and decided to
merge their skills to
create a workshop that
blended bellydance with
yoga. The muscle isolations
and spinal mobility of
bellydance complements the
strengthening and lengthening
effects of yoga, resulting in
new ways for bellydancers to
feel movement and think about
the body.
Bellydance-Yoga Fusion not
only focuses on stretching
and strengthening the muscles
bellydancers use most; it also
adds a meditative element by
suggesting ways to use the
art of bellydance as a vehicle
for celebrating the body,
building strength of spirit, and
adding joy to every move!
Amethyst began bellydancing
in 1997 (Pittsburgh, PA),
teaching in 2001, and has
since traveled to study with
Artemis (MD), Rachel Kay
Brookmire (DC) and (more
recently) Ansuya of the
Bellydance Superstars (CA
and FL). Amethyst has
studied intensely with Ansuya,
and is certified in the Ansuya
style of Bellydance.
Amethyst enjoys a variety of
dance styles including
cabaret, world fusion, her
own “ElectroBelly” creations
and Sacred Dance.
She can even dance while
standing on wine glasses,
bellydancers were
recently in awe of her
show with Ansuya!
Diabla has been practicing
yoga for 20 years, and has
been teaching for 10. She is
grateful to have had the
opportunity to study with many
notable yoga instructors,
including Rodney Yee, Beryl
Bender Birch, Beth Shaw, and
Seane Corn. Diabla’s style
features a strong focus on
yoga’s amazing physical
benefits.
In 2008, Diabla started taking
Amethyst’s bellydance
classes, and Amethyst started
taking Diabla’s yoga classes.
Both women immediately
realized that these
beautiful art forms
harmonized with each
other, and decided to
merge their skills to
create a workshop that
blended bellydance with
yoga. The muscle isolations
and spinal mobility of
bellydance complements the
strengthening and lengthening
effects of yoga, resulting in
new ways for bellydancers to
feel movement and think about
the body.
Bellydance-Yoga Fusion not
only focuses on stretching
and strengthening the muscles
bellydancers use most; it also
adds a meditative element by
suggesting ways to use the
art of bellydance as a vehicle
for celebrating the body,
building strength of spirit, and
adding joy to every move!
Najla performs at parties &
celebrations, & teaches bellydance
at the University of Windsor & the
Puce Sports and Leisure Centre
with the Town of Lakeshore. Najla
is proud to host “Harem Scarem” in
Windsor, this year on October 25
with proceeds to the Heart &
Stroke Foundation of Canada.
Harem Scarem is a dinner show
featuring talent from Southwestern
Ontario and Michigan.
celebrations, & teaches bellydance
at the University of Windsor & the
Puce Sports and Leisure Centre
with the Town of Lakeshore. Najla
is proud to host “Harem Scarem” in
Windsor, this year on October 25
with proceeds to the Heart &
Stroke Foundation of Canada.
Harem Scarem is a dinner show
featuring talent from Southwestern
Ontario and Michigan.
Crystal Dunlap
After many years of
gymnastics and ballet,
Crystal began her belly
dance career in St. Louis
MO. and has spent years
studying Classical Egyptian
Style belly dance.
Crystal has traveled the
country to study with some
of the industries top names;
exploring several forms of
belly dance from folkloric to
Tribal Fusion. In July of
2006 Crystal achieved a
level 1 certification in the
Suhaila Salimpour
Format. Crystal was an
Illinois state champion
gymnast.
Crystal founded Unveiled
Belly Dance after moving to
Ann Arbor MI in 2004. By
2006 class enrollment had
grown too large to continue
teaching ‘around town’ and
Crystal opened the Unveiled
Dance Studio in Ypsilanti
Michigan. Unveiled Dance
Studio specializes in belly
dance and other cultural
dance forms from around
the world. Crystal drew
from her experience as
an ACE certified personal
trainer, yoga, and Pilates
instructor, to design and
create a workout video
specifically for belly
dancers.
Crystal has taught
workshops and special
interest classes for the
University of Michigan,
Eastern Michigan University,
Wayne State, and several
private dance organizations.
As a teacher Crystal has a
strong belief in giving
students a solid foundation
for this dance.
Crystal is a dynamic and
powerful performer. She is
an experienced performer in
classical Egyptian Cabaret,
folkloric, and various fusion
styles of belly dance.
After many years of
gymnastics and ballet,
Crystal began her belly
dance career in St. Louis
MO. and has spent years
studying Classical Egyptian
Style belly dance.
Crystal has traveled the
country to study with some
of the industries top names;
exploring several forms of
belly dance from folkloric to
Tribal Fusion. In July of
2006 Crystal achieved a
level 1 certification in the
Suhaila Salimpour
Format. Crystal was an
Illinois state champion
gymnast.
Crystal founded Unveiled
Belly Dance after moving to
Ann Arbor MI in 2004. By
2006 class enrollment had
grown too large to continue
teaching ‘around town’ and
Crystal opened the Unveiled
Dance Studio in Ypsilanti
Michigan. Unveiled Dance
Studio specializes in belly
dance and other cultural
dance forms from around
the world. Crystal drew
from her experience as
an ACE certified personal
trainer, yoga, and Pilates
instructor, to design and
create a workout video
specifically for belly
dancers.
Crystal has taught
workshops and special
interest classes for the
University of Michigan,
Eastern Michigan University,
Wayne State, and several
private dance organizations.
As a teacher Crystal has a
strong belief in giving
students a solid foundation
for this dance.
Crystal is a dynamic and
powerful performer. She is
an experienced performer in
classical Egyptian Cabaret,
folkloric, and various fusion
styles of belly dance.
AZZIZA
The respect for this dancer
among her peers is
astounding. Her
choreography is seemingly
perfect.
Azziza has been performing
as an oriental dancer since
1995. As one of New York’s
premiere belly dancers,
Azziza performed seven
nights a week at numerous
venues including Lincoln
Center. She also
performed at the Cairo
Meridien Hotel in Egypt in
April 2000 and the Orient
House in Istanbul, Turkey
in April 1998. She is
currently featured on four
DVDs and two CDs.
She has studied with
numerous oriental dance
teachers including Yousry
Sharif, Nourhan Sharif, Raqia
Hassan, Farida Fahmy, Aida
Nour and Momo Kadous.
Azziza has performed many
celebrities including Cameron
Diaz, Kirsten Dunst, P Diddy, J
Lo, Peter Berg, Carson Daly,
Hakim and Shadi Jamil.
She has been featured on
NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, MTV,
Lifetime, TV Orient and
ART.
She is currently teaching and
performing in Michigan.
Editor's note: Every area
dancer respects Azziza!
The respect for this dancer
among her peers is
astounding. Her
choreography is seemingly
perfect.
Azziza has been performing
as an oriental dancer since
1995. As one of New York’s
premiere belly dancers,
Azziza performed seven
nights a week at numerous
venues including Lincoln
Center. She also
performed at the Cairo
Meridien Hotel in Egypt in
April 2000 and the Orient
House in Istanbul, Turkey
in April 1998. She is
currently featured on four
DVDs and two CDs.
She has studied with
numerous oriental dance
teachers including Yousry
Sharif, Nourhan Sharif, Raqia
Hassan, Farida Fahmy, Aida
Nour and Momo Kadous.
Azziza has performed many
celebrities including Cameron
Diaz, Kirsten Dunst, P Diddy, J
Lo, Peter Berg, Carson Daly,
Hakim and Shadi Jamil.
She has been featured on
NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, MTV,
Lifetime, TV Orient and
ART.
She is currently teaching and
performing in Michigan.
Editor's note: Every area
dancer respects Azziza!
Aziza Ammar
The incomparable Aziza
started her journey in the
study and performance of
Oriental Dance when she
was a young child. Her first
dance teacher was her
mother who, without realizing
it, ignited an unending love for
the music and the dance.
Aziza has since studied from
some of the best dance
instructors and performers of
her time. She began
dancing young and has
been performing for over
20 years in the local Detroit
area as well as teaching
several classes a week for
beginners to advanced
students at her home studio
in Southfield for over 10
years. She sizzles on the
dance floor, and her and is a
rare dancer who
understands every nuance of
a song...come see what we
mean!
Every dancer who has
seen this dancer loves
her!
The incomparable Aziza
started her journey in the
study and performance of
Oriental Dance when she
was a young child. Her first
dance teacher was her
mother who, without realizing
it, ignited an unending love for
the music and the dance.
Aziza has since studied from
some of the best dance
instructors and performers of
her time. She began
dancing young and has
been performing for over
20 years in the local Detroit
area as well as teaching
several classes a week for
beginners to advanced
students at her home studio
in Southfield for over 10
years. She sizzles on the
dance floor, and her and is a
rare dancer who
understands every nuance of
a song...come see what we
mean!
Every dancer who has
seen this dancer loves
her!