Echoes of Egypt
Performers & Bios!
Performers & Bios!
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Ahava, meaning 'Love' in Hebrew, is a multi award winning
performer from the San Francisco Bay Area. She is well known
for her Egyptian style, grace, captivating stage presence and
crowd pleasing drum solos!
Ahava began to study belly dance at the age of sixteen and has
since become a sought after performer. Her first belly dance
instructor was well known Tribal dance artist Frederique David.
And she later went to study American Cabaret with Leea Aziz.
Throughout her dance career Ahava has won many titles.
Some include the 2006 Queen of Raks Sharqi, 2007 Egyptian
Champion and most recently, the 2008 Belly Dancer of the
Year. She has even traveled to Cairo to the Ahlan Wa Sahlan
Festival, where she studied with the top Egyptian dancers and
was invited to perform in the famous closing gala ceremony,
where she danced for an audience of nearly 2,000.
A true rising star, Ahava has been featured in many
performance DVDs including By Dancers for Dancers Volumes
2 & 3, Dance Dance Celebration and Shape up and Hip Out.
Visit Ahava: www.ahavadance.com
performer from the San Francisco Bay Area. She is well known
for her Egyptian style, grace, captivating stage presence and
crowd pleasing drum solos!
Ahava began to study belly dance at the age of sixteen and has
since become a sought after performer. Her first belly dance
instructor was well known Tribal dance artist Frederique David.
And she later went to study American Cabaret with Leea Aziz.
Throughout her dance career Ahava has won many titles.
Some include the 2006 Queen of Raks Sharqi, 2007 Egyptian
Champion and most recently, the 2008 Belly Dancer of the
Year. She has even traveled to Cairo to the Ahlan Wa Sahlan
Festival, where she studied with the top Egyptian dancers and
was invited to perform in the famous closing gala ceremony,
where she danced for an audience of nearly 2,000.
A true rising star, Ahava has been featured in many
performance DVDs including By Dancers for Dancers Volumes
2 & 3, Dance Dance Celebration and Shape up and Hip Out.
Visit Ahava: www.ahavadance.com
| AHAVA |
WildCard BellyDance is a professional Tribal Style belly dance
troupe based in Sonoma County, California. Composed of 9
women who have danced together for years, they are well
known for their colorful and energetic performances. Their
format is based upon synchronized group improvisation, each
and every performance is unique and ever changing, it is "art
created in the moment". They teach weekly classes in Rohnert
Park.
www.wildcardbellydance.com
troupe based in Sonoma County, California. Composed of 9
women who have danced together for years, they are well
known for their colorful and energetic performances. Their
format is based upon synchronized group improvisation, each
and every performance is unique and ever changing, it is "art
created in the moment". They teach weekly classes in Rohnert
Park.
www.wildcardbellydance.com
Born and raised in California, Adriana has been dancing
professionally for 15 years. After many years of ballet and
jazz classes, she began exploring the movement and
musicality of Latin, Brazilian, and middle eastern styles of
dance. Today, she is an avid student of all styles of dance
and has shared her knowledge as a teacher with a strong
foundation of core movement, foundation and musical
interpretation. Currently based in the San Francisco bay
area, Adriana performs at Persian, Indian and Arabic
nightclubs in the San Francisco Bay Area and in tours
through out the U.S., teaching Brazilian, belly dance, and the
"art of make up" workshops. She is available for booking
performances, workshops, lectures, and events, locally as
well as nationally and overseas.
www.adrianabellydance.com
professionally for 15 years. After many years of ballet and
jazz classes, she began exploring the movement and
musicality of Latin, Brazilian, and middle eastern styles of
dance. Today, she is an avid student of all styles of dance
and has shared her knowledge as a teacher with a strong
foundation of core movement, foundation and musical
interpretation. Currently based in the San Francisco bay
area, Adriana performs at Persian, Indian and Arabic
nightclubs in the San Francisco Bay Area and in tours
through out the U.S., teaching Brazilian, belly dance, and the
"art of make up" workshops. She is available for booking
performances, workshops, lectures, and events, locally as
well as nationally and overseas.
www.adrianabellydance.com
Julie Marques CLMA has been teaching Bollywood dance for
nearly 10 years. She grew up to Carribbean tunes with her family
but got sidetracked to Southeast Asia. She spent 2.5 years
studying and living in Nepal and India where she studied
classical and folk dance and was introduced to Bollywood. She
has a background in Tai Chi, dance, theatre and Somatic
Movement. She teaches Bollywood dance because it never fails
to make her laugh, smile and want to move! Julie is founder &
owner of Core In Motion Dance & Movement Studio.
www.amritadance.com
nearly 10 years. She grew up to Carribbean tunes with her family
but got sidetracked to Southeast Asia. She spent 2.5 years
studying and living in Nepal and India where she studied
classical and folk dance and was introduced to Bollywood. She
has a background in Tai Chi, dance, theatre and Somatic
Movement. She teaches Bollywood dance because it never fails
to make her laugh, smile and want to move! Julie is founder &
owner of Core In Motion Dance & Movement Studio.
www.amritadance.com
| WildCard BellyDance |
Adriana
| Julie & Amrita Bollywood Dance CO. |
Andrea
Andrea is a belly dancer from San Francisco. She fell in love
with belly dance in 1995 and since then has had the privilege
of traveling to Cairo to train with some of the best
instructors in Egypt. From her gorgeous one-of-a-kind
costumes to her fluid dancing, Andrea's performance will
sweep you away and make you feel the joy and passion of
Arabic music. Performer, Instructor, and choreographer,
she also promotes the monthly event Raq the House at
Tannourine in San Mateo.
www.andreabellydance.com
with belly dance in 1995 and since then has had the privilege
of traveling to Cairo to train with some of the best
instructors in Egypt. From her gorgeous one-of-a-kind
costumes to her fluid dancing, Andrea's performance will
sweep you away and make you feel the joy and passion of
Arabic music. Performer, Instructor, and choreographer,
she also promotes the monthly event Raq the House at
Tannourine in San Mateo.
www.andreabellydance.com
| The Valkyries |
| Troupe Janan |
| Rising Stars |
The Rising Stars are based in Marin County at
Inner Rhythm Studio.
The troupe was formed 6 years ago and is
directed by Sherry Brier.
They have danced at many festivals, concerts and
events in the Bay area.
They dance to light up the world.
www.innerrhythmdance.com
Inner Rhythm Studio.
The troupe was formed 6 years ago and is
directed by Sherry Brier.
They have danced at many festivals, concerts and
events in the Bay area.
They dance to light up the world.
www.innerrhythmdance.com
| Troupe Tahiya |
Terry DelGiorno
| Melanie |
| Raks Rosa Dance Company |
Raks (meaning dance in Arabic) Rosa
is an apt description for these
dancing roses based in Santa Rosa .
Drawing on many different styles and
experiences this group blends
classical Oriental dance with the
modern influences of Jazz and
American fusion styles.
Raks Rosa Bellydance Company has
the fluid precision that comes with
the true love and study of Arabic
dance. Raks Rosa Dance Company is
directed by Elana Quihuis and has
Sue, Hallie, Jill, Janet, Eva and Cassie
as it's lovely dancers.
WWW.RAKSROSA.COM
WWW.SRSOLSTICESTUDIO.COM
is an apt description for these
dancing roses based in Santa Rosa .
Drawing on many different styles and
experiences this group blends
classical Oriental dance with the
modern influences of Jazz and
American fusion styles.
Raks Rosa Bellydance Company has
the fluid precision that comes with
the true love and study of Arabic
dance. Raks Rosa Dance Company is
directed by Elana Quihuis and has
Sue, Hallie, Jill, Janet, Eva and Cassie
as it's lovely dancers.
WWW.RAKSROSA.COM
WWW.SRSOLSTICESTUDIO.COM
The Valkyries are a fusion Bellydance
company drawing on the talent, energy and
inspiration of it's co-directors Elana,
Kimberly, Krysta and Jill. All professional
dancers they bring their expertise and
passion to the stage!
andorabellydance.com
www.raksrosa.com
krystamarie.net
company drawing on the talent, energy and
inspiration of it's co-directors Elana,
Kimberly, Krysta and Jill. All professional
dancers they bring their expertise and
passion to the stage!
andorabellydance.com
www.raksrosa.com
krystamarie.net
For over 15 years Melanie has been training, performing and
teaching dance for a variety of audiences around the world.
Melanie trained in modern dance at the Alvin Ailey School in
New York, Mills College in Oakland and received a degree in
dance and cultural anthropology from San Francisco State
University in 2002.
She is the creator of the Mindful Belly Dance format that
incorporates Mindfulness Meditation, Qigong and other
somatic and mind/body disciplines for increased ease in
movement and sustained energy.
Melanie is currently working on her certification in Chinese
Energetic Medicine from the Acupuncture and Integrative
Medicine College in Berkeley, California. She is additionally
trained in Ideokinesis by Evangel King in Berkeley, who studied
directly under Andre Bernard, one of the key advancers of
Ideokinesis in the 20th century.
www.mindfulbellydance.com
teaching dance for a variety of audiences around the world.
Melanie trained in modern dance at the Alvin Ailey School in
New York, Mills College in Oakland and received a degree in
dance and cultural anthropology from San Francisco State
University in 2002.
She is the creator of the Mindful Belly Dance format that
incorporates Mindfulness Meditation, Qigong and other
somatic and mind/body disciplines for increased ease in
movement and sustained energy.
Melanie is currently working on her certification in Chinese
Energetic Medicine from the Acupuncture and Integrative
Medicine College in Berkeley, California. She is additionally
trained in Ideokinesis by Evangel King in Berkeley, who studied
directly under Andre Bernard, one of the key advancers of
Ideokinesis in the 20th century.
www.mindfulbellydance.com
Troupe Tahiya performs a unique blend of classical and
modern bellydance throughout the Bay Area. The troupe’s
Director, Tahiya has been performing the art of
bellydancing for over 10 years. She has performed
regularly with dance groups in both traditional folkloric
and modern cabaret middle-eastern style of dance. Her
degree in International Relations of the Middle East and
her extensive traveling experience in the Middle East give
her a special and unique understanding, appreciation, and
ability to express middle-eastern music. She has won
Miss America of the Bellydance 1994 and was also
crowned the title of Bellydancer of the Universe 1997.
Tahiya has performed regularly at middle-eastern
restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area, and she is an
esteemed bellydance instructor and Choreographer.
www.geocities.com/tahiyasf
http://home.comcast.net/~tahiya
modern bellydance throughout the Bay Area. The troupe’s
Director, Tahiya has been performing the art of
bellydancing for over 10 years. She has performed
regularly with dance groups in both traditional folkloric
and modern cabaret middle-eastern style of dance. Her
degree in International Relations of the Middle East and
her extensive traveling experience in the Middle East give
her a special and unique understanding, appreciation, and
ability to express middle-eastern music. She has won
Miss America of the Bellydance 1994 and was also
crowned the title of Bellydancer of the Universe 1997.
Tahiya has performed regularly at middle-eastern
restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area, and she is an
esteemed bellydance instructor and Choreographer.
www.geocities.com/tahiyasf
http://home.comcast.net/~tahiya
Terry is a long time performer, instructor and student of
bellydance. She has had the honor of performing for foreign
dignitaries, Arab Royalty, and well known TV and sports
celebrities.
Terry has studied dance with some of the greatest
instructors in America and abroad. Currently Terry teaches
weekly classes at World Dance Fitness in San Anselmo, Ca.
For more information about Terry, please visit:
www.raksterayz.com
bellydance. She has had the honor of performing for foreign
dignitaries, Arab Royalty, and well known TV and sports
celebrities.
Terry has studied dance with some of the greatest
instructors in America and abroad. Currently Terry teaches
weekly classes at World Dance Fitness in San Anselmo, Ca.
For more information about Terry, please visit:
www.raksterayz.com
The Dancers of Janan:“A younger dancer may be able
to put her soul into the work, but an older dancer’s soul
is the work”.
Every woman in this group is over the age of 40. The
majority of them have been studying and performing
Middle Eastern dance for over 20 years each,
collectively amounting to 160 plus years of skill and
knowledge. Simply by standing on the stage, and
raising an arm, she is able to conjure worlds beyond
the realm of daily experience. Directed by TerriAnne
Gutierrez, “The Dancers of Janan “are true to their
name, Arabic for “heart and soul”.
terrianneandjoweh.com
to put her soul into the work, but an older dancer’s soul
is the work”.
Every woman in this group is over the age of 40. The
majority of them have been studying and performing
Middle Eastern dance for over 20 years each,
collectively amounting to 160 plus years of skill and
knowledge. Simply by standing on the stage, and
raising an arm, she is able to conjure worlds beyond
the realm of daily experience. Directed by TerriAnne
Gutierrez, “The Dancers of Janan “are true to their
name, Arabic for “heart and soul”.
terrianneandjoweh.com