Authors: Astara
Bellyography: Amanda – February 2007
Living life in a big way seems to be Amanda’s life journey. Not content with just dancing, she is a stage manager, a volunteer organizer, a belly dance teacher and a costumer. … read more
Bellyography: SHAUNELLE – May 2007
Elegance and grace are alive and well. Both are embodied in Shaunelle’s nostalgic dance style. … read more
Bellyography: Jaci – June 2007
Jaci evokes a memory of female strength and authority, while maintaining the beauty and sensuality of the dance. It is mythical, mesmerizing, and eternal. … read more
Bellyography: Mary (Miraj) – November 2007
In all pantheons, there is usually a representation of the nurturing, caring mother figure that oversees the well-being of the community. This, in a nutshell, is Mary. … read more
Bellyography December: Adina – December 2007
Adina possesses a grace and assurance on stage that is attractive and appealing to an audience, projecting strength and delicacy at the same time. – SLUG Magazine … read more
Bellyography January: Jamileh – January 2008
“Art, the conscious production or arrangement of sounds, color, forms, movements, or other elements…” … read more
Bellography: Meg – March 2008
Meg is Salt Lake’s answer to classic Hollywood glamour. Stunningly gorgeous, she is also intelligent, talented and possesses incredible charisma on and off stage. … read more
Bellyography: Cap’n Corrie – April 2008
With American Tribal Style, Urban Tribal, and Tribal Fusion, belly dancing is literally sweeping the entire world today. I want to pay tribute and acknowledge a true visionary in our dance community. … read more
Bellography – September 2008
The granddaughter of a Spanish Basque gypsy, Jamilla’s love of organic dance comes naturally and genetically. Originally trained in classical ballet, she was hooked on Middle Eastern dance after watching her sister belly dance. … read more
Bellography: Mayyadah – October 2008
Mayyadah is Logan’s answer to the energy crisis. Hot! Hot! Hot! … read more
Bellyography – November 2008
Michelle is a beautiful and articulate person, and she transfers that quality into her solo performances. … read more
Bellyography: Kairo – January 2009
Take equal parts energizer bunny, intellectual, stand-up comedienne, community organizer, devoted friend, mother, and wife, and add a huge portion of Middle Eastern dancer, and you will have one, very original member of our community—Kairo. … read more
