TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Spring 2005 – ongoing each semester:
Loyola Marymount University Extension, Basic Bellydance Technique/Mixed Levels

2000 – Ongoing:
Group classes, substitute teaching, private lessons and specialty workshops throughout Los Angeles

Teaching Locations:
Synthesis Dance Center Studio City , Hot Yoga Valencia , Millenium Studios N. Hollywood, Hollywood Dance Center , Spirit Dance Studio City , Madilyn Clark Studios North Hollywood, Brand Park Teahouse Glendale, Vibe Montrose, Gypsy Camp Los Angeles, Goddesses Unplugged Retreat at the Integratron near Joshua Tree in Landers, CA

DANCE PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Dance Troupes:
Gypsy Folk Ensemble (dir. Julie Nelson) 2006; Balance bellydance troupe (co-Dir.) 2006; Full Moonlight Dancers (co-Dir.) 2003; Mighty Isis Dance Co. 2004; Pars National Ballet (dir. A. Nazemi) 2000-2003; Adam Basma Middle Eastern Dance Co. 2000-2001; Ya Helewa! (dir. Amara) 1999-2000; Jewels of the Dance (dir. Bonnie Kunkel) 1997-1999; Anisa's Orientale/Beledy troupe (dir. Anisa) 1994-1995; Guest performer with Leela with Salome'Jihad , Prince Andrew , and others 1994-ongoing

Group and Solo performances include:
Stage Productions:

• “An Evening of Experimental Middle Eastern Dance” 2000, 2002, Amara Presents, Highways Performance Space, Santa Monica and Two Roads Theater, North Hollywood
• “Arabia Exotica” 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, Leela's Bellydance Fantasy Productions, various venues including Henry Fonda Music Box Theater, Hollywood
• “Bellydance Superstars competition” 2003, prod. Miles Copeland, Studio City
• “Café Beledy” 2003 Pars Art Center , Los Angeles
• “Circus Maximus: As Rome Burns” 2004, Leela's Bellydance Fantasy Productions, Los Angeles
• “Club 1001 Nights” 2003 Los Angeles
• “Club Café Con Leche” 2004, Los Angeles
• “Democratic National Convention” 2000, Figueroa Hotel, Los Angeles
• “Desert Passage Floor Show” 2002, Aladdin Hotel, Las Vegas
• “Egyptian Dance Presentation” 2004, Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles
• “Middle Eastern Dance Speakeasy,” (Co-producer) 2004, Smartgals Productions, Los Angeles
• “Persian Longest Night (Winter Solstice)” various performances including Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas
• “Persian New Year ( Norooz )” various performance dates and locations
• “Tit for Tat” Persian musical, portraying ‘The Matchmaker,' 2001, St. Louis , MO and Los Angeles
• Various others

Festivals:

• “Cairo Carnivale” annually 1994-2006, Middle Eastern Dance and Culture Association
• “Bellydance Swap Meet” various performance dates, Perfume of Araby, Los Angeles
• “Bedouin Bazaar” 2001, San Diego
• “Laguna Sawdust Arts Festival” various performance dates, Laguna Beach
• “NoHo Arts Festival” 2003, North Hollywood
• “ Redlands Middle East SCA Festival” 1997
• Various others

Showcases and Restaurants:

• Dar Maghreb
• Darvish
• “Hypzotica” at Zabumba
• Marrakesh
• Middle East Connection
• Moun of Tunis
• Pars
• TaXim at Studio Iqaat
• Various others

Private Parties and Weddings:

• Clos Pegase Winery, Calistoga , CA
• Beverly Hilton
• Beverly Hills Hotel
• Beverly Hills Hyatt
• Bonaventure Hotel
• Sheraton Hotel, Phoenix , AZ
• Various other hotels, private homes, corporate events, schools, retirement homes, libraries, churches and party facilities

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