What started out as simply “something to do” quickly became a passion for learning and developing as a dancer that still remains. Being able to share that passion with students has been a “magical time” and is a privilege.
Fifteen years training/performing with Amira, of Wichita, Kansas covering a wide range of styles and cultures
Trained in various forms of dance
1974-2004: Training/performing with Amira, of Wichita, KS. Dance styles covered include:
Tahitian
Hawaiian
East Indian
Gypsy
Russian
Czech
Northern and Southern Rom
Spanish
Portuguese
North African
Italian
Basic Mediterranean
Gypsy Fusion
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Turkish
Egyptian
Moroccan
Tunisian
Saudi
Libyan/North African
folk and modern forms
1990-2000: Various workshops in Oklahoma
2004: Ansuya (Belly Dance Superstars) Workshop
1990: American Production and Inventory Control Society Certification
2002: Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management and Leadership from Friends University, Wichita, KS
2004: Professional certification as Instructor/Facilitator for Training
With Amira Dance Productions:
1992-2003: Kansas Newman College Renaissance Faire
1992-Present: Amira Dance Magic
1992-Present: Wichita River Festival Old Town Block Party
1995-2002: Lion's Annual Pancake Supper
1998: Midnight Magic on the Orient Express (Wichita Children's Home New Year's Eve benefit)
2000-Present: Great Plains Renaissance Faire
2002: World Festival
2002: Asian Festival
2002-2003: Diwali Festival
2003: "The Wichita Belly Dance Event: Amani of the Desert"
And countless other venues
With Amira
1995-2004: Beginning Middle Eastern Dance
1996-Present: Raks Araby, Performing Troupe with Amira Dance Productions
Other:
1999-Present: Trainer and Facilitator for a Manufacturing Corporation in the Wichita Area. Courses taught include Conflict Management, Change Management, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Decision Making and Team Building.