The Middle Eastern Dance

Teacher & Performer Directory

(U.S. State California)

Los Angeles & Orange County Metropolitan Area Abhi E-Mail: koshergoddess@hotmail.com Phone: (+310) 728-6691 Based In: Hollywood, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethno-Fusion, Cane, Drum Solo Profile: Dancing since 1984, teaching since 1994. Both male and female students accepted. (5/07) Adam Basma Dance Company E-Mail: abasma@4link.net Phone: (+1) (323) 934-9493 Mailing Address: 6531 Whitworth Drive Los Angeles, CA 90035 U.S.A. Based In: Los Angeles, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Vendor, Troupe Director (Adam Basma Dance Company) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan, Dabkee, Arabian Gulf, Badwin, Iranian (10/98) Adriana E-Mail: a@adrianlee.com Web Site: www.adrianlee.com/adriana Based In: Marina del Rey, California Local Major City: Los Angeles, CA Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals (8/01) Adrienne Cherie E-Mail: abratton@earthlink.net Phone: (+1) (626) 791-8159 Web Site: home.earthlink.net/~abratton Mailing Address: P. O. Box 58 Altadena, CA 91003 U.S.A. Based In The Following California Cities: Pasadena, Altadena, North Los Angeles Area Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Latin Ballroom dance competitor, East Indian Dance Video Specialties: American Classic, Ethno-Fusion (4/99) Aisha Ali E-Mail: aisha@aisha-ali.com Web Site: www.aisha-ali.com Mailing Address: 3270 Kelton Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90034-3002 U.S.A. Based In: West Los Angeles, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Vendor, Troupe Director (The Aisha Ali Dance Company) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, Balancing, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Cane, Dances of Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco (2/99) Amara E-Mail: amara@amaradances.com Phone: (+1) (818) 906-1947 Web Site: www.amaradances.com Mailing Address: 17550 Burbank Blvd. Apt. P-1 Encino, CA 91316 Based In: Los Angeles, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor (An Evening of Experimental Middle Eastern Dance), Troupe Director (Ya Helewa!) Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Double Veil, Shamadan, Floor Work (11/04) Anahata E-Mail: tribaltemple@pacbell.net Phone: (+1) (323) 549-0390 Web Site: www.electroexotica.com Based In: Los Angeles, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Vendor Specialties: Tribal, Ethno-Fusion, Temple Dance (7/02) Anaheed E-Mail: anaheed_dancer@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (818) 893-9019 Web Site: www.pinkgypsy.com/anaheed.htm Mailing Address: c/o Pink Gypsy, P O Box 1846 San Gabriel, CA 91778 U.S.A. Local Major City: Los Angeles, California area Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Vendor, Troupe Director (Perfumes of Araby Dance Company) Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals (12/01) Angela E-Mail: angeliki@onebox.com Phone: (+1) (310) 214-0101 Mailing Address: 3725 Garnet Street #211 Torrance, CA 90503 U.S.A. Based In: Culver City, Santa Monica, and Torrance, California. Also Thessaloniki and Athens, Greece Local Major City: Los Angeles, CA Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (1001 Nights) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan (12/01) Anisa E-Mail: anisa@anisadance.com Phone: (+1) (818) 908-8008 Mailing Address: 14252 Ventura Blvd Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 U.S.A. Based In: Sherman Oaks, California Local Major City: Los Angeles, CA Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (Anisa's Orientale/Beledy Dance Troupe) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane (3/99) Annakiya E-Mail: goddessofshimmy@msn.com Phone: (+1) (818) 822-5198 Web Site: bellydancewithannakiya.com Mailing Address: 10742 Helendale Ave Tujunga, CA 91042 U.S.A. Based In: Tujunga, La Crescenta, Glendale, Valencia, and Los Angeles, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Troupe Member (Leela with Salome Jihad) Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 1982, teaching since 2004. Both male and female students accepted. (9/07) Annalisa E-Mail: annalisae@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (818) 506-1011 Based In: Los Angeles, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Vendor, Troupe Director (Orchids of the East) Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals (3/02) Annie Grace E-Mail: gracea8@aol.com Phone: (+1) (818) 253-6552 Mailing Address: 6246 Delfino Street Tujunga, CA 91042 Based In: Glendale, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Tribal (6/01) Ansuya E-Mail: ansuyas@aol.com Phone: (+1) (310) 392-7836 Mailing Address: 2323 14th st #5 Santa Monica, CA 90405 U.S.A. Based In: Santa Monica and Los Angeles, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Vendor, Troupe Director Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Floor Work, Tribal Gypsy Makeup (10/98) As'haab of the Middle East E-Mail: SusieQuBee@aol.com Phone: (+1) (562) 861-0781 Based In: Downey , California Local Major City: Los Angeles, CA Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan, Dabke Line Dancing, Khaleegi, Other Arab Folkloric (10/02) Atéa E-Mail: atea@verizon.net Phone: (+1) (310) 301-0045 Web Site: www.bellydancingvideo.com Mailing Address: Magical Motion Enterprises 12228 Venice Blvd., Suite 402-W Los Angeles, CA 90066 U.S.A. Local Major City: Los Angeles, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Dancer, Teacher, Video Producer & Distributor, Writer Specialties: Classic, modern, and cabaret styles of bellydance. Holistic health issues. Accessing Goddess archetypes through dance. (11/05) Ayse Cerami E-Mail: chokeayse@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (805) 639-0167 Mailing Address: 6260 Melia Avenue Simi Valley, CA 93063 U.S.A. Based In: Simi Valley, California Local Major City: Los Angeles, CA Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals (5/06) Aziza Sa'id E-Mail: Aziza@ZillTech.com Web Site: www.ZillTech.com Mailing Address: 1040 S. Mt. Vernon Avenue, Suite G-360 Colton, CA 92324 U.S.A. Based In The Following California Cities: Riverside, Cathedral City, Palm Springs Local Major City: Palm Springs, CA Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (Anwar Al Sahaara and Fringe Elements) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Snake, Cane, Tribal, Performance Skills (1/04) Burning Incense E-Mail: ciarcelt@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (760) 245-6552 Based In: Victorville/Inland Empire, California Local Major City: Los Angeles, CA Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Burning Incense) Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Hawaiian/Tahitian (10/04) Borka E-Mail: borkaz@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (310) 285-8959 Web Site: www.borkadancer.com Based In: Los Angeles, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan, Polynesian Dancing (11/04) Catharae E-Mail: catharae@juno.com Phone: (+1) (909) 982-6475 Web Site: www.catharae.com Mailing Address: P.O. Box 342 Upland, CA 91785 U.S.A. Based In The Following California Cities: Montclair, Upland, Corona, Redlands, San Bernardino, Walnut, Rialto Local Major City: Los Angeles, CA Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Vendor, Troupe Director (Mystic Dancers), Mystical Gypsy Tarot Parties Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals (3/98) Ciana E-Mail: cjo1229@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (626) 335-8021 Mailing Address: 809 E. Woodland Lane Glendora, CA 91741-3642 Los Angeles Based In: Glendora and Azusa, California Local Major City: Los Angeles, CA Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Beledi Beauties) Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Khaleegy Profile: Dancing since 1989, teaching since 1995. Both male and female students accepted. (9/07) Cobra Jazz Dance E-Mail: cobrajazzdance@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (323) 377-9397 Web Site: www.cobrajazzdance.com Mailing Address: Rick Heiman, c/o Hollywood Dance Center 817 N. Highland Avenue Hollywood, CA 90038 U.S.A. Based In: Hollywood, California Local Major City: Los Angeles Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Choreographer, Troupe Director (BelCobraDance) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Cane (5/06) Despina Tsiknas-Arzouman E-Mail: DespinaDespy@aol.com Phone: (+1) (626) 355-3414 Mailing Address: 243 N. Hermosa Avenue Sierra Madre, CA 91024-1760 U.S.A. Based In: South Pasadena, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher, WTI, Inc. Specialties: Tribal, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals (12/03) Elanah E-Mail: elanah@elanah.com Phone: (+1) (818) 388-6455 Web Site: www.elanah.com Mailing Address: 11271 Ventura Blvd. Box 186 Studio City, CA 91604 U.S.A. Based In: Burbank, California Local Major City: Los Angeles, CA Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals (12/03) Elizabeth Mahina E-Mail: ElizArtist@verizon.net Phone: (+1) (805) 796-5902 Mailing Address: 2923 Michael Dr Newbury Park, CA, CA 91320 U.S.A. Based In: Thousand Oaks, Santa Monica, Calabasas, California Local Major City: Los Angeles Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Event Sponsor, Troupe Member (She'enedra/ Sisterhood Dance Collective) Specialties: Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 1984, teaching since 1995. Both male and female students accepted. (5/07) Emily Hendriks E-Mail: ekhdancer@charter.net Phone: (+1) (951) 345-2301 Mailing Address: 4452 Bandini Ave. Riverside, CA 92506 U.S.A. Based In: Riverside, California Local Major City: Los Angeles Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Ethno-Fusion Profile: Dancing since 2000, teaching since 2006. Only female students accepted. (10/06) Enheduanna E-Mail: tinaelkins@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (949) 842-5989 Web Site: www.pinkgypsy.com/enheduanna Based In: Orange County, California Local Major City: Los Angeles, CA Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1990, teaching since 1996. Only female students accepted. (12/05) Fahtiem E-Mail: fahtiem@fahtiem.com Phone: (+1) (626) 810-9470 Web Site: www.Bellydancemagic.com Based In The Following California Cities: Irvine, Lakewood, Long Beach, LaMirada, East Los Angeles, Montebello, Hacienda Heights Local Major City: Los Angeles, Orange County Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Vendor, Troupe Director (Sultan's Delites) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane (3/00) Farhana Masri E-Mail: farhanadance@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (949) 338-0387 Web Site: www.geocities.com/fmasri1 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 446 Atwood, CA 92811 U.S.A. Based In: Anaheim, California Local Major City: Los Angeles, CA Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan (1/04) Fayme Harper E-Mail: gypsydancer@prodigy.net Phone: (+1) (714) 761-2277 Web Site: pages.prodigy.net/gypsydancer Mailing Address: P.O. Box 684 Midway City, CA 92655-0684 U.S.A. Based In: Orange County, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Musician, Vendor, Troupe Director (Hypnotic Trance Belly Dance) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Tribal Fantasy, Veil, Balancing, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Snake, Renaissance Shows, Knife Juggling. (10/04) Flowers of the Desert Arabian Dance Co. E-Mail: FlowerdancerL@AOL.com Phone: (+1) (310) 250-0866 Mailing Address: 10850 Wilshire Blvd #220 Los Angeles, CA 90024 U.S.A. Based In: Los Angeles, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (Flowers of the Desert Arabian Dance Company) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan, World Beat Fusion (10/02) Francesca Andrews E-Mail: franjapan@yahoo.com Based In: Encino, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals (11/03) Genie Nakano E-Mail: Genieyogini@earthlink.net Phone: (+1) (310) 644-2290 Web Site: genieyogini.com Mailing Address: 12627 Manor Dr. Hawthorne, CA 90250 Based In: Torrance, California Local Major City: Los Angeles, CA Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Genie and Belady Dancers) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Yoga, Chi Gong, Mohiniattam (8/03) Hariiya E-Mail: misticdance@netzero.net Based In: Inland Empire and Orange County, California Local Major City: Corona, CA Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Vendor Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Balancing, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Snake, Cane (8/03) Heather Nicholson E-Mail: hnicholson@symantec.com Phone: (+1) (310) 325-7889 Mailing Address: 1065 W. Lomita Blvd. #46 Harbor City, CA 90710 U.S.A. Based In: Los Angeles, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student (3/99) Helaina E-Mail: ahldance@aol.com Phone: (+1) (818) 889-3828 Mailing Address: 1145 Lindero Canyon Rd. Westlake Village, CA 91362 U.S.A. Based In: Westlake Village, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher Specialties: Bellycise (10/02) Janet Chiapetta E-Mail: jpetta1@aol.com Phone: (+1) (805) 985-1217 Mailing Address: 2587 Northstar Cove Port Hueneme, CA 93041 U.S.A. Based In: Oxnard and Port Hueneme, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane (3/04) Jenna E-Mail: jenna@beyondbellydance.com Phone: (+1) (212) 539-7589 Web Site: www.beyondbellydance.com Mailing Address: P.O. Box 26554 Los Angeles, CA 90026 U.S.A. Based In: Los Angeles, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Musicality, Contrast, Feeling & Expression (12/04) Jenza E-Mail: Jenza@Jenza.Com Phone: (+1) (818) 773-9263 Web Site: www.jenza.com Mailing Address: 21031 Parthenia St., Apt. 138 Canoga Park, CA 91304 U.S.A. Based In: Valencia, Newhall, and Pasadena, California Local Major City: Los Angeles Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Vendor, Troupe Director (Desert Bloom) Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Gypsy Fusion Profile: Dancing since 1975, teaching since 1977. Only female students accepted. (12/05) Jessica E-Mail: lotusflow@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (805) 964-6485 Web Site: www.jessicadances.com Based In: Ojai, California Local Major City: Santa Barbara and Ventura, CA Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Musician, Troupe Director (Sisters of Bellydance) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane (8/03) Jheri St. James E-Mail: jheristjames@yahoo.com Phone/Fax: (+1) (949) 494-5031 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 492 Laguna Beach, CA 92652 U.S.A. Based In: Laguna Beach, California (Orange County) Local Major City: halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Vendor, Troupe Director (J.J. and the Habibis Laguna Beach Belly Dancers), Troupe Member (Tribe Roman Morga Gypsy Drummers and Dancers) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan, Neo-Modern 7 Veils, Basket / Chocolate Coins, Mask Dances (6/02) Jody E-Mail: jodymedancer@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (310) 753-2140 Web Site: www.jodymed.com Mailing Address: 8741 Fairoaks Court Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 U.S.A. Based In: Los Angeles, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental Profile: Dancing since 1988. Both male and female students accepted. (12/05) Jorjana La Shara E-Mail: jorjanasglitterworld@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (805) 498-5274 Mailing Address: 914 W. Marcello Ave. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 U.S.A. Based In: Thousand Oaks, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Vendor, Troupe Director (Dance Mosaic) Specialties: Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Turkish, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1973, teaching since 1978. Both male and female students accepted. (11/06) Joulya E-Mail: joulya@pureegyptian.com Based In: Long Beach, California Local Major City: Los Angeles Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical Profile: Dancing since 1998, teaching since 2003. Only female students accepted. (9/06) Kamaal E-Mail: kamaal@adelphia.net Phone: (+1) (818) 784-2314 Based In: Sherman Oaks, California (Southern Cal) Local Major City: Los Angeles Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane (10/04) Kamala E-Mail: kimdance@earthlink.net Phone: (+1) (626) 791-9594 Web Site: www.pinkgypsy.com/ kamala.htm Based In: Pasadena and San Pedro, California Local Major City: Los Angeles, CA Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (The Flower Buds of the Desert), Troupe Assistant Director (Flowers Of The Desert) Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals (12/03) Kamar E-Mail: lunasandra@earthlink.net Phone: (+1) (562) 864-4985 Web Site: home.earthlink.net/~lunasandra Based In: Buena Park, California Local Major City: Anaheim Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Kamar and Jewels of Fire), Troupe Member (Noor and Friends of Beledi), Sound and Lighting Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Daggers, Candles Profile: Dancing since 1978, teaching since 1979. Both male and female students accepted. (12/05) Karima Habiba Wahid E-Mail: Ladyvardo@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (818) 775-0300 Mailing Address: Powerhouse Sports Complex 20914 Nordhoff St. Chatsworth, CA 91311 U.S.A. Based In: San Bernardino, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Teacher, Troupe Director (Mullah and his BaBa's), Performer Specialties: Tribal, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 1979, teaching since 1989. Both male and female students accepted. (9/06) Kashmir E-Mail: kashmir6669@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (323) 270-7343 Mailing Address: 7511 N. San Fernando Road Burbank, CA 90031 U.S.A. Based In: Greater Los Angeles, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Shamadan Profile: Dancing since 1992, teaching since 2003. Both male and female students accepted. (12/05) Ka'Syra E-Mail: KaSyraBD@aol.com Phone: (+1) (909) 741-4011 Mailing Address: 7717 Church Ave #52 Highland, CA 92346 U.S.A. Based In: Highland, California Local Major City: San Bernardino, CA Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (Eastern Jewels) Specialties: American Classic, Veil (3/01) Katherine E-Mail: munkyhaus@sbcglobal.net Phone: (+1) (213) 482-4424 Mailing Address: 1446 Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90026 Based In: Los Angeles, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Subee Djinn) Specialties: Tribal, Balancing (5/03) Kleopatra Phone: (+1) (213) 850-8200 Web Site: www.pinkgypsy.com/kleo.htm Local Major City: Los Angeles, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Snake, Cane (3/98) La Sole E-Mail: internationalartsacademy@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (626) 653-1111 Mailing Address: 20628 E. Arrow Highway #3 Covina, CA 91724 U.S.A. Based In: Covina and Pomona, California Local Major City: Los Angeles, CA Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Teacher, Troupe Director (Al Andaluz) Specialties: American Classic, Ethno-Fusion (4/04) Lailah E-Mail: iris_1_2000@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (213) 447-6658 Web Site: www.pinkgypsy.com/lailah/index.html Based In The Following California Cities: Hawthorne, Culver City, Hollywood, Los Angeles Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Finger Cymbals, Cane (6/02) Lilla Varese E-Mail: lilla@lilladance.com Phone: (+1) (714) 357-9655 Web Site: www.lilladance.com Based In: Orange County, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals, Cane (10/04) Linda Erland E-Mail: svjewels@pacbell.net Phone: (805) 527-5166 Based In The Following Ventura County, California Cities: Simi Valley, Moorpark, Thousand Oaks Local Major City: Los Angeles, CA Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (The Jewels of the Nile) Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Finger Cymbals (4/98) LotusFlower E-Mail: ting@lotusflowerdance.com Phone: (+1) (323) 359-5980 Web Site: www.lotusflowerdance.com Based In: Hollywood and Upland, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Troupe Member (Leela with SaloméJihad) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil (5/03) Mahira E-Mail: mahira@mahira.net Phone: (+1) (714) 856-8883 Web Site: www.mahira.net Based In: Anaheim, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals (11/04) Mara E-Mail: mara@dancingmara.com Phone: (+1) (714) 330-8586 Web Site: www.dancingmara.com Based In: Fullerton and Anaheim, California Local Major City: Anaheim, CA Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher, Performer, Student, Troupe Member (Energica) Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Balancing (12/03) Mara E-Mail: mara@distantrhythms.com Phone: (+1) (310) 804-1254 Based In: West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, California (Southern Cal) Local Major City: Los Angeles Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Finger Cymbals, Cane (12/04) Marina E-Mail: bellydancer@marishek.com Phone: (+1) (310) 428-3063 Web Site: www.marishek.com Based In: West Los Angeles, Culver City, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Glendale, California Local Major City: Los Angeles Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Troupe Director (Elixir) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan Profile: Dancing since 1995, teaching since 2003. Both male and female students accepted. (10/05) Mary Ellen E-Mail: mmpwr@earthlink.net Phone: (+1) (310) 518-1703 Web Site: home.earthlink.net/~mmpwr Mailing Address: 23214 Sesame St #9B Torrance, CA 90502 U.S.A. Based In: Torrance, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Blossoms of the East), Event Sponsor Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane (12/04) Meera E-Mail: meera@meera.tv Phone: (+1) (949) 733-4595 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5595 Huntington Beach, CA 92615 U.S.A. Based In: Orange County and Los Angeles, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Classical East Indian, Bhangra, East Indian folk, Bharatanatyam, Orissi, Floor Work (4/04) Melissa E-Mail: mellybellydance@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (818) 469-4362 Web Site: www.mellydance.com Based In: Playa Del Rey and Culver City, California Local Major City: Los Angeles Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Vendor, Troupe Member (Gypsy Folk Ensemble) Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan, Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical Profile: Dancing since 1994, teaching since 2000. Both male and female students accepted. (9/07) Merika E-Mail: merika@merikaonline.com Phone: (+1) (323) 878-0431 Web Site: www.merikaonline.com Based In: Hollywood, California Local Major City: Los Angeles, CA Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Co-Director (Xiomara) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Pre-Natal Bellydance, Tribal, Balancing (10/04) Mesmera E-Mail: mesmera@mesmera.com Phone: (+1) (323) 669-0333 Web Site: www.mesmera.com Mailing Address: P.O. Box 291014 Los Angeles, CA 90029 U.S.A. Local Major City: Los Angeles, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Musician, Event Sponsor, Vendor, Troupe Director (Mesmerasha) Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals, Snake, Drum Profile: Dancing since 1975, teaching since 1975. Both male and female students accepted. (12/05) Mina E-Mail: minabellydancer@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (310) 406-1910 Mailing Address: 808 Manhattan Avenue Manhattan Beach, CA U.S.A. Based In: Manhattan Beach, California Local Major City: Los Angeles Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan Profile: Dancing since 2000, teaching since 2004. Both male and female students accepted. (10/05) Nadia E-Mail: nadia@datarapture.com Phone: (+1) (213) 458-3848 Based In: Los Angeles, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Finger Cymbals (11/04) Nasila E-Mail: nasila8@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (310) 766-3728 Web Site: www.LARaqs.com Based In: Los Angeles, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Choreographer, Troupe Member (Raqettes) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental Profile: Dancing since 2001, teaching since . Both male and female students accepted. (5/07) Pink Gypsy E-Mail: penny@pinkgypsy.com Phone: (+1) (626) 289-7609 Web Site: www.pinkgypsy.com Mailing Address: P O Box 1846 San Gabriel, CA 91778 U.S.A. Based In The Following California Cities: Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Barbara Local Major City: Los Angeles, CA Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Vendor (3/98) Princess Farhana E-Mail: pgehman@earthlink.net Phone: (+1) (323) 460-4890 Mailing Address: 7445 1/2 Sunset Bl Hollywood, CA 90068 U.S.A. Based In: Los Angeles, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Vendor, Troupe Member (Flowers Of The Desert) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan (3/04) Reginah E. Perlmutter E-Mail: Lotus108@sbcglobal.net Phone: (+1) (818) 609-0532 Mailing Address: 5343 Yarmouth Ave. #208 Encino, CA 91316 U.S.A. Based In: Los Angeles, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Vendor, Troupe Director (Goddesses of the Nile) Specialties: Tantric Dance (5/06) Robyn C. Friend, PhD E-Mail: rcfriend@earthlink.net Phone: 310.541.9694 Web Site: home.earthlink.net/~rcfriend Based In: Los Angeles, and San Fernando Valley, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Persian Classical and Folkloric Dance (3/02) Rosaline Tashdjian E-Mail: trosaline@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (818) 458-7223 Mailing Address: 19039 Nordhoff Street, Apt. 216 Northridge, CA 91324 U.S.A. Based In: Northridge, Los Angeles, and Westwood, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Choreographer Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic Profile: Dancing since 1994. (10/05) Rouhi Dance Studio Phone: (+1) (310) 652-6660 Mailing Address: 1010 S. Robertson Boulevard, Suite 10 Los Angeles, CA 90035 U.S.A. Based In: Tarzana and Los Angeles, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, Cane (3/02) Sa'eeda (Susan Chatman) E-Mail: arabic_dancer@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (310) 337-9299 Web Site: www.geocities.com/arabic_dancer Based In The Following California Cities: Culver City, Santa Monica, West Los Angeles Local Major City: Los Angeles, CA Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan (8/01) Sahira Middle Eastern Dance Troupe E-Mail: crary@earthlink.net Phone: (+1) 626-289-8139 Based the Following California Cities: Pasadena, Los Angeles, Monrovia, Arcadia Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Troupe Member (Sahira) Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Shamadan (3/02) Salawa Ahmed E-Mail: salawaahmed@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (916) 996-3049 Mailing Address: 3777 Mentone Avenue #313 Los Angeles, CA 90034 U.S.A. Based In: Los Angeles, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Event Sponsor Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1998. Both male and female students accepted. (5/06) Saleem E-Mail: azuka@pacbell.net Phone: (+1) (323) 933-9214 Mailing Address: 1749 longwood ave # 5 Los Angeles, CA 90019 U.S.A. Based In: Los Angeles, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Tribal, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Shamadan (3/02) Sammy E-Mail: hassina@sbcglobal.net Phone: (+1) (323) 440-2921 Mailing Address: 1635 Neil Amstrong, #113 Montebello, CA 90640 U.S.A. Based In: San Gabriel, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Troupe Director (Energica), Singer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Algerian, Modern Dance, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane (1/04) Selena E-Mail: snakegypsy13@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (323) 766-8709 Based In: Los Angeles, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Turkish, Snake Profile: Dancing since 1993, teaching since: 1994. Both male and female students accepted. (10/05) SeylenaTroi E-Mail: SeylenaTroi@earthlink.net Phone: (+1) (760) 323-7857 Mailing Address: 471 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Ste 215 Palm Springs, CA 92262 U.S.A. Based In: Palm Springs, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Vendor, Troupe Director (Desert Raks), Troupe Member (Odalesque Dance Company) Specialties: American Classic, Tribal, Balancing, Turkish, Finger Cymbals, Snake, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1980, teaching since 2003. Both male and female students accepted. (5/07) Shahira E-Mail: Shahira97@aol.com Phone: (+1) (310) 539-7357 Web Site: www.pinkgypsy.com/shahira.htm Mailing Address: P O Box 328 Harbor City, CA 90710 U.S.A. Local Major City: Los Angeles, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals (3/98) Shalimar E-Mail: TMargaretm@Prodigy.net Phone: (+1) (714) 901-0130 Mailing Address: Middle Eastern Culture and Dance Association c/o SHALIMAR, Regional Editor, CYMBAL Magazine P.O. Box 946 Rosemead, CA 91770 Based In: Orange County area, California Local Major City: Fullerton, CA Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Troupe Member (Flying Carpet Caravan Dance Troupe) Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals (3/98) Shaunte E-Mail: egyptiandancer@gmail.com Web Site: www.egyptiandancer.com Based In: Los Angeles, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer Specialties: Egyptian Oriental Profile: Dancing since 2004. (10/05) Shoshana E-Mail: chefshoshi@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (702) 303-5596 Mailing Address: 4819 Saloma Ave Sherman Oaks, CA 91356 U.S.A. Based In: Los Angeles and San Diego, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Troupe Member (Hand of Fatima) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Snake, Cane (3/02) Smra Shahar E-Mail: smrashahar@aol.com Phone: (+1) (213) 505-5205 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 78-159 Los Angeles, CA 90016 U.S.A. Based In: Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, West LA, and Los Angeles, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (Dreams of Nubia) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan (6/02) Souhail Kaspar E-Mail: arabmusic@aol.com Phone: (+1) (626) 335-1133 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1883 Santa Clarita, CA 91386-1883 U.S.A. Based In: Santa Clarita, California Local Major City: Los Angeles, CA Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Musician Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, Cane, Shamadan, Percussion Instruments (1/01) Suzette E-Mail: bellydancersuzi@aol.com Phone: (+1) (818) 266-3231 Based In: Woodland Hills, California Local Major City: Los Angeles Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Choreographer Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Finger Cymbals Profile: Dancing since 1998, teaching since 2003. Both male and female students accepted. (10/06) Suzy Evans E-Mail: suzy@bellydance.org Phone: (+1) (818) 343-4410 Web Site: www.bellydance.org Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7666 Van Nuys, CA 91409 U.S.A. Based In: Van Nuys, North Hollywood, California Local Major City: Los Angeles, CA Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (WayBack Machine) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Ethno-Fusion (1/01) Veena and Neena E-Mail: veenaandneena@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (310) 285-2255 or (+1) (800) 520-6022 Mailing Address: P.O Box 2402 Beverly Hills, CA 90213 U.S.A. Based In: West Los Angeles, North Hollywood, and Santa Monica, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Snake, Cane (2/00)

San Diego Area Ana Valencia de Goebel E-Mail: anabellydancer@netzero.net Phone: (+1) (619) 660-6965 Web Site: anabellydancer.com Mailing Address: c/o Spring Valley Community Center 8735 Jamacha Blvd. Spring Valley, CA 91977 U.S.A. Based In: San Diego, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Ana's "Mirage" Dancers) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals (5/06) Dondi Simone Dahlin E-Mail: missdondi@cox.net Phone: (+1) (858) 486-2719 Web Site: www.dondibellydancer.com Mailing Address: 12825 Claire Dr Poway, CA 92064 U.S.A. Based In: San Diego, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Choreographer Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Cane, Shamadan Profile: Dancing since 1980, teaching since: 1998. Both male and female students accepted. (10/05) Elle E-Mail: ellewinchell@msn.com Based In: San Diego, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Dance Ethnologist, Publisher, Choreographer, Troupe Director (Arab-esque Dance Ensemble) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Khaleegy, Moroccan, Algerian (11/04) Gypsy Duende E-Mail: info@gypsyduende.com Phone: (+1) (619) 223-3119 Based In: San Diego, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (Gypsy Duende) Specialties: American Classic, Tribal Fusion, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Shamadan (3/04) Heather Stants E-Mail: hastants@earthlink.net Phone: (+1) (619) 696-3788 Mailing Address: 2439 Broadway San Diego, CA 92102 U.S.A. Based In: San Diego, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Urban Tribal Dance Company) Specialties: Tribal (6/00) Jim Boz E-Mail: jimboz@jimboz.com Phone: (+1) (619) 308-5075 Web Site: www.jimboz.com Mailing Address: P.O. Box 15085 San Diego, CA 92175 U.S.A. Based In: San Diego, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals (10/02) Leilainia E-Mail: leilainia@gypsyduende.com Phone: (+1) (619) 884-7707 Web Site: www.leilainia.com/dance.html Based In: San Diego, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director (Gypsy Duende) Specialties: American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Romany (Gypsy), Snake (3/04) Lillith E-Mail: lillith@sacredbellydance.com Phone: (+1) (617) 721-7921 Based In: San Diego, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Snake, Cane Profile: Dancing since 1996, teaching since 2001. Both male and female students accepted. (11/06) Marianna E-Mail: marianna@www.marianna.cc Phone: (+1) (619) 261-0832 Web Site: www.marianna.cc Mailing Address: P.O.BOx 2132 El Cajon, CA 92021 U.S.A. Based In: Chula Vista, California Local Major City: San Diego Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Vendor Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane Profile: Dancing since 2002, teaching since 2006. Both male and female students accepted. (11/06) Mariela E-Mail: Mariela@marielabellydancer.com Phone: (+1) (619) 307-0964 Web Site: www.marielabellydancer.com Based In: San Diego, California (Southern Cal) Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, Vendor, Troupe Director (Dunya Dance Theater) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Tribal Fusion, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane (12/04) Maya E-Mail: mail@mayasmuse.com Web Site: www.mayasmuse.com/dance.html Based In: San Diego, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer Specialties: Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Gypsy Fusion (5/03) Maya Chalee E-Mail: bellyfire223@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (619) 405-1925 Based In: Las Cruces, New Mexico Local Major City: El Paso, NM Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Troupe Director (Kahleel) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Finger Cymbals, Cane (11/04) Morwenna & Walid Assaf E-Mail: ADAcomplex@aol.com Phone: (+1) (760) 757-4470 Mailing Address: 3337 Tournament Drive Oceanside, CA 92056 U.S.A. Based In: Oceanside, California Local Major City: San Diego, CA Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Musician, Event Sponsor, Vendor, Dance Researcher, Troupe Director (C*E*D*A*R Cultural/Ethnic Dance Arts Repertory) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Veil, Ethno-Fusion, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Cane, Drum, Tambourine (3/01) Nefera (Rebecca Long) Phone: (+1) (619) 447-1835 Mailing Address: 136 Stoney Knoll Road El Cajon, CA 92019 U.S.A. Based In: El Cajon, California Local Major City: San Diego, CA Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Costuming, Teacher (Private Coaching) Specialties: American Classic, Sword (1 or 2), Cane, Ethnic/Historic, Ghawazee (4/98) Niki Vaccar E-Mail: nikista1@aol.com Phone: (+1) 760-634-3680 Web Site: www.geocities.com/nikista1 Mailing Address: 1289 Windsor Road Cardiff, CA 92007 U.S.A. Based In: San Diego, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Vendor, Troupe Director (Allah Habibi's) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Tribal, Veil, Balancing, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Cane (3/01) Sahar Sami E-Mail: saharbellydance@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (858) 717-5839 Based In: San Diego, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals, Cane (3/04) SAMEDA -San Diego Area Middle Eastern Dance Association E-Mail: sdsameda@aol.com Web Site: www.sdsameda.com Based In: San Diego, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Organization (5/02) Samira al Kafiba E-Mail: samiradances@yahoo.com Phone: (+1) (818) 825-8757 Based In: San Diego, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher Specialties: Ethnic/Historical, American Classic, Tribal Fusion, Veil, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Romany (Gypsy), Finger Cymbals, Shamadan (3/04) Scherazade (Scottie Schultz) Phone: (+1) (619) 581-0135 Mailing Address: 3234 Idlewild Way San Diego, CA 92117 Based In: Clairemont area of San Diego, California Local Major City: San Diego, CA Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Arabian Nights Entertainment), Vendor, Event Sponsor (Bedouin Bazaar). Specialties: Double Sword, Comedy, Bellygrams (4/98) Sheerah E-Mail: vickimkalin@aol.com Phone: (+1) (858) 755-1432 Mailing Address: 13530 Calais Dr. Del Mar, CA 92014 U.S.A. Based In: San Diego, Del Mar, and Cardiff, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Event Sponsor, Troupe Director, Troupe Member Specialties: American Classic, Balancing, Ethno-Fusion, Romany (Gypsy) (12/03) Talia E-Mail: taliamedance@hotmail.com Phone: (+1) (760) 586-6626 Web Site: www.taliamedance.com Based In: Oceanside and San Diego, California Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Performer, Teacher, Troupe Director (Jewels of the Sky) Specialties: Egyptian Oriental, American Classic, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals (4/04) Vanessa E-Mail: childra@aol.com Phone: (+1) (858) 748-5991 Based In: Escondido, California Local Major City: San Diego, CA Middle Eastern Dance Involvement: Student, Performer, Teacher, Troupe Member (Kinza Kalista), Choreographer Specialties: Ethnic/Historical, Veil, Balancing, Finger Cymbals (6/00)

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