I have been studying dance, music and cultures of places in and near the Middle East since 1998. It all started in Seattle, when Susan Evans introduced me to Greek/American Classic bellydance and Greek folk dancing. Since then I have studied bellydance primarily with Amelia Moore. I have also studied with local and international instructors in a variety of different dance forms from Europe, Central and Western Asia (Middle East), Northern Africa and Latin America.

A love of movement and a desire to be a better teacher led me to become a Certified Group Fitness Instructor through the American Council on Exercise in 2005.

Currently I am studying various traditional dances with Helene Eriksen and Iranian/Persian dance with Heather Rastovac. And just recently, I became a member of the dance ensemble Delshodeh, which performs dances from Iran and Central Asia.

I also lead a student bellydance ensemble, Bahar, that is composed of my more advanced and dedicated students.

I love learning new things and plan on continuing my education in dance, music and movement for my entire life.