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Since that time she has invested her
time, money, and energy researching and studying the roots and shoots of this art form with many of the finest Belly Dance
and Middle Eastern Dance master instructors of the United States and Egypt. A belly dance generalist, her efforts to integrate,
understand and appreciate this organic and beautiful dance form in it's many facets are ongoing...her passion and her profession...and
the first steps in a path she will continue for the rest of her life.
A consumnate showman, Melissa says, "I am happiest dancing at the intersection where sacred meets sensual meets circus. I want to be an
anthropologist and an artist... honoring the past and anticipating the future. I am interested fusing various dance styles
from throughout Middle East, North Africa, the Romani (Gypsy) Trail and American Belly Dance and creating original, interesting
modern choreographies and shows. My goal is to continue studying dance and music styles
from various cultures, collaborate with excellent like-minded souls and, with respect and love, to share this ancient, artistic,
athletic expression of a woman’s power with students and audience members."
| Double Veils |
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| Photo credit: Alexandro IV Barragan |
| Voi, Veil Poi |
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| "Dancing can reveal all the mystery that music conceals." ~Charles Baudelaire |
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