Bio
Inspiration and
Philosophy: The most inspiring performances fuse
strong technique with personal style, passion, honesty and
inventiveness. Bellydance as art is a lifelong pursuit and an
ongoing personal process.
Training:
Stacey began studying bellydance in 1995.
In 2001, she was introduced to Suhaila Salimpour’s format and has
been hooked ever since.
Certified Level I in 2001, Level II in 2002, and most recently Level III
in 2008; Stacey is currently pursuing her Level IV and V
certification. She enjoys
cross training in other physical pursuits such as ballet, jazz, Pilates,
weight training, running and yoga. She has attended numerous
bellydance workshops throughout the years with instructors from around
the world: Momo Kadous,
Randa Kamel, Yasmina of Cairo, Aida Nour, Mo Geddawi, Farida Fahme,
Jillina, Magda & Atef Farag, Aziza, Bozenka, Delilah, and many others.
Teaching:
Stacey currently teaches weekly beginner and advanced bellydance
technique classes based on Suhaila’s format.
She has instructed for several years in Austin in group, private
and semi-private venues (Diva Dance studio, Tapestry Dance Studio, UT
Informal Classes, Niaspace).
Stacey is pursuing her Level V certification in the Suhaila format,
which is the official teaching level enabling graduates to offer Suhaila
CEC’s (Continuing Education Credits) to certified students.
Performing:
Member of Sabaya Bellydance Collective performing together and as
soloists in various venues in and around Austin including private
parties, weddings, cultural events, dinner shows and theater
performances. Sabaya also
produces a monthly bellydance showcase at Copa in downtown Austin.
Stacey performs in bellydance workshop shows and restaurants.
She is honored to have performed as part of the Suhaila Dance
Company at the Rakkasah festival in 2005 and again in 2007.
Previous Performance Experience
Sampling
- Christmas Affair,
VIP Party hosted by the Junior League of Austin,
Palmer Event Center, 2007
- Private Group
Bachelorette Party Bellydance Lesson, 2007
- Wedding Ceremony,
Hideout Theater, 2007
- Pecan Street
Festival, 2007
- Austin SxSW Film
Festival Awards VIP Party, 2007
- Rug Gallery Art
Expo, Palo Alto CA, 2007
- Central Market, 2006
- Bachelorette Party -
Performance and Group Lesson, 2006
- Moroccan Themed
Birthday Party, 2006
- Wedding Reception,
Austin Renaissance Hotel, 2006
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Updated 05/02/2008
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