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.
Instruction:
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.
"I'm getting a mind and body connection from you that I don't think
is available anywhere else." -- Phllip
Performance:
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.
Performance Experience
Sampling
- "Undulations" Contemporary Belly Dance Show,
Boyd Vance Theater featuring Michelle Joyce, January
2009
- Live music performance featuring the music of
Samer Issa at Turquoise Mediterranean Grill in
San Antonio, November 2008
- Guest performer with UT's "Bereket" Middle
Eastern Ensemble at Bates Recital Hall, November
2008
-
Austin
Bellydance Convention mini lesson and
performance, Round Rock, June 2008
-
"A
Night to Remember" featuring the music of Atash at Ruta
Maya, Austin, May 2008
-
The Loft Ultra Lounge,
Brownsville TX, May 2008
-
Wedding
Ceremony and Reception, Lake Austin, April 2008
-
On Your Feet International Music and Dance
Benefit Show, Monarch Event Center, April 2008
and 2009
-
ABA
Improv Show, Dougherty Arts Center, March
2008
-
Alborz Persian Cuisine, Austin, 2006-2009
- Christmas Affair,
VIP Party hosted by the Junior League of Austin,
Palmer Event Center, 2007
- Wedding Ceremony,
Hideout Theater, 2007
- Pecan Street
Festival, 2007 - 2008
- Austin SxSW Film
Festival Awards VIP Party, 2007
- Rug Gallery Art
Expo, Palo Alto CA, 2007
- Central Market, 2006
- Moroccan Themed
Birthday Party, 2006
- Wedding Reception,
Austin Renaissance Hotel, 2006
Instruction Experience
Sampling
- Drum Solo Choreography Workshop in Harlingen, TX
sponsored by Elda, Feb 2009
- Weekly Multi Level class at Tapestry Dance
Studio, Austin, 2008-2009
- Weekly Beginner and Advanced classes at Niaspace,
Austin, 2007-2009
- Workshop in San Antonio sponsored by Karen
Barbee at Synergy Studio, November 2008
- Bachelorette party dance lesson, Austin
Doubletree Hotel, July 2008
-
Austin
Bellydance Convention mini lesson and
performance, Round Rock, June 2008
-
Workshop (Technique and Combos) instruction and
performance, Brownsville TX,
May 2008
- Private Group
Bachelorette Party Bellydance Lesson, 2007
UT Informal
Classes - Beginner Belly Dance, 2004
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Updated 05/28/2009
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