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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 2 in 2002, and most recently Level 4
in 2009; Stacey is currently pursuing her Level 5 (teaching
certificate)
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." -- Phillip
"I'm really enjoying the classes. You push, but it's just hard
enough. And just challenging enough without being discouraging or
boring." -- Debb
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
- Level 4 "Advanced Performer Testing Recital",
Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek CA, Dec
2009
- Chesapeake Arts Center, MD, Nov 2009
- Performance with Suhaila at Rakkasah East, NJ,
Oct 2009
- Layali Casablanca, Redwood City CA, Oct 2009
- Cafe Byblos, Houston TX, Oct 2009
- Second runner up at Ya Halla Ya'll 2009 in the
Professional Cabaret Star category
- "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
- All adult studio classes at Suhaila Salimpour
School of Dance (1 week), CA, Aug 2009
- Austin Bellydance Convention instruction and
performance, June 2009
- 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 01/10/2010
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