Education

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh ~ Online

2012 - 2013

   Graphic Design

2009 - 2012
   Media Arts & Animation

Indiana University - Purdue University ~ Indianapolis

​      2006 - 2008

  Major: Political Science

United States Air Force

      ​2002- 2006

 Basic Millitary Training
 Technical Training
    ~Electronic Principles
    ~2A351C Avionics
          Communicaton, Navigation, and Penetration Aids
          for A-10's, U2's, and F-15's

Cityoga: School of Yoga and Health

​      2009

Yoga Teacher Training (200 hour program)

 

Blackford County High School

      ​1998- 2002

Ya Halla Y'All - Yellow Rose of Texas 2016
Grapevine TX
2nd runner-up  ~ Cabaret Professional Solo Category


Belly Dancer USA 2015
Canyonville OR

1st runner-up  ~ Professional Category
1st runner-up ~ "People's Choice" Professional Category


Michigan Middle Eastern Dance Championships 2014
Grand Rapids MI

1st place ~ Oriental Improv Category
1st place ~ Folk Category~ for Raks Asayaa
1st place ~ Props Category ~ for Double Fan Veil
1st place ~ "Routine Roulette" Category
2nd place ~ Oriental Open Category
2nd place ~ Taqsim Improv Category
2nd place ~ Drum Solo Improv Category


Jewel of the Sierra 2013

Placerville CA
 

3nd Place ~ Live Music Professional Category

GigMasters
 

Awarded "Best of 2012"​
"Best of 2014" & "Best of 2015"

Jewel of the Sierra 2012

​Placerville CA
 

2nd Place ~ Live Music Professional Category

3rd Place ~ "Got Props" Category ~ Double Fan  Veils​

 

 

Entertainment Awards

2012
Aziza Workshop, Chicago IL
Workshop weekend with Ruby Beh, Chicago IL
Private Lessons with DaVid of Scandinavia, Skype
Master Class Workshop with DaVid, Chicago IL

Zoe Jakes workshop, Chicago IL

Angelika Nemeth workshop and Spring Showcase, Indianapolis IN

2009
2009 - 2011 Online Training with Suhaila Salimpour

2009 - 2011 In person training and mentorship with Faten Munger

Attended Great Lakes Bellydance Convention weekend in Ann Arbor, MI
Deniz workshop weekend in Muncie, IN
Asharah & Tempest workshop weekend in  Bloomington, IN
Deb Rubin workshop weekend in Indianapolis, IN

 

2008
and earlier
2007 - 2009 Member of ATS bellydance troupe "Blue Fire Tribe"
2006 - 2009 Basic/Intermediate Bellydance Classes with local area instructors in the Indianapolis area.
2004 - 2006 DVD training while stationed in Germany as an airman in the United States Air Force.

2010
Attended Great Lakes Bellydance Convention weekend in Ann Arbor, MI
Cabaribalution cerification workshop weekend with Ansuya, TX
2009 - 2011 In person training and mentorship with Faten Munger

2011
Private Lessons with Alexandria (Star dancer at Albambrah Palace), Chicago IL
Weekly and Private Lessons with Sabah (Bellydance Superstars), Chicago IL
Instructor and Attendee at The Great Lakes Bellydance Convention in Ann Arbor, MI
Petitte Jamila workshop in Indianapolis, IN
Ansuya workshop weekend in Indianapolis, IN
Deniz workshop weekend and Spring Showcase, Indianapolis, IN
2009 - 2011 In person training and mentorship with Faten Munger

2013
Weekly Lessons with Angelina
Ruby Beh Workshop, New York City
Mezdulene's Belly Dance Retreat, Sutherlin Oregon
Ruby Beh Workshop, Chicago IL
Surayah Workshop, Chicago IL

2014
Alla Kushnir Workshop Weekend, Miami FL
Valerick Molinary Workshop Weekend, Chicago IL
Middle Eastern Music & Dance Camp, Mendocino CA
Ruby Beh Workshop Weekend, Grand Rapids MI

2015
2012 - Current, Mentorship Program with Ruby Beh
Virginia Workshop Weekend, Chicago IL
Karim Nagi Workshop Weekend, Portland OR
Ongoing weekly "Ballet for Bellydancers" training with Sabah, Chicago IL
Private Lessons with Karmalita

Belly Dance Training

Entertainment Experience
 

Countless other hafla's, weddings,  coorperate events, and private show's not listed.

The Press Box , Nightclub

​   2012 - 2013
   Chicago IL
   Position: Belly Dancer​

Jack's Hookah Lounge 
   2012- 2013
   Rockford IL
   Position: Belly Dancer

Kenny the King Hookah Lounge

​   2013
   Lakemoor IL
   Position: Belly Dancer​

Baladna Cafe & Hookah Lounge (Nightclub)

​   2012 - 2013
   Chicago IL
   Position: Belly Dancer​

Greek Village Taverna

​   2012 - Current
   Schaumburg IL
   Position: Alternate Belly Dancer​

Alladin Mediterranean Grill

​   2013
   Algonquin IL
   Position: Belly Dancer​

"The Odyssey" Cruise Ship (Accenting Chicago)

​   2013
   Chicago IL
   Position: Belly Dancer

Blaze Hookah Lounge

​   2013
   Waukegan IL
   Position: Belly Dancer

Indiana State Fair
   2011
   Position: Workshop Instructor and Performer

​Movie  - "Just Like A Woman"​
   2011​
   Position: Belly Dancer/Actress ~ Played the part of a Sienna Miller's Class Mate
 

Reza's Resturaunt

​   2014 -2015
   Oakbrook IL
   Position: Belly Dancer​

Great Lakes Bellydance Convention
   2011
   Position: Workshop Instructor (Sold Out!)

​ISAMETD Winter Bazzar
   2011
   Position: Event Coordinator

Distinctive Diamonds

   2010​
   Coorperate Event

Belly Dance Instructor

​   Spring 2009 - Current

Greek Islands

​   ​2008 - 2011
   Indianapolis IN
   Position: Bellydancer​

United States Air Force

   2002 - 2006

2A351C Avionics
      2003 - 2006 Stationed at Spangdahlem Air Base Gemany 
                              working on A-10 aircraft

Juliana Resturaunt

​   2015
   Chicago IL
   Position: Belly Dancer​