




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
Work
Winter Warm-up Show
Indianapolis IN, 2009
Ball State Woman's Day Gala
Muncie IN, 2009
Meals on Wheels Fundraiser
Indianapolis IN, 2010
Muncie Gras
Muncie IN, 2009
Ansuya Gala Show
Houston TX, 2010
Ansuya Gala Show
Indianapolis IN, 2011
Spring Showcase
Indianapolis IN, 2011
Spring Showcase
Indianapolis IN, 2012
LaDance Oriental Belly Dance Competition
Tacoma WA, 2013
Cairo By Night
Chicago IL, 2011
TriBalance Show
Chicago IL, 2012
Queen of Raqs Competition
OH, 2012
Jewel of the Sierra
Placerville CA, 2012
Shimmy by Fire Fall Celebration Show
Ohio, 2012
Mango Hafla
(performed many times)
Chicago IL, 2011 - Current
For the Love of Dance
Chicago IL, 2013
"Variety Act's"
Chicago IL, 2013
"Helping Hips"
Chicago IL, 2013
Cairo By Night
Chicago IL, 2013
Belly Dancer USA
Canyonville OR, 2013
Raq'n Across the USA Showcase
New York NY, 2013
Jewel of the Sierra
Placerville CA, 2013
DanDana Bellydance Show
(performed many times)
Chicago IL, 2013 - Current
Magic of Bellydance Show
Miami FL, 2014
Michigan Middle Eastern Dance Championship Competition & Showcase
Grand Rapids MI, 2014
"The Blue Monk" Bellydance Show
Portland OR, 2013
Virginia Gala Show
Chicago IL, 2015
Shows
Karim Nagi Gala Show
Portland OR, 2015
Belly Dancer USA
Canyonville OR, 2015
"Mon Petit Belly Dancers" Fashion Show
Apollos 2000
Chicago IL, 2015
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
Adonia Renee
Please note: While this is a conclusive list, It is not exhaustive and does not include hafla's, most private events such
as weddings and birthdays, as well as short term work. Adding them all would be far to long a list so please consider this a
highlight reel.
