Saya has been dancing professionally since 2005. She is an avid performer, choreographer, and teacher. She is a student of all styles of belly dance, learning to master the subtle techniques that give each style of belly dance its unique flair. She lives to perform and teach the ancient dance form, reconnecting with the earth and the ancestors through emotion and movement.
Mahsati is a mysterious belly dancer and choreographer from the land of fire! Her true identity is known only to her Sisters in Dance...The mystique surrounding the ancient dancers lives and reigns in Mahsati who is sure to capture your heart with her beautiful dance.
Khandi began studying belly dance in the fall of 1986 with Brendina of Salem until the teacher's retirement in 1988. After a long hiatus from dancing, she continued her studies with Memie-Ayat. Khandi takes workshops from many teachers to advance her skills in the art form. She is also a primary assistant teacher to Memie-Ayat.
Approximately three years ago, Lori started dancing as a student of Memie-Ayat for exercise and fun. She took additional classes with Jessi. Through her love of dancing she has met and become friends with an amazing group of women who are now her Sisters In Dance.
Christine was always interested in belly dancing. She was taken by the beauty of the dance and music. As a busy mom, Christine needed something for herself. She has studied with Memie-Ayat and Jessi. She is a self titled "dance mom" with three competitive dancers at home. Their love and excitement for dance has inspired her and given her the confidence to pursue belly dancing. Christine feels blessed to have met and to be a part of this amazing sisterhood.
Looking for an outlet to be something more than a stay-at-home Mom, "retired" environmental scientist, and homemaker, Ghaleena took a belly dancing class early in 2006. She was immediately drawn to the dance, the culture, the costumes, the workout, and especially, the people. Ghaleena has received most of her formal instruction from Memie-Ayat and Jessi, and feels joyful and empowered when dancing for the general public or hosting Belly Dance parties for women or young girls. Her Troupe is now her tribe, and they are some of her dearest friends. Ghaleena can not imagine her life without them or without belly dancing. She has found a home with her Sisters In Dance!
Tatiana has been dancing since 2006 and has taken classes from Memie-Ayat and Jessi; as well as Advanced belly dance with Svetlana Robetskaya and "Raks Dramatique" workshops with Aepril Schaili. Growing up in Russia, she was always interested in dances of all types, but became interested in belly dancing after several trips to Turkey. Tatiana is a licensed esthetician and, just like her career in beauty, she strives to bring the beauty out in her dancing. Tatiana also performs as a soloist, incorporating her Russian culture into her Gypsy skirt dance.
