Authors: Astara
Bellyography – May 2005
When I started writing this article, my intention was and still is, to introduce the public to this community’s belly dancers. The Wasatch Front is home to some of the most talented dancers in America, and we have extremely good teachers, too. … read more
Bellyography: Amanda – February 2007
Living life in a big way seems to be Amanda’s life journey. Not content with just dancing, she is a stage manager, a volunteer organizer, a belly dance teacher and a costumer. … read more
Bellyography: SHAUNELLE – May 2007
Elegance and grace are alive and well. Both are embodied in Shaunelle’s nostalgic dance style. … read more
Bellyography: Jaci – June 2007
Jaci evokes a memory of female strength and authority, while maintaining the beauty and sensuality of the dance. It is mythical, mesmerizing, and eternal. … read more
Bellyography: Mary (Miraj) – November 2007
In all pantheons, there is usually a representation of the nurturing, caring mother figure that oversees the well-being of the community. This, in a nutshell, is Mary. … read more
Bellyography December: Adina – December 2007
Adina possesses a grace and assurance on stage that is attractive and appealing to an audience, projecting strength and delicacy at the same time. – SLUG Magazine … read more
Bellyography January: Jamileh – January 2008
“Art, the conscious production or arrangement of sounds, color, forms, movements, or other elements…” … read more
Bellography: Meg – March 2008
Meg is Salt Lake’s answer to classic Hollywood glamour. Stunningly gorgeous, she is also intelligent, talented and possesses incredible charisma on and off stage. … read more
Bellyography: Cap’n Corrie – April 2008
With American Tribal Style, Urban Tribal, and Tribal Fusion, belly dancing is literally sweeping the entire world today. I want to pay tribute and acknowledge a true visionary in our dance community. … read more
Bellography – September 2008
The granddaughter of a Spanish Basque gypsy, Jamilla’s love of organic dance comes naturally and genetically. Originally trained in classical ballet, she was hooked on Middle Eastern dance after watching her sister belly dance. … read more