Authors: Astara
Bellography: Mayyadah – October 2008
Mayyadah is Logan’s answer to the energy crisis. Hot! Hot! Hot! … read more
Bellyography – November 2008
Michelle is a beautiful and articulate person, and she transfers that quality into her solo performances. … read more
Bellyography: Kairo – January 2009
Take equal parts energizer bunny, intellectual, stand-up comedienne, community organizer, devoted friend, mother, and wife, and add a huge portion of Middle Eastern dancer, and you will have one, very original member of our community—Kairo. … read more
Bellyography: Jen – March 2009
At first glance, Jen appears to be a very young performer, but don’t be fooled. Jen’s youthful appearance belies the fact that she is a talented, focused and intelligent young woman. … read more
Bellyography: Leyla – April 2009
Talented. Beautiful. Dynamic. Joyous. Adjectives that can all describe Leyla. But the word that fits her the most is balanced. … read more
Bellyography: LaRa – July 2009
LaRa and Barefoot Bellydance have arrived on the Utah belly dance scene in ruffles and sequins, while spinning fire. … read more
Bellyography: Aubrilynn – May 2010
Aubrilynn not only takes my breath away every time I watch her dance, but she also lights and ignites any place she is dancing. Aubrilynn’s talent, command of the art and stage presence seem mature beyond her sixteen years. She has been gifted with natural talent, beauty and style. Her performances are hypnotic and professional, whether dancing solo or in a troupe. Although she is young and still has much to learn, it is quite obvious that this young lady was born to dance. … read more
Bellyography
In the world of belly dancing, people come and people go. It is especially wonderful when an energetic and exciting dancer returns. One such a dancer is Shazia, who has come back to the Utah Middle Eastern dance scene after several years’ absence, bringing with her a boundless enthusiasm and a perpetual joy for dancing. … read more
Bellyography: Rebecca
One of the most difficult aspects of any artistic endeavor is having the ability to open yourself to your audience. Shy by nature, Rebecca has learned to use dance to communicate the rich beauty of her spirit. Her level of trust expands with every solo performance, and the audience is allowed more and more into Rebecca’s lush and vivid inner landscape. … read more