Belly Dance with
Resume
Summary
Professional Performer
Troupe Director
Choreographer
Primary Instructor
The Journey
01/2012 Formed the Bedouin Star Dance Company
01/2010 Opened Bedouin Star Ethnic Dance Studio
09/2006 Formed the Bedouin Star Ethnic Dance Troupe
10/2003 Began teaching Belly Dance (Bellevue University)
03/1999 Began pursuing Belly Dance
Competition Experience
06/2015 Competitor, Omahagraphy Choreography Competition (Omaha, NE)
06/2014 Competitor, Omahagraphy Choreography Competition (Omaha, NE)
09/2013 Competition Judge, “Personal Best Middle Eastern Dance Competition” (Columbus, OH)
09/2011 Competition Judge, “Choreography Challenge” (Omaha, NE)
Instruction
01/2010 - present Bedouin Star Ethnic Dance
03/2019 More Drama (Madrid, IA)
11/2018 Tribal Riot
11/2017 Tribal Riot
11/2016 Tribal Riot
04/2015 Omaha South Magnet High School
09/2014 Bellevue West High School
06/2014 - 07/2014 Creighton University (Upward Bound Program)
08/2013 Solstice Weekend (Kansas City, MO)
06/2013 - 07/2013 Creighton University (Upward Bound Program)
05/2013 Warrior Weekend (Kansas City, MO)
01/2013 Rose Blumpkin Jewish Home
11/2012 Private Workshop (Celestial Sisters, Sioux City, IA)
06/2012 - 07/2012 Creighton University (Upward Bound Program)
04/2012 Immersed In Ink Tattoo Festival
04/2012 Metropolitan Community College International Faire
03/2012 Bedouin Star Studio Spring Open House
11/2011 Anime Nebraskon
07/2011 OSFEST
11/2010 Anime Nebraskon
08/2010 National Night Out
07/2010 Bedouin Star Bazaar and World Dance Day
07/2010 OSFEST
02/2010 Bedouin Star Studio Grand Opening
11/2009 Anime Nebraskon
08/2009 Dee Dee’s Dance Studio
07/2009 Creighton University (Upward Bound Program)
07/2009 Bedouin Star Bazaar and World Dance Day
06/2009 Private Workshop
11/2008 Anime Nebraskon
07/2008 Bedouin Star Bazaar and World Dance Day
07/2006 Creighton University (Upward Bound Program)
11/2005 - 12/2009 Bellevue University (weekly classes)
07/2005 - 03/2007 Second Unitarian Church (weekly classes)
06/2003 Began instructing Private Lessons
09/2002 UNO’s Annual Diversity Fair
Dance Education
02/2018 Cassandra Shore
02/2017 Zada Al Gaziyeh
02/2016 Shakira Al Fanninah
09/2014 April Rose
04/2014 Leila Gamal
03/2014 Tarik Sultan
11/2013 Shakira al Fanninah
08/2013 Sera Solstice
04/2013 Suzanne Del Vecchio
09/2012 Rafi’ah Ruyah
04/2012 Shakira al Fanninah
04/2012 Shakira al Fanninah
09/2010 Masani Azura
092010 Siham Ali
11/2009 The Legendary John Compton
09/2009 Saqra
05/2009 Masani Azura
11/2008 UNMATA
11/2008 Zada
09/2007 Masani Azura
09/2007 Siham Ali
11/2006 The Legendary John Compton
09/2006 Morocco and Tarik
08/2005 Rania
03/2005 Joe Williams
09/2004 Lea Logan
03/2004 Joe Williams
10/2003 Kelly Halcombe
09/2003 Shakira al Fanninah
09/2002 Shakira al Fanninah
09/2001 Suzanne Del Vecchio
06/2000 Masani Azura and Siham Ali
06/1999 Nazmeya
Performances
06/2016 Warrior Weekend (Kansas City, MO)
04/2016 Metropolitan Community College International Faire
05/2015 Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month (MCC)
04/2015 Omaha South Magnet High School Recital
11/2014 Parthenon Greek Grill and Taverna (Lincoln, NE)
09/2014 Belly Dancers’ Ball (Kansas City, MO)
05/2014 Saunders Medical Center Luau
04/2014 Metropolitan Community College International Faire
03/2014 Dancer’s Toolkit (Lawrence, KS)
03/2014 Omaha Raqs!
11/2013 Parthenon Greek Grill and Taverna (Lincoln, NE)
09/2013 Personal Best Invitational Gala Show
08/2013 Pirate Fest
08/2013 Solstice Weekend (Kansas City, MO)
05/2013 Warrior Weekend (Kansas City, MO)
04/2013 Metropolitan Community College International Faire
02/2013 Rose Theater Youth Program Fundraiser
01/2013 Rose Blumpkin Jewish Home
11/2012 Parthenon Greek Grill and Taverna (Lincoln, NE)
10/2012 Private Wedding Reception
09/2012 Rafi’ah Ruyah Hafla
04/2012 Bellevue University Global Festival
04/2012 Bedouin Star Studio Recital
04/2012 Metropolitan Community College International Faire
04/2012 Immersed In Ink Tattoo Festival (Council Bluffs, IA)
03/2012 Bedouin Star Spring Open House
11/2011 Anime Nebraskon
07/2011 OSFEST
07/2011 Bedouin Star Studio Recital
04/2011 Metropolitan Community College International Faire
02/2011 UNO Culturefest
02/2011 Bedouin Star Spring Open House
02/2011 Methodist Hospital Day of Dance
01/2011 Rose Blumpkin Jewish Home
12/2010 Bedouin Star Winter Bazaar
11/2010 Anime Nebraskon
10/2010 Cirque De Gothique II
08/2010 National Night Out
07/2010 Bedouin Star Studio Recital
07/2010 OSFEST
07/2010 “Every Woman Matters” Benefit Show
06/2010 Saint Joseph Villa
04/2010 Richmont Village Open House
04/2010 Bedouin Star Drum ‘N Dance Jam
03/2010 Bedouin Star Groovy Shindig: Belly Dance to the 60’s
02/2010 Bedouin Star Grand Opening
12/2009 Bedouin Star Winter Bazaar
11/2009 Anime Nebraskon
10/2009 “Little Hafla of Horrors” Halloween Show
07/2009 “Shoot Your Mouth Off” Variety Showcase
07/2009 Bedouin Star Bazaar and World Dance Day
05/2009 World Belly Dance Day
04/2009 Bellevue University International Night
02/2009 Methodist Hospital Day of Dance
12/2008 Bellevue WorldFest
11/2008 Tribal Dreams Festival
11/2008 Anime Nebraskon
09/2008 Iowa Hula: Kuuipo Island Dancers Annual Show
07/2008 Bedouin Star Bazaar and World Dance Day
02/2008 Benu Open House Hafla
09/2007 Iowa Hula: Kuuipo Island Dancers Annual Show
06/2007 Private birthday party
05/2007 Demicon: Venue D (Des Moines, IA)
04/2007 Bellevue University International Night
11/2006 Anime Nebraskon
10/2006 Cirque De Gothique
09/2006 Morocco and Tarik post workshop show
07/2006 Elisabeth I Festival at Omaha Public Library
07/2006 Espana Tapas Restaurant
04/2006 Bellevue University International Night
04/2006 Metropolitan Community College International Faire
03/2006 Bedouin Star Dance and Drum Celebration
11/2005 Old Market Drum Circle
10/2005 Witches Ball at First Unitarian Church of Omaha
08/2005 UNO Strauss Performing Arts
08/2005 Fluxion Art Gallery: Tsunami Relief Event
08/2005 Sista’ Girl Revisited (as Bathsheba)
05/2005 Nebraska Renaissance Faire
04/2005 Bellevue University International Night
03/2005 Healing Arts Center
02/2005 UNO Dance Suites Showcase
02/2005 Nebraska Belly Dance Spectacular
01/2005 UNO Dance Lab (Teaching Assistant)
01/2005 The Meeting Place Coffee House
12/2004 Festival of Trees at the Mid America Center
10/2004 Walk As One at Heartland of America Park
10/2004 Witches Ball at First Unitarian Church of Omaha
09/2004 SKAL Banquet
09/2004 Lea Logan post workshop show
09/2004 Ashland Nebraska Renaissance Faire
09/2004 Pre-Ashland Nebraska Renaissance Faire Performance at the Marriott
06/2004 Renaissance Faire of the Midlands
05/2004 Ruby Jazarye Pre-Workshop Show
04/2004 Get Active Omaha Expo
03/2004 UNO Dance Lab Performance
02/2004 Mutual of Omaha: Big Fat Greek Gala
02/2004 UNO Dance Lab Performance
01/2004 Aquarian Celebration #21 at Sokol Hall
11/2003 UNO Dance Showcase
10/2003 First National Bank Cultural Fair
09/2003 Sista’ Girl (as Bathsheba)
09/2003 Shakira post workshop performance
09/2003 Walk As One at Heartland of America Park
07/2003 Rose Blumkin Retirement Center
06/2003 Renaissance Faire of the Midlands
06/2003 Broadway’s Cafe
05/2003 Skinner Magnet Center Performance
04/2003 Central High School Latin Club Banquet
04/2003 Bellevue University International Banquet
02/2003 Creighton University International Banquet
02/2003 “For Us By Us” Public Access appearance
02/2003 UNO Dance Showcase
09/2002 Healing Arts Center with Benhi Khabeb
09/2002 Shakira post workshop performance
09/2002 UNO’s Annual Diversity Fair
07/2002 Benson Days
06/2002 Renaissance Faire of the Midlands
05/2002 Mother’s Day Celebration (Benson Park)
02/2002 Creighton University International Banquet
02/2002 UNO Dance Showcase
09/2001 Walk As One at Heartland of America Park
09/2001 Suzanna Del Vecchio post workshop performance
07/2001 Benson Days
07/2001 American Gramaphone CD Release Event
06/2001 American Gramaphone CD Release Event
06/2001 Norfolk Ethnic Festival
06/2001 Renaissance Faire of the Midlands
05/2001 Mother’s Day Celebration at the YWCA
02/2001 Purim at the Jewish Community Center
02/2001 Creighton University International Banquet
12/2000 Winter Solstice Celebration
11/2000 Bellevue University International Banquet
06/2000 Renaissance Faire of the Midlands
05/2000 Gaea Camp Fund-raiser
05/2000 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: Ride to Recovery
04/2000 Earth Day Celebration
Style Proficiency, Props, and Musical Instruments
Cabaret Style Belly Dance
Tribal Style Belly Dance
Kahiko Style Hula
Tahitian
Zills (finger cymbals)
Cane
Single and Double Veil
Single and Double Sword
Fan Veil
Doumbek
Djembe
Tambourine
Moroccan Castanets
Productions
11/2013 Shakira Al Fanninah Workshops (sponsored by Bedouin Star)
06/2013 Student Salon
04/2012 5th Annual Bedouin Star Studio Recital
04/2012 Shakira Al Fanninah Workshops (sponsored by Bedouin Star)
09/2011 Bedouin Star Choreography Challenge (webisodes)
07/2011 4th Annual Bedouin Star Bazaar and World Dance Day (Recital)
12/2010 2nd Annual Bedouin Star Winter Bazaar
10/2010 Cirque De Gothique
07/2010 3rd Annual Bedouin Star Bazaar and World Dance Day (Recital)
11/2009 Bedouin Star Winter Bazaar
07/2009 2nd Annual Bedouin Star Bazaar and World Dance Day (Recital)
07/2008 Bedouin Star Bazaar and World Dance Day (Recital)
04/2008 Bedouin Star Open House
10/2006 Cirque De Gothique
03/2006 Bedouin Star Dance and Drum Celebration
Publications
2012 Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce (Member Directory and Buyer’s Guide)
2011 Bellevue Leader
2010 The Reader
2010 Bellevue Leader (front page)
2007, 2008 Heartland Messenger
2006 The Metro Guide
2002, 2003 The Gateway
2005 PULP
2003 Omaha Magazine
2004 The Daily Nonpareil
2002 Discover Creighton Admissions booklet
2001 The Creightonian
2000 Omaha World Herald
Choreography Repertoire
2016 “Modern Miserlou” (solo for Osiris Al Nejmah)
2016 “Derwood” (group, tribute)
2016 “Miserlou” (solo for Osiris Al Nejmah)
2015 “Uptown Funk” (duet)
2015 “Drum Solo of Insanity” (group)
2015 “Cane Dance” (revised, group)
2014 “Walking on Air” (revised, group)
2014 “Warda” (revised, group)
2014 “Clockwork” (group)
2014 "Drama Queen” (solo for Osiris Al Nejmah)
2013 “Big Bad Wolf” (group)
2013 “Triple Threat” (group)
2013 “Poisonous” (duet)
2013 “Hindi Song” (revised, group)
2013 “Cabaret Drum Solo” (group)
2012 “Chammak Challo” (group)
2012 “Ringa Ringa Ringa” (group)
2012 “TRON” (group)
2012 “Cocktail Molotov” (duet)
2012 “Corset Suite” (group)
2012 “Splash” (duet)
2012 “Ghost” (group)
2012 “Walking on Air” (group)
2012 “Buttons” (revised, group)
2012 “Kitteh Kabaret” (group)
2012 “Folkloric Cane Dance” (group)
2012 “Bollywood Candle Dance” (group)
2011 “Agrabah Dancers” (group)
2011 “Choreography Challenge” (group)
2011 “Sleepyhead” (group)
2011 “Pharaonic Candle Dance” (group)
2011 “Drum Solo” (group)
2011 “Shash” (group)
2011 “Pharaonic Candle Dance” (group)
2011 “Drum Solo” (group)
2011 “Shash” (group)
2010 “Cabaret Cane Dance” (group)
2010 “Warda” (group)
2010 “Vampire Veil Dance” (group)
2010 “End of the World” (group)
2010 “Cabaret Cane Dance” (group)
2010 “Warda” (group)
2010 “Vampire Veil Dance” (group)
2010 “End of the World” (group)
2009 “Zill Dance” (group)
2009 “Angry German Dance” (group)
2009 “Zill Dance” (group)
2009 “Angry German Dance” (group)
2008 “Doll Dance” (group)
2008 “Buttons” (revised, group)
2008 “White Rabbit” (group)
2008 “Hindi Song” (group)
2008 “Doll Dance” (group)
2008 “Buttons” (revised, group)
2008 “White Rabbit” (group)
2008 “Hindi Song” (group)
2006 “Double Sword” (solo)
2006 “Buttons” (group)
2006 “Double Sword” (solo)
2006 “Buttons” (group)
2004 “Double Sword” (revised, solo)
2004 “Double Sword” (revised, solo)
2003 “Double Sword” (solo)
2003 “Hindi Song” (solo)
2003 “Double Sword” (solo)
2003 “Hindi Song” (solo)