Arianna

ARIANNA

 founded Gypsy Fire dance studio in 1997.She began her dance training in 1969 in classical ballet, jazz and modern   She is very creative, naturally graceful and eloquent in her dance!
She began performing in 1970 in the Ozarks.  She continued studying ballet and began modern dance at Butler University and Southwest Missouri State U. through 1975.  Then in 1975, while in Missouri, she began her belly dance training in the classic Egyptian style with Diane Hawkins.  She continued studying modern and belly dance, taking classes and workshops. In 1997, she discovered American Tribal Style, fell in love with it and opened her dance studio.  Tribal belly dance encourages cooperation and communication instead of competition.  Group improvisation is a fabulous new development for any style of dance- it takes it to a new level and  brings excitement & fun to the performance!

Aileen & Viva

VIVA

 is a former Tulsa model, began studying belly dance in 1997 at Gypsy Fire Studio.  Her previous dance experience includes tap, jazz, and ballroom.  Viva began performing in 1998 with Gypsy Fire.  She has attended numerous workshops and seminars on belly dance since 1997.  Viva has a sweetness to her dance style.  She is very professional and charming and loves to dance, esp. with her fans.

Aileen with her twin, Alexis

Aileen

Aileen (Meekah)
has studied Belly Dance since she was 9 years old!  She has performed  also in school plays.  Mika has a beautiful voice and has performed with school choir.  She is very creative and artistic and makes and designs some of her costume.   She is a very talented dancer with great flexibility and technique!  She is now 17, and Arianna (mom) is very proud! She is also a great henna artist!

JASMINE

Aileen with twin Alexis

Michelle

Satarma
 

Satarma, Michelle

Ren Faure hip

Baba



2009

2008

Batool
 

ALEXIS

Michelle

 Satarma

WELCOME Lisa, Diane and Carla

ALIMAH DRUMMERS

                          
Baba is very talented musically, her rock group won First Place at theState Fair when she was 18!  She sings as well as plays the drum divinely. Of course she plays many percussion instruments needed for Middle Eastern Dance.  She has 10 years experience as a drummer
              

Batool has 10 years as a middle eastern drummer also, has performed at many Medieval Faires, shows and events- even the Tulsa PAC!

  
Summer and winter look -Tribal turban extraordinaire

Dayl, or Tara, former troupe member, talented craftswoman & dear friend, now home in Australia and dancing with Urban Qablia!

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