Name: Mary
Zodiac: Sagitarrius
Current mood: hungry
When was the last time you danced?
At my weekly dance class at the Hipnosis studio
How long have you been bellydancing?
On and off for 10 years
What inspired you to start?
Seeing Maya
dance at Casablanca in Wilmington. I ended up taking lessons with her a few years later.
Describe your dance style:
I started out studying cabaret, but as soon as I saw my first tribal performance I knew I wanted to head in that direction. I’ve been studying tribal and tribal fusion bellydance with Vikki of Hipnosis for over three years. My preferred style of performing is tribal or tribal fusion.
Do you have any other dance or music training?
I had a swing dance phase back in the day and am proficient in the Jitterbug!
What do you like best about bellydancing?
Bellydance helps me tune out the world and just focus on me. I also love the bellydance community, it is a group of amazing and beautiful women of all shapes, sizes, and ages supporting each other in our creative endeavors. When I am dancing with my tribal sisters I revel in the feeling of connectedness and synergy.
Favorite costume:
A simple but badass tribal fusion costume I wore for my first solo. Black pantaloons, black and red gothic style corset belt, red Rosehips skirt, black fishnet shirt, black velvet choli, complete with red and purple silk roses for my hair.
Favorite prop: veil
Do you play an Instrument: zills
Dreams, goals and aspirations:
To finally create a battle themed sword dance with my Black Dragon sisters, complete with chain maille!
Favorite muppet: Rowlf and from the new school, Pepe the prawn
Favorite food: Nachos with the works!
Contact info:
mary@blackdragonbellydance.com