Training

• Anemone (1995-2000) and Hadia (1998-2002)

• Hadia instructor training workshop (2002)

• Bhodan and Svetlana Tkachyshyn, Sue Orlecki, Morris Kadylo, Chris Koper (Classical Ukrainian and ballet technique 1977-1997)

Workshops

• Dina (Egyptian pop)

• Aziza (Egyptian, drum solo )

• Beata & Horacio (Oriental, drum solo, shamadan)

• Jillina (Oriental, Egyptian pop, drum solo)

• Hadia (various)

• Jalilah (Ghawazee, Oriental)

• Sabura (veil and rhythms)

• Yousry Sharif (Jazz Oriental)

• Tayyar Akedniz (Turkish and Turkish Gypsy)

• Yasmina Ramzy (Oriental, drum solo, Mohammed Ali Street)

Middle Eastern Dance

• 7 years professional Middle Eastern Dancer in Edmonton  

• 12 years Middle Eastern Dance experience

Other Dance

• 7 years Ukrainian Dancer with Volya Ukrainian Dance Ensemble (professional)

• 13 years Ukrainian Dancer with Alberta Zirka Ukrainian Performers Association (amateur and pre-professional)

• 10 years ballet technique

Engagements  

• 2005 World Masters Games Badminton Bash

• Scotty Olsen retirement dinner & fundraiser

• Kids Kottage fundraising dinner

• The Canadian Egyptian Society of Edmonton annual dinner

• Shriner’s Fundraiser

• Local concerts

• Weddings, birthdays, retirements (Egyptian, Turkish, Indian, Greek, Pakistani)

• Edmonton Restaurants 

• Festivals and Special Events (Ukrainian dance):  Dauphin, MB; Newark, New Jersey; Expo ’86; Festival ’88

Teaching

• 3 years, beginner to advanced classes

• 4 years workshops

“I was sure I presented you saying that it is hard to describe a piece of art...and later on, one of the ‘fans’ said: ‘It was really a piece of art’.”  

“… a very warm dancer.”

“…classy and elegant.”

“…you dance TO the music, not over top of it!”  

"The dancer was just spectacular. I'd like to know who made her costumes, which were of great taste... then send her diet and exercise plan, and ask her about her hairdresser and make up artist, and... No! Just joking. ;)"