Middle
Eastern Dancer
Jody
has studied and performed Middle Eastern dance for over
thirteen years. Jody first studied Egyptian dance with
the legendary Aisha Ali, one of the original proponents
of the pure Egyptian style, as well as other folkloric
styles, including Khaleegy, Tunisian, Moroccan, and
Turkish.
Jody then began performing in an
ongoing Tunisian folkloric show with the incomparable
Zahra Zuhair. Jody continued to study and dance in
folkloric productions with Zahra Zuhair for over eight
years, including a Tunisian solo in Po Na Na Dance
Theatre original production of "Layla and Majnoun," as
well as appearing in the encore production. Jody has
taken numerous workshops from Egypt's Raqia Hassan and
others. Jody has strived to maintain the purity and
graceful subtlety of Egyptian style and personal
expression. Jody captures the earthy elegance of raqs
sharki and the playful exuberance of balady. She has
performed at night clubs and restaurants throughout L.A.
Jody lives and performs in the Los Angeles, California
area.
310-753-2140
jodymedancer@yahoo.com
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