Gypsy Fusion: It's a Belly Dance Thing

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Photo by Demitri Fotos

D E S P I N A B A S T

My experience in Belly Dancing began
when I was very young. Starting with
the influence of my Grandfather's
Greek band, the sound of the
bouzouki, and the melodies that were
sung. Local New Jersey & New York
Professional Belly Dancers were my
mentors at the time embedding the
love I have for this dance art form

I have also had other forms of
formal dance training and experience
since age seven, consisting of ballet,
tap, jazz, and Hip Hop..

In the year 2000 I decided to formally
enhance my Belly Dance skills with
classes and workshops of various
well-known dancers such as Suhaila,
Aziza, Morocco and Amaya. Locally I
took many classes with Mianaja el
saphira & Piper.

Photo by Marketa Ebert