April Showcase at Taverna Nikos

For this month's showcase I performed live with the Lost Nomads. I LOVE THEM...what more can I say! This was a total improv. I didn't even know what songs they were going to play. It was such a blast! All the dancers were great and I absolutely love the atmosphere at this place with the live music. The food is wonderful too.

Taverna Nikos

Shimmying at the Pinhook

Experimental Orientale at the Pinhook was a huge success this month. There were performances by many local students and professional dancers as well as music by the Lost Nomads.

Mirage of the Oasis

Mirage of the Oasis Gala Showcase featured Bellydance Superstar Bozenka. A fabulous weekend full of workshops and a wonderful gala showcase.

**Photos by Megan Freeman

Dancing at Taverna Nikos

I had so much fun tonight dancing at Taverna Nikos in Durham. There was a big birthday party celebration and everyone was so much fun.

Pink Snow Goddess

February 13, 2010

Winter Solstice 2010

A Night of Middle Eastern Enchantment

February 5, 2010
Amara performed a live improv with her husband Andrew on Oud.

Private party at Sitti

I danced last night at a wonderful Lebanese Restaurant in downtown Raleigh called Sitti. The food and ambiance is incredible. I danced for Duke Delta Sigma Phi. Lots of fun!

Blue Moon's Winter Hafla - January 23, 2010

This was my first time actually 'performing' with the Lost Nomads. My husband debuted his Oud and I performed improv to a wonderful song called 'Garoon'.

The Lost Nomads are a local Middle Eastern band. Members include: Andy Ruckert, Andrew Shakinovsky, Brian Beaman, Ken Ashley, and John Price. Guest musician was Ruha on Violin.





**Photos by Mara Cohen

Journey around the World of Bellydance

I was invited to perform at this bellydance showcase in Fayetteville showcasing various styles of bellydance.