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Karin Dahlia's Belly Dance Page

Karin Dahlia's

Belly Dance Page

Dancing is life affirming!

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Dance Years
I have been studying Belly Dance since the Fall of 1992.
 
Dance Background
In the Fall of 1992, I began learning the Cabaret (night club) style of dance. I was performing on stage within six months. In the Summer of 1993, I joined a newly forming troupe consisting of other dancers with relatively the same experience and number of years dedicated to this dance. We called ourselves, "Akasha Winds". We were five strong for two years and based out of Austin, Texas. We performed in a number of places quite often. We also began solo dancing as well as experimenting with duets and trios. After dancing for two years, I performed my first solo and redid it on a cruise ship a few weeks later. After two year of dancing with Akasha Winds, I moved out of the state and relocated in the Portland, Oregon area, while Akasha Winds continues in Austin.
 
In Portland I began studying strictly American Tribal Belly Dance for one year. I began to miss the Cabaret style, so I commuted to Vancouver, Washington and began studying this style again. I continued with the Tribal style for another half year. I decided it was time to develop my own stylization of this dance form, in other words, make it personal.
 
I continued with the Cabaret style and student-taught belly dance in Vancouver for some time. Currently, I teach belly dance with a partner in the Portland area as well as perform solos every now and then. Since the beginning of 1997, I have been steadily studying the sacred and spiritual movements comprising this art form. I dance not for the sake of performance, but for the transforming power of the dance and teach others about this as well.
 
Professional Background
Belly Dancing is a hobby of mine, but it has definitely become a large part of who I am. By training I am an Art Therapist amidst other special training's and professional licensures. When I left Austin and relocated to Portland, I also left my private practice. It was time to write my book about creativity--owning and honoring our creative inheritance. Currently, it is written and I am involved in the tedious process of publication. In the mean time, I dance. Belly Dancing has become another form of my creative and artistic expression. My body has a forum for expression and the dance is its voice. I also utilize my psychotherapy skills as an on-call therapist and workshop facilitator.
 
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