Experience & Certifications

 

2023
• Solo improvisational performance with the Georges Lammam Ensemble at GoLive! 2023

2021
Solo improvisational performance with the National Arab Orchestra Takht Ensemble at Give Belly Dance a Chance annual student recital

2020
• Building Bridges Through Music- Performed a piece showcasing Arab dance with Karen Barbee Adkisson, Betsi Robins, Jamie Lynn Shelton and the National Arab Orchestra Takht Ensemble

2019
• Guest instructor at TCBBA's Annual Workshop & Gala

2018
• La Danse Orientale Belly Dance Competition-
First Runner Up Professional Live Music Category, First Place Duet/Troupe Category

2018
• Guest Instructor and performer at the Austin Belly Dance Convention

2016-2020
• Vocalist, percussionist and rhythm guitar player for Gypsy Caravan Music of the World

2016
• Completed Sahra Saeeda’s Journey Through Egypt Level I & II Certification

2015-present
• Instructor at Karavan Studio

2015-2020
• Guest performer at Amore Cafe

2015
• Performed with Karavan at the Lebanese Festival, Houston, Texas

2014-2015
• Guest performances with Karavan at Cafe Byblos, Houston, Texas

2011-present
• Solo improvisational performances to live music by Ghafour Brothers Band of Houston at Give Belly Dance a Chance annual student recital

2011
• Belly Dance instructor at Jacqi’s NuFitness

2010
• Featured performer at Naara Cafe

2009-2020
• Regular performer at John the Greek Restaurant

2009-2011
• Regular performer at Dolores del Rio on the San Antonio Riverwalk

2009
• Performed at AT&T Center with Karavan for San Antonio Spurs basketball game halftime
• Performed (on ice!) at AT&T Center with Karavan for San Antonio Rampage hockey game halftime

2006-2011
• Regular performer at Gypsy Cafe, Sinbad Cafe and Al Araibe Hookah Bar

2006-present
• Featured performer at Mina and Dimi’s Greek House Restaurant