Mariah American Karsilama Belly Dance

This folkloric-inspired dance mixes American-style Cabaret with elements of Turkish Karsilama. Music is from an old Turkish folksong called "Çadırımın üstüne" (Rain is dripping on my tent). Among bellydancers it's better known as "Rompi Rompi" featuring the upbeat 9/8 rhythm, counted as 12-34-56-789.

Bellydancer Mariah of Ohio is of Greek and Italian heritage. Since childhood she has always studied various styles of dance, including Belly Dance. Her formal Belly Dance training began in 1991 with Habeeba and many other famous teachers worldwide. Lead Instructor for Habeeba's Dance of the Arts in Columbus, Ohio from 1997 - 2007. January 2010 she opened her own school of dance, Belly Dance by Mariah Studio serving NE Ohio. Mariah is a Multi-Award-Winning Performer, Master Instructor & Choreographer. Recent Jewel of the Sierra 2011 1st Place Winner in both Live Band and Diva Professional Categories. Available for Concerts, Seminars, Workshops, Competition Coaching/Judging Nationwide. More information please visit www.mariaparasson.com.

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• Folkloric
• Oriental
• Turkish
• 9/8
• Karsilama
• Greek
• Gypsy
• belly dance
• bellydance
• Habeeba's
• fusion
• dancer
• dancing
• zills
• Mariah
• Parasson

[fortinjack77]

A very splendid performance, Mariah.:)

Lovely, elegant and joyful all into one performance.:D

BRAVO!!

[reannan1462]

Nice zill work!!! I really respect anyone who is good with zills!

[JimBeattie]

A fine performance.