Maria
- Staff Info
- Position: Dance Instructor, Choreographer, Dancer.
- ADP Classes: Beg/Int Belly Dance
- Training: Belly Dance, Figure Skating
Profile
She is the house belly dancer at Cafe Artemis in Campbell and a frequent guest at many Bay Area Arabic, Turkish, and Persian public and private venues. Her elegant and cheerful dance style made her a sought-after performer in the Middle Eastern community.
Maria is originally from Moscow, Russia and fell in love with Middle
Eastern dance while traveling in Egypt and Tunisia. Since moving to
the United States, Maria has dedicated herself to the study of belly
dance with her teacher, Sandra, who continues to be a major influence
and inspiration for her. Workshops with well known teachers such as
Raqia Hassan, Aziza and many others have further enhanced Maria's dance
style. She also regularly travels to Moscow where she uses the opportunity
to study with famous Russian belly dancers.
Maria holds a degree in Economics and an MBA. Her other passions include
figure skating and visual arts. Maria's website can be viewed at: www.orientdancer.com.