Performer Bios

Verve Tribal formed in 2007, out of a friendship that developed in Avalon Yoga's bellydance class, taught by both Rebecca/Kumari and Jessica/Bastet. Since then, Christina and Flissy have enriched their studies with well-respected local and national teachers. Verve Tribal performs improv-based bellydance inspired by the technique and philosophy of FCBD American Tribal Style bellydance, occasionally incorporating choreographed and fusion elements. Flissy is a certified yoga instructor, and also teaches ATS classes in Baltimore. More on her teachings at www.omchantress.com. Christina is the creative mastermind behind www.sihayadesigns.com, jewelry for the sacred and the profane. You can also find Verve Tribal on Facebook!

Scarlett started her Middle Eastern dance adventure almost 4 years ago, initially studying tribal fusion with Rebecca Kumari Snyder and Bastet of Levialora. Her love of the sparkly then asserted its dominance, leading her to study with the diva Latifa, whom she considers her "dance mama." Her tribal and classical influences (as well as her love of musical theatre) have naturally led Scarlett to join the alternative bellydance movement. She claims most of her best choreography happens in the car.

A Classical musician by trade, Samantha draws inspiration from unorthodox sources. She fuses the extension & flow of ballet with the crisp isolations of the Suhaila Salimpour method of belly dance and recently completed her Level 2 certification in the Salimpour method.Believing that anything can be belly dance music, she has performed to a variety of sounds from bird songs to Brahms.

Typhrodisia is a Baltimore-Annapolis based bellydancer and instructor. She is also the director of the Bellydance troupe Sestraluna. Typhrodisia has studied and performed many styles such as Egyptian, Modern Tribal, Hula , Tahitian and Hula fusion, she has been given the name thunder hips and it's been said her eyes will pierce through your soul.

For more information please visit www.sestraluna.com