Marie has been belly dancing for over 5 years and has studied with multiple belly dance instructors. 4 of the 5 years,
she studied with Europamoon (Marcy Whipkins) and performed with Vatra Gitana, Wilmington's premier Fire Bellydance
Troupe. She is continuously inspired by this ancient dance form and loves the fact that it has evolved in so many
ways. She appreciates that this dance allows her so much freedom to express herself and be in the moment. Although
a lot of the time belly dance is choreographed, it didn't start out that way originally. She has to admit she sees
herself as more of an improvisational dancer or freestyle dancer rather than one who only dances choreographed
routines. There is a place for both of course but nothing compares to being in the moment and feeling the music
and allowing it to guide you in movement. Dancing to her is quite a spiritual thing. It allows you to reach
within and share apart of yourself with others whether it be a dance of happiness and celebration, sadness and
mourning, sensuality, love, mystery. We all have our own stories to share. She looks forward to the journey of
learning all she can about the many faces of this dance. She is grateful to all of her teachers in their giving so
freely part of themselves and sharing with her their passion of the dance as well. She uses fire fans, fire hip belt,
fire sword, staff, fire hoop, and torches.
She teaches private and semi-private lessons by appointment only. Contact her at 910.620.3566 or by emailing her
at info@vatragitana.com.
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