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Wild Sapphire Belly Dance Wild Sapphire is a Tribal Fusion Belly Dance troupe made up of Krisy, Andi, and Genevieve. They began belly dance training together in 2003 under the direction of Narah and have been hooked on belly dance ever since. In 2006 they began performing and teaching independently as Wild Sapphire. In addition to American Tribal Style improvisation, Wild Sapphire is known for combining traditional Appalachian music, as well as modern country and pop, in conjunction with belly dance to create unique fusion pieces. They continue to take classes and workshops from many world renowned belly dancers and attempt to spread a love of belly dance to everyone they meet! |
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I have enjoyed dancing my whole life. I had formal dance training in ballet, and also studied Irish step, modern, salsa and swing dancing. I have studied and practiced yoga since 1995. I also recently started hoop dancing! In
2003 I saw one of Narah's flyers and decided to try belly dance. I
had been interested in belly dance because of its history as a means
of preparation for childbirth. I also thought it would be good excersise
and a fun form of dancing. I didn't know it would be addictive (: In additon to dancing I am an RN, MSN and Family Nurse Practitioner. List of Teachers I have studied with: Ansuya - via GypsyNet I have taken workshops or classes with: Rachel Brice of The Indigo and Bellydance Superstars Safa and Neefa of Khafif Carolena Nericcio of Fat Chance Bellydance Megha Gavin of Devyani Heather Stants of Urban Tribal Zoe Jakes of The Indigo and Bellydance Superstars Moria Chappell from Bellydance Superstars Kari of Sadiqa Mardi
Love of The Indigo
and Bellydance
Superstars Tamara Nelson
Krisy and Andi have been dancing for seven years. They started taking classes with Narah and have been hooked on belly dance ever since. As mother and daughter, they now travel to numerous workshops all over the eastern United States. They teach basic beginner classes/workshops in central West Virginia. Together, they never miss an opportunity to tell people the benefits of belly dancing and physical fitness. List of Teachers Krisy has studied with: Taken workshops of classes with: Rachel Brice of The Indigo and Bellydance Superstars Safa and Neefa of Khafif Carolena Nericcio of Fat Chance Bellydance Megha Gavin of Devyani Heather Stants of Urban Tribal Zoe Jakes of The Indigo and Bellydance Superstars Moria Chappell from Bellydance Superstar Sharon Kihara from Bellydance Superstar Tamara Nelson Andi started
taking belly dance lessons in 2003 with Narah after she saw one of
her flyers. The flyer peaked her interest and she has been hooked
on the dance ever since. In 2006, she started performing with her
troupe, Wild Sapphire, with her mom, Krisy, and Genevieve. Andi has
won many talent show awards, including the one at the West Virginia
Forest Festival. She teaches List of Teachers Andi has studied with: Taken workshops of classes with: Rachel Brice of The Indigo and Bellydance Superstars Safa and Neefa of Khafif Carolena Nericcio of Fat Chance Bellydance Megha Gavin of Devyani Heather Stants of Urban Tribal Zoe Jakes of The Indigo and Bellydance Superstars Moria Chappell from Bellydance Superstar Sharon Kihara from Bellydance Superstar Tamara Nelson When I was 12 years old, my grandmother brought home a bunch of belly dance fitness VHS tapes that she wanted me to try with her. That was my first encounter with belly dance and I’ve been hooked ever since. In 2008, I began taking weekly belly dance fitness classes at the WVU Student Recreation Center. In 2009, I began taking formal classes with Genevieve. I am currently one of her intermediate students and a member of Saphera, Wild Sapphire’s student troupe. I love belly dancing for far too many reasons to name, but I particularly appreciate it for the aesthetic of it, its value as a form of exercise, and the way it gives me such a strong sense of control over myself. I’ve had no other formal dance training. I did, however, endure three years of rigorous physical training as a cadet in a Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps program in high school. I am currently pursuing a degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Resources at WVU Teachers I’ve
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