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Amara's love for dance began at an early age. She was introduced to bellydancing about five years ago and immediately fell in love. She is known
for her expressive style and using the music to tell a story through her dance. She enjoys dancing to all types of music but prefers dancing improv to live
music. She began dancing for fitness, but soon realized how empowering it was. She studies with local instructors: Clare Smith and Shahzaadee,
and attends workshops as a way to improve her skills. Her passion and love for the artform is seen through her dance. She has performed at many
local events including haflas, private parties, weddings, the Raleigh Drum Circle, the NC Renaissance Faire and the NBC 17 Health and Fitness Fair.
She performs as a soloist and is also a current member of the Colorful Waves Bellydance Troupe .
She currently teaches classes at Middle Creek Community Center through the Cary Parks and Rec and also at NC State.
In addition to being a dancer, Amara has her own business as a portrait and wedding photographer, and is a stay at home mom to three. If you are interestered in a photo session please contact her for pricing. You can view her drum and dance galleries here. Amara is also a "beginner" Middle Eastern Drummer. Her and her husband, Andrew, attend the Raleigh Drum Circle and like to "jam" in their free time. Andrew also does Afro-Cuban style drumming and makes his own music. He records and produces a variety of sounds including drums, flute and didgeridoo to bass guitar, synthesizer and drum machine. You can listen to some of his music here. |