Willow is an eclectic belly dancer who's stylistic
influences range from Turkish Roman and Egyptian Oriental to Tribal
Fusion, Gothic and Theatrical belly dance.
Having discovered bellydance in 1992 at a
renaissance festival, Willow has since plunged herself into classes and
workshops with an obsessive passion. She has studied extensively with
notable, top level teachers and dancers from around the country,
including (in no particular order) Keke Aziz, Deborah Maltese, Morocco,
Angelique, Ansuya, Anahid Sofian, Altagracia, Aszmara, Zaleh Fereshta,
Rachel Brice, Tamalyn Dalal, Zafira Dance Company and Suhaila Salimpour,
to name only a few.
In addition to the body movement itself, Willow's
love of this dance has lead her to study the history and cultural
aspects that have defined the many faces of the dance as we know it
today. Her research of Arabic culture gives her a sensitivity and
understanding of the roots of Middle Eastern Dance as it is performed in
this country as well as where it originated.
Willow has continued her study into movement to
include such disciplines as hatha yoga, strength conditioning and
fitness training. She studies regularly with master-level teachers at
every opportunity, striving to refine her technique while always
maintaining strong roots into the foundation of Middle Eastern Dance, as
well we expanding her own personal style by drawing from many varied
influences and styles of dance and movement.
Willow combines her love of belly dance with her love of costuming by making many of her own belly dance costumes. She owns and operates Crimson Gypsy Designs - a costuming business that focuses on corsetry and renaissance inspired fashions. She has recently developed a line of belly dance and yoga wear - blouses, pants, skirts and dresses - geared towards those who desire a refined fit and freedom of movement for an active daily lifestyle. Her clothing websites can be found at Belly Dance and Yoga Wear and Crimson Gypsy Designs.
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