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Nanci began Belly Dancing in 1974, and quickly fell in love with this natural and lovely feminine dance form. She has had the opportunity to learn from many international and premier dancers. Her stage name is Casandra.
“I have enjoyed an exciting career as a belly dancer, having had the opportunity to meet so many interesting people from all over the world. I have been blessed to dance on some very exclusive stages. Most of my students take the dance to have fun as they get into shape. A few students come to me with the goal of dancing on stage. I am delighted to teach everyone.”
Extensive stage experienceFeature dancer: Grecian Touch, PJ’s on the Square, Olde Hillcrest ( members of the Moscow Ballet Company enthusiastically applauded her performance),Candlewood Inn / Supper club engagements include: Caproni’s, Rombi’s, Corinthian, Hearth, Georgio’s, Fisherman’s Wharf / Performed with recording artist, Vince Sauma / Live Performance Videos / Carnivale Cruise Lines (standing ovation upon her first performance on the Festivale) / Special Guest Performances: Zorayda (St Augustine, Florida); Uncle Sam’s (St Augustine, Florida) / Enjoyed return requests at both Zorba’s and the Golden Greek in Tarpon Springs Serves as a resource for the media and pressTelevision interviews with George Chicarone, Jack Fogarty / Radio interviews: Dick Norman, Catherine Raaker / Publications: include Kent State University, University of Cincinnati, The Entertainer, the Activist, Cincinnati Enquirer (additional articles to be listed) Since 1976, Casandra has enjoyed teaching the art to many enthusiastic studentsHer classes are very popular! She has taught the art to professional organizations and has been thrilled at the reception / 1978: Madeira Adult education program (several years). Her classes were so popular that students offered the use of their homes in the summer so lessons could continue year round / 1979-1981: instructor for The Belly Dancing Studio (Tri-County) / 1981-1993: opened her studio in Wyoming / The Oracle Mason / Discovery Center (many years) / She was honored to teach belly dancing to members of Ireland’s touring RIVERDANCE Ensemble during their stay in Cincinnati / 2007 to present: University of Cincinnati asked her to teach the first Belly Dancing Course to be taught for the University, her classes always have a waiting list / CourtHouse Fitness Center / Loveland Fitness Center / Present: The Belly Dance Studio (Cincinnati) |
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