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Shayda
has been studying bellydance since 2002, inspired to learn after
living in Turkey, but not having had the opportunity to learn while
abroad. She has been fortunate to study with both extraordinary
teachers, Zarifa
and Yasmine
of Charlotte, NC. Her instructors have taught her fluidity, grace
and technique. Most of all, they have shown her how to bring her
personality forth through dance and is why Shayda is known for her
charisma, energy and smile while performing.
Due
to the immense support of her instructors, she began her own business,
The Belly Dance Shop, which has grown and prospered and is now a
large supporter of the belly dance community.
Shayda
has danced as a soloist, a member of the Hadadah Dancers, The Jewels
of the Caravan, the Beledi Beat Dancers and is now very proud to
be a member of the Magic Hips troupe. Most recently, she won 1st
place in the Rising Star category at the Fourth Annual "Personal
Best" Middle Eastern Dance Competition in Columbus Ohio.
Click
on the thumbnails below to see the larger images.
Shayda
would like to thank Jane
Wiley, Woody
Hill, and Gary Musselman for many of the photos above.
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