About

I was born & raised in Tampa, FL. I am an on location freelance Makeup Artist, Zumba fitness instructor, & professional bellydancer. I graduated from HCC. I also enjoy making jewelry, various other crafts, & spending time with my cats. My Etsy page: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AmaniMaharet?ref=si_shop I currently have 14 years of bellydance training. I specialize in both cabaret & tribal style, but my heart is in tribal. In addition to studying regularly with local instructors I have also studied intensively with world renowned instructors including Unmata, Rachel Brice, Jill Parker, Anasma, Mira Betz, Suhaila Salimpour, Carolena Nericcio, & Heather Stants. I am available for performance & instruction. Message me or visit my website for more information. I am also now FatChanceBellyDance certified in General Skills & as a FCBD American Tribal Style teacher. I'm currently the only sister studio in Tampa & St. Pete. I have also received my Suhaila & Jamila Salimpour level 1 certifications, as well as Initiation & Cultivation certifucations for Rachel Brice's 8 Elements of Bellydance. My bellydance website: http://www.amanimaharet.com or my YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/AmaniMaharet

Education

• DanceCraft
• Rachel Brice 8 Elements Phase I Certified
• The Suhaila Salimpour School of Dance
• Rachel Brice 8 Elements Phase II Certified

Favorite saying

• ""There is no right or wrong, there is only right now" - Amy Sigil of Unmata "Live people ignore the strange & unusual, I myself am strange & unusual" - Lydia Deetz "The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one." - Mr. Spock "I was never the girl next door" - Bettie Page "You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think" - Winnie the Pooh "Make it work" - Tim Gunn "Fashion fades, style is eternal" - Coco Chanel"