I first started dancing in Japan. Amidst the sweet chaos of Tokyo I found Mishaal. The depth and beauty of her sacred earth belly dance drew me in and I learnt to dance as if standing on the core of a lotus flower. I became a founding member of the Samanyolu dance troupe. We performed throughout Tokyo, most notably in Kervan Serai and Dakini Nights. Within this troupe we were free to create, and I remain in awe of the dancers' ideas and grace. I have since returned to England and in London I continue to perform as a soloist. I began to work with live musicians and my dancing has taken me to Jordan, Morocco, Spain, Portugal, Holland, Belgium and Switzerland. Dancing amongst the desert rocks in Petra, upon a castle wall in Portugal or in a buzzing scarlet-lit nightclub at Midnight…for me dancing is a moment of trance like beauty and secret playfulness with a knowing audience. Through my performing, my teaching and my eternal learning I strive to honour the rich and diverse styles of this beautiful dance. I specialize in Egyptian Cabaret, Tribal, Turkish Romani, Whirling and the Sacred. ‘I can’t explain in words. There’s colours… The Universe opens The fire The Water The Earth The Air Resistance crumbles….Falls away All of the Angels are whirling’ Mercan dede TRIBAL FUSION BELLY DANCE TROUPE ANARKALI In 2007 Hannah , Leah and Rachel formed the tribal fusion belly dance troupe AnaRkali. A mix up of grace, beauty, obsessive technique, flamboyance and a touch of kinetic noise. See GALLERY for visual details and LINKS for live performance.