Tahiya: Middle Eastern Dancer, Troupe Yaleil, Los Angeles

bio:

Tahiya has over 20 years of dance experience.
Her background of jazz, tap, and ballet infuse her
dancing with a unique flavor and allows her to be
comfortable in many different styles of middle eastern
dancing. Tahiya began her belly dance journey with
Ansuya in 1999 and was a member of Ansuya's
Los Angeles Yaleil! troupe for several years before
moving to New Zealand. While living in New Zealand,
Tahiya danced with local Wellington troupe the
Sisters of Sindbad, dancing at many local events
and parties such as the Cuba Street Carnival and the
Medievel Faire and practicing her choreography skills.
Upon her return to Los Angeles Tahiya has started
offering classes at the Santa Monica YWCA,
see classes page for more information.

An architect by day, Tahiya puts her creative talents
to work and designs and makes many of her own costumes,
including bras, belts & headbands.

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