Bio:
For Alessandra, dance has been her life long passion and joy. When she was introduced to belly dance in 2007 she fell in love instantly. Her journey through this ancient, magical, and sensual art form has continued ever since.
Alessandra performs regularly as a solo artist throughout the Seattle area, including being one of the house dancers at Spiro's Greek Island. She is also a member of two troupes: Khan Il Khalili, which does raqs sharqi (more commonly known as belly dance) and Karavans, which does Middle Eastern folkloric dance.
Alessandra has won the title of First Runner-Up in the 2010 Emerald Rain Belly Dance Competition - Persephone category. She is also a GoddessLife Certified Belly Dance Instructor. She currently teaches classes at LA Fitness and Fresh Fitness and Dance.
Alessandra has studied with some of Seattle's most talented and respected teachers, includng Delilah, Dahlia, Mish Mish, and Nadira. She has also studied with internationally renowned belly dancers, including Mahmoud Reda, Aziza, Princess Farhana, Dolphina, and Aubre Hill.
Adding to her fitness experiece and credentials, Alessandra previously taught aerobics through the City of Seattle Parks and Recreation, was a state championship swimmer, a district-qualifying gymnast, and was a participant in the Danskin Women's triathlon. She has also studied jazz, ballet, hip hop, and salsa.
Rounding out her development as a dancer, is Alessandra's 20 years as a violinist, which contribute to her understanding of musical phrasing, rhythms, and interpretation.
When Alessandra isn't dancing, she loves to travel the world, including surfing in Sayulita Mexico, climbing the Great Wall of China, riding camels in front of the Giza Pyramids, scuba diving in the Red Sea, and sipping wine at the foot of the Acropolis.
