About Valerie

Valerie is a passionate performer and teacher of belly dance, a timeless art of self expression and a celebration of femininity. She is based in the New York/New Jersey area and is specializes in fun, lively, interactive performances. She has been studying and performing belly dance since 2001 with various teachers including Serena, Jenna and Aszmara. She began teaching belly dance classes in 2006 and currently performs in and around Montclair, NJ and New York City.

She has performed in productions with Serena Studios, Venus Uprising (see a video from the Tarot Fantasy Belly Dance performance), Scott WilsonShazadi Dance Project, as well as other ensembles.

Available for birthday parties, anniversaries, bridal showers, corporate & non–profit events, children’s parties, quinceñeras, sweet16s, teaching engagements and private & group classes for individuals, children & women’s groups.

 

FROM BEGINNER STUDENT:

“I was blown away by her beauty, grace and power. Valerie has a groundedness, precision and awareness of her movements that make an impact. She dances with her heart.”

“The best belly dance class I’ve ever taken!”

“She could melt the ice off a frozen windshield.”

“Beautiful…elegant…”