My name is Inara, and I've been bellydancing since 2001. You can find me dancing at local restaurants and
parties, or continuing to take lessons (I don't think you should ever stop learning!) with my instructor in Naples.
I also travel to Miami (and all over!) to attend workshops. I perform many different styles and fusions of
bellydance.
I didn't know what I was getting into when I started taking lessons. Shy and reserved as I had always been (not
to mention quite a tomboy!), I was somehow eventually convinced to try performing at a local Greek restaurant.
The first night was hard - I was so nervous. But it seemed to go well, and I actually had fun. Before I knew it, I
was performing on a fairly regular basis at restaurants and parties, thanks to my instructor. Anyone who knew
me before I moved here and started dancing couldn't believe the stories I told them about being a bellydancer.
But I immediately loved everything about it - the music, the movement, the jingles, the sparkles....
I realized that bellydance was a great way to not only get exercise, but express yourself, build self esteem, make
great friendships and become a part of an exciting, growing "community". I thought it would be so great to
share this with as many other women as I can. So, I created Fire in the Belly, with the hopes of sparking a new
passion in others.
My newest adventure is joining a new performing troupe! I am excited to be a part of Ansuya Rathor's new
troupe Gypsy Sugar. Ansuya is an internationally-known Bellydance Superstar who is sought after all over
the world for performances and workshops. She moved to our area recently and we are working hard to put
together a variety of stellar shows for local public and private events. Watch for us around town...you never
know where we might turn up!
parties, or continuing to take lessons (I don't think you should ever stop learning!) with my instructor in Naples.
I also travel to Miami (and all over!) to attend workshops. I perform many different styles and fusions of
bellydance.
I didn't know what I was getting into when I started taking lessons. Shy and reserved as I had always been (not
to mention quite a tomboy!), I was somehow eventually convinced to try performing at a local Greek restaurant.
The first night was hard - I was so nervous. But it seemed to go well, and I actually had fun. Before I knew it, I
was performing on a fairly regular basis at restaurants and parties, thanks to my instructor. Anyone who knew
me before I moved here and started dancing couldn't believe the stories I told them about being a bellydancer.
But I immediately loved everything about it - the music, the movement, the jingles, the sparkles....
I realized that bellydance was a great way to not only get exercise, but express yourself, build self esteem, make
great friendships and become a part of an exciting, growing "community". I thought it would be so great to
share this with as many other women as I can. So, I created Fire in the Belly, with the hopes of sparking a new
passion in others.
My newest adventure is joining a new performing troupe! I am excited to be a part of Ansuya Rathor's new
troupe Gypsy Sugar. Ansuya is an internationally-known Bellydance Superstar who is sought after all over
the world for performances and workshops. She moved to our area recently and we are working hard to put
together a variety of stellar shows for local public and private events. Watch for us around town...you never
know where we might turn up!
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| Now performing locally.... Inara, Ansuya, and Tamrah in GYPSY SUGAR |
| INARA |