Rakkasah - Belly Dance Festival and Fantasy Bazaar

Denise Mannion
Denise is the Director of Troupe Mandala, California, she has danced, taught workshops & played keyboards & zils all over the West Coast, as well as the East coast.

Web: www.PangiaRaks.com Phone:

Jamilla al Wahid

At the age of 8 Jamilla began to learn Middle Eastern Dance from her mother Fatima as well as taking classes from various Instructors throughout the U.S and abroad. For the past 27 years Jamilla's knowledge of Middle Eastern Dance, music, interpretation and specific concentration in Classical Egyptian has her in demand due to her extensive training and style of teaching. At the age of 16 she performed professionally at events and showcases. Her growing interest in Jazz, African, Modern and Hip Hop dance forms lead her in 1995 to obtain a AFAA Certification to teach at various gyms in the Sacramento area as well as her mother's Cultural Dance Studio.

In 1997 Jamilla acquired her Certification in Massage Therapy as well as a Esthetics' License in 2000. As a Massage therapist Jamilla is certified in the following modalities; Swedish, Deep Tissue, Lomi Lomi, Hot Stone, Sports and Aromatherapy as an Esthetician Jamilla incorporates wellness and effective skin care products that promote healthy glowing skin for her clients. Upon moving to Los Angeles in 2004 she continues to teach locally, perform throughout the U.S and work as a Spa Therapist Independently and in a prominent 5 Star Beverly Hills Hotel.

�I enjoy dancing and having fun teaching and learning from my students. Growing up in Belly Dancing has brought amazing people and experiences to my life and I love to share my talent and abilities to those who seek a creative way of movement and fulfillment in their lives.

In the future I look forward to developing a dance troupe seeking to perform at various venues.� ~ Jamilla

Web: www.thejamillaalwahid.com Phone: 323-540-2711

Jodi Laduca
Jodie LaDuca taught at Water’s Daughter School of Bellydance for 7 years before returning to school for an education in art. She currently enjoys teaching private lessons and choreographies from her home studio in Modesto, California.