Nancy Asiya is an award winning Oakland based performer who's had a lifelong appreciation for music and dance. In 2004, she stepped into her first belly dance class. The appreciation blossomed into dedication to the art form. Since that first class, she has explored a variety of styles within the genre to create her own inimitable blend. She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Holistic Health Education. With this she will be able to not only improve her own health, but assist other people in finding a balance in their life to achieve a healthy state.
Styles of Middle Eastern Dance: 2008-current: Egyptian & Lebanese styles with Samar Nassar, Ziva & Ahava at Hipline Studio in Berkeley. 2004- 2008: American Tribal Style in the Fat Chance Belly dance format. 2005-2008: Improvisational Tribal Style & Fusion Belly dance in the UNMATA format. 2006-2007: Egyptian Style with Vahana