is an international bellydancer and certified instructor.
Currently based in West Palm Beach, FL she has delighted audiences not only locally in
Florida, but has also performed in
Istanbul,
Turkey,
New York City,
Beverly Hills, B
oston, and the
Trump Taj Mahal in
Atlantic City.
She has danced for audiences including
Tommy Hilfiger,
Janet Jackson,
David Schwimmer,
Ricki Lake,
and
Loretta Swit and has performed onstage with
B-52s.
Classically trained in ballet and jazz, she began her professional dance career as a corp dancer for the Baroque Ballet company, The Dance Project, in Tampa, Fl.
In college she had the opportunity to take a bellydance class, but her immersion into Middle Eastern Dance and music wouldn't begin until 1999 when she moved to New York City to continue her studies in musical theatre and dance.
There, she spent two intensive years studying Turkish Oryantal dance with
Serena and
Jenna.
While in New York City she performed professionally as a member of the Jewels with the
Amira Mor International Entertainment Company.
She then relocated to Miami to be the featured belly dancer at Touch Restaurant in South Beach.
In 2004 she traveled to
Turkey to study with famed dancer and teacher,
Sema Yildiz.
Returning in 2006 to perform at
The Orient House in
Istanbul.
She continues to travel to Turkey to keep up to date on the latest trends in cabaret dance and costuming.
Dawn is a true entertainer.
Not only is she a beautiful and passionate dancer, but she is also an actress, having acted in independent films, community theatre, and regional commercials.
She is available for solo performances in concert, supper clubs and private events.
Her performances are classy, fun, and perfect for the whole family.
She is known for her dramatic sword balancing, graceful flexibility, and exciting drum solos.
Candelabra and Egyptian Cane performances are also available upon request.