...I'm a Visual and Performing Artist from Ohio. My cultural heritage is of Greek and Italian descent. I grew up listening to the music from Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, and other Middle Eastern countries and dancing has always been an important part of my life.
I began studying Belly Dance while in college earning my BFA/MFA then in 1991 discovered Habeeba's Dance of the Arts in Columbus, Ohio. www.habeebas.com I've been a personal student of Habeeba's since 1991 and I've been an Instructor for the past 12 years. I perform regularly all over the country as a soloist and I'm a member of Habeeba's Dance Orientale Troupe. I (Mariah) was a featured performer with the Bellydance Superstars and the Oojami band (UK) on their U.S.A. tour. 2006 Winner in Personal Best National Middle Eastern Dance Competition, Za-Beth's Diva Pageant, and Jewel of the Nile. 2006 & 2007 Winner in the East Coast Belly Dance Classic Fantasy Artist Competition & Za-Beth's Annual Diva Pageant. 2008 Winner in Personal Best National Middle Eastern Dance Competition and The Midwest Bellydance Challenge. I consider myself an energetic, graceful dancer with a tremendous repertoire.
In addition to dancing, I'm proud of my work as an award-winning Fine Artist. I've exhibited and sold my artwork in galleries, museums, and universities throughout the United States for many years. My paintings can be viewed in both public and private collections.
www.mariaparasson.com is my official website.
Mariah's Performance ScheduleJuly 31 - Aug 3 Queen of Raks Sharqi - Dallas, TXAug 9 Vine Valley - Akron, OHAug 16 New & Old Kan Zaman - Cleveland, OHAug 23 Midwest Bellydance Challenge - Chicago, ILAug 29 Old Kan Zaman - Cleveland, OHAug 30 Vine Valley - Akron, OH
Sept 4 Bodega Restaurant - Cleveland, OHSept 12 Kan Zaman - Cleveland, OH
Sept 20 Ohio Hip Hop Awards - Cleveland, OHSept 27 New & Old Kan Zaman - Cleveland, OHOct 11 New & Old Kan Zaman- Cleveland, OHOct 17 East Village - Columbus, OHOct 18 Private Party - Cleveland, OHNov 1 Vine Valley - Akron, OHNov 16 Jewel of the Nile - Cherry Hill, NJ
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