Alli Ruth began her education in bellydance with NEMA (Near Eastern Multicultural Association) in 1998. She has since expanded and refined her technique through training with highly regarded dancers such as Diane Weber, Anaheed, Amara, Sa’ Elayssa, Djahari, Anja, Alexandra King, Ansuya, Aisha Ali, Fathieim and most recently Jenna, Roxxanne, Sherri, Zahra Zahar and Regine Costello.
In 2002 she became a member of Perfumes of Araby, the longest standing bellydance troupe in the United States. She was also a principal member of Desert Sin Dance Company, and a founding member of the troupe Subee Djinn.
While rooted firmly in the American-Turkish tradition, her performances are often accented with a touch of Modern-Egyptian flair. Her skills include veil, sword, drum solo, zills and floor work.
In addition to Middle Eastern dance, she has studied Modern Dance, Breakdancing, Classical Legong and basic Ballet. She holds a Masters degree from the California Institute of the Arts and runs La La Zara bellydance boutique.
Alli Ruth currently performs as a American cabaret soloist in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.
She can be contacted at [email protected]
Alli Ruth has been featured in the following venues:
Awakenings Coffee House
Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art: with Simone Forti
Ivar Theater: Musee Des Femmes
Secret Rose Theatre: EEMED
The Pussycat Lounge for Girls
Club Monte Christo: Arabia Exotica-Chiara Scuro
Gotham Hall: Labyrinth of Jareth Masquerade Ball
Girl Bar: Gay Pride Weekend
Moun of Tunis Restaurant
Cicada Restaurant
Bordners in Hollywood: Bar Sinister
Los Angeles Library: Downtown Branch
The Doral Resort's Grand Ballroom
Club Gitana: Arabia Exotica
Two Roads Theatre: EEMED
Laguna Sawdust Festival
Los Angeles Library: Robertson Branch
Conejo Valley Days
Perfumes of Araby Swap Meet
Countless private parties and events
Upcoming Performances:
8/5/07 Shimmy Showcase @ Coffee Haven
7:00pm
1708 E. Broadway, Long Beach CA
(562) 437-3785
8/10/07 Prince Restaurant
8:15pm
11828 South St, Cerritos, CA
Reservations are recommended to get the best seats by the dance floor via email @ http://dancershowcase.com/Reservations.html
8/24/07 Dar Maghreb Restaurant (Further Details TBA)
7651 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood CA
(323)876-7651 (reservations a must!)
10/14/07 Perfumes of Araby Swap Meet (Further Details TBA)
Granada Pavilion, 11128 Balboa Blvd. Granada Hills, CA
(1/4 mile south of 118 fwy, corner of Balboa and San Fernando Mission Road, behind Trader Joe's)
