Fata Morgana Bellydance Troupe

About Me

Shaheen and Lindsey bellydancing with Trees on Fire during their first Satellite Ballroom show November, 2007. Song: 'Into the Fire' Shaheen and Lindsey dancing to Hizzi Dalli Hizzi at the 1st Annual Lynchburg Hafla, September 2007 Shaheen dancing to Kan Nal's Gypsy at the 1st Annual Lynchburg Hafla-- I love flamencoish stuffSLIDESHOW- haflas 2005-2008Fata Morgana is a tribal bellydance troupe based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Shaheen Alikhan, troupe leader, has been teaching and performing between Charlottesville and Nelson County since 2001, in addition to continuing to perform in Washington, DC and the Northern Virginia area as a member of Hips Accepted. Fata Morgana's unique style derives its primary influence from several different countries and cultures, mostly historical and folkloric. Members of Fata Morgana Bellydance regularly go to workshops and train with dancers and troupes such as Baraka Mundi, Zafira,Zaleh Fareshteh, Leila Haddad, Gypsy Caravan, Turku, Suhaila Salimpour, and many others. Workshop focuses include isolations, spins, Rom-style dancing, skirtwork, veil, sword, and other bellydance props, such as baskets and candles. Classes on etiquette and history are also in the repertoire. Various members of Fata Morgana Bellydance Troupe are available for performances and parties.For more information on current group bellydance classes or to contact for performances or private lessons, please go to www.fatamorganabellydance.com

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Member Since: 30/03/2008
Band Website: www.fatamorganabellydance.com
Band Members: Shaheen Alikhan, troupe leader, has been studying bellydance with numerous teachers since 1998, and founded Fata Morgana in 2002. In addition to dancing she rides, practices archery, and studies mythology and plantlore. Lindsey Osborne, a founding member, is a serious equestrian in addition to being a very talented musician. She has studied ballet, modern, and jazz in addition to bellydance, and is also a member of Fire in the Belly. Sara Taylor has been studying bellydance since 2001, and is a founding member of Fata Morgana Bellydance. She is an avid equestrian, and owns Rapunzel's Coffee and Books in Lovingston. Ashley Ogden has studied numerous forms of dance including ballet, jazz, and modern for the majority of her life before coming to bellydance in 2001, and can still remember her first performance piece, 'I am a Dancing Poodle', from when she was two. She is a founding member of Fata Morgana Bellydance and a passionate equestrian. Jaime Armstrong has studied bellydance with several teachers, and is a member of Fire in the Belly and Belly Souk in addition to Fata Morgana Bellydance. She is currently taking time off to devote to her new son, Alexander. Newest member Kelley Wood, also an equestrian, studied bellydance under Anthea Poole for several years, and performed in Northern Virginia as a member of NOVA Folkloric Dance Company. Fata Morgana is honored to welcome her.
Influences: American Tribal Bellydance style, Spanish Rom, flamenco, Turkish Rom, Egyptian, Persian, Ethiopian, Tunisian and Arabic bellydance
Sounds Like: A kangaroo leading a snake through dry leaves
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Charlottesville classes changing location come December

As of Monday, the 1 December 2008, Charlottesville classes will no longer be held at the Attic in the Glass Building. We will be moving to a beautiful new location, the Dance Oasis ballroom studio. Di...
Posted by on Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:19:00 GMT

Jaime taking break with new baby

Welcome, Alexander!! After the June 25 birth of her son, Jaime is be taking a break from dancing to devote herself to new momhood. Pictures soon!!!
Posted by on Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:16:00 GMT

ONGOING CLASSES

FOR ALL CLASSES: Please wear something comfortable. Remember you will be working out, so wearing layers is recommended as you will warm up. Please also bring a bottle of water. Notebooks are als...
Posted by on Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:15:00 GMT

New member Kelley Wood no illusion

Welcome Kelley Wood to Fata Morgana! Kelley Wood, who has returned to bellydance after a number of years, has just joined Fata Morgana Bellydance Troupe. We're excited to have her optimism, energy, hu...
Posted by on Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:19:00 GMT

A Day in the Middle East---bellydance event open to the public!!!

28 June 2008--save the day* Come join us in a beautiful Ivy location to dance, learn, shop, and feast-- all with a Middle Eastern flair. Designed to introduce the public to bellydancing in Charlottesv...
Posted by on Sat, 03 May 2008 22:45:00 GMT

Performances---loud, local, and a little bit different

As many of you know, Lindsey and Shaheen of Fata Morgana have performed several times with Charlottesville's new hot band, Trees on Fire, dancing to their unique 'organica', adding some sparkle to the...
Posted by on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:35:00 GMT