Chimera is a business professional, artist, writer and dancer from the Greater Cincinnati area where she pursues her passion for dance. Chimera has been dancing in one form or another for more than 30 years. About 4 years ago, she was looking for something a little different to add to her repertoire and she discovered Gothic Belly Dance.
Chimera's love of exploratory music and creative costuming imbues her performances with a unique flavor, engaging her audiences with imagination, dramatic storytelling and mesmerizing movements.
Chimera brings all of her knowledge and talents together to reach out to her audiences by emoting the feelings of each character she portrays and pulling her audiences into the storyline she is dancing.
Chimera finds inspiration for her dances in many forms, from movie characters from futuristic realms to the dark Romany Gypsies of Victorian England. From silent movie stars to the great old burlesque dancers. From the music genres of cyber-industrial and Celtic to the dark dirges of medieval monks to Native American, Middle Eastern and techno instrumentals.
When Chimera first discovered Gothic Belly Dance, she studied every video of every well known Gothic performer she could get her hands on, such as Tempest, Blanca, Jeniviva and Neon. She then studied a year under Jenny Charlton of the Kula School for Movement Arts. During the last two years, she has studied under Zahara of Zahara's Tangled Web, as well as several Workshops and classes by Avasa and Tera. While Chimera enjoys group performances and the camaraderie of being part of a group, she finds herself most expressive as a solo artist. Gothic Belly Dance is an ever evolving genre and new and unique movements and styles are always emerging. The pursuit of knowledge and inspiration is never-ending, therefore workshop after workshop and class after class, Chimera seeks to refine her dance as an ongoing endeavor.
Chimera lives in Northern Kentucky with her husband of almost 32 years and 4 crabby kitties. She and her husband have been appraisers/collectors of fine Victorian antiques for many years and travel extensively to pursue that passion. Her husband is an accomplished musician and assists Chimera with that "perfect" music selection and storyline for each performance.
As a moon child, Chimera finds the ever evolving genre of Gothic Belly Dance fascinating. Its mystery and darkness capture her imagination and she believes that if you give it a chance, it will also capture yours.
Chimera is available for special events. But don't ask, she does not do bachelor parties. Email her for further information.
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