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| Jamilla Jamilla is the fearless leader, founder, and inspiration behind this unique and talented band of Tribal Belly Dancers. Her Bio can be found here. |
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Jana Jana has been with Desert Veils longer than any of the troupe (except Jamilla). She is one of our favorite performers, as well as a favorite among audiences. Between running a company and caring for two young children, she can only perform with us occasionally. However, she is still an integral part of our troupe. Jana made Belly Dancing history when she and her first born, Molly, performed with Desert Veils. |
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| Melissa |
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Margo Margo graduated from Grand County High School in 2008. She is originally from Moscow, Russia, but moved to the USA in 2006. She is going to college in Utah this fall. Margo has been dancing with Desert Veils since she arrived in Moab. "I have been dancing since I was very young and studied ballroom dance for 6 years. I have been dancing with Desert Veils for 2 years. It is my great pleasure to be part of this beautiful and talented group of women (of course I am one of them). Belly dancing always makes me happy. Every time I have some problems or anything like that, it brings me back to a good mood and makes me believe in myself. I also become more confident since I started belly dance. Belly dancing has been one of my dreams and I hope to continue dancing as I get older!" |
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| Sam Samantha is a high school student that has been studying with Jamilla for several years. Sam is known for her back-bends, while balancing a sword. To quote Sam "I started studying belly dance with Jamilla, who was my next door neighbor. She thought I would like it and I really, really do! Belly dancing is very spiritual for me. It is like my therapy. I love being a part of Desert Veils!" |
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Tabetha Tabetha is our newest performer. She braved the world of live performance during our 2008 Moab Arts Festival appearance. She will be seen performing in our upcoming Tribal Sands Belly Dance Festival. Expect great things from Tabetha!!! |
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| Madii Madii is the next generation of Desert Veils. This youngest member of Desert Veils has inherited her skill of dancing through her genetic structure. Jamilla introduced her granddaughter, Madii, to audiences during the 2007-2008 performance season. |
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| Link to slideshow from 2008 Moab Arts Festival | ||||||||