Amani Maharet Belly Dancer from Tampa, FL

1st place professional soloist at the 2015 FL State Belly Dance Championship, Amani is Tampa Bay's premier American Tribal Style, cabaret, & tribal fusion bellydance artist. She has been studying bellydance for 15 years & is an accomplished performer & instructor. She has performed throughout the US & is currently a featured dancer at Persia House of Kabobs in Tampa. Her professionalism & dedication to her dance make her highly sought after. She is also the only FatChanceBellyDance certified tribal dance instructor & sister studio in Tampa. Amani's performance are always upbeat, professional & family friendly. As a seasoned restaurant performer Amani is an expert entertainer who will leave you with a smile on your face & a shimmy in your step. A variety of props & show styles are available & Amani will work to make the show(s) she provides for you are one of a kind. Having a themed or holiday event? No problem, Amani is happy to create a special show to fit the occasion. Amani only performs in professional quality costumes & takes every effort to present bellydance as an art form as well as great entertainment. She is a pleasent, dependable & driven performer who will make your event one to remember. Amani is available to perform at restaurants, private parties, public events, weddings, & festivals. She is also available to teach group & private classes as well as workshops. Amani's professional troupe, Obsidian Tribal Dance, available on special request. Obsidian Tribal won 1st place professional ensemble at the 2015 FL State Belly Dance Championship. Amani began bellydancing 15 years ago & her passion for this art form has only grown since. She travels to workshops & seminars throughout the country to study from the best bellydancers from around the world. She is dedicated to furthering her knowledge of the dance & staying on the cutting edge. As mentioned above, she is the only dancer & instructor in the Tampa Bay Area certified to teach American Tribal Style Bellydance, she was certified by the creator of ATS Carolena Nerricio. She is also certified in level 1 of the Suhaila Salimpour & Jameila Salimpour format & is currently pursuing her certification in level 2. She is a recognized Initiate of Rachel Brice's 8 Elements of Bellydance program. Amani loves to perform & thrives on audience interaction. She has performed at many popular restaurants in Tampa including Acropolis Greek Taverna, Byblos Cafe, & Persia. She is a gifted choreographer & improv performer who tailors every performance to her audience. Amani will bring a smile to your face & life to your party!