Alimah was introduced to belly dance in 2001 and since has won many awards, including Lillies of the Valley Professional, and Professional Challenge 2008, Double Crown Performing Artist 2004, and Belly Dancer USA 2005. She travels nationally, studying dance, and performing in shows. She was featured as the cover dancer for Jareeda Magazine, and as the Centerfold Dancer for The Belly Dancer Magazine. She currently teaches workshops, private lessons, and dances weekly at Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant, where she is also the entertainment coordinator.

Before her obsession with dance began, Alimah spent years playing violin in professional orchestras across the country. She holds a Masters in Music from Yale University, and has taught violin workshops around the northwest. She draws on her background as a musician to develop practice and performance strategies, as well as to understand phrasing and compositional technique. It gives her great joy to share her passion for middle eastern dance with audiences across the country.

"Thanks for the juicy yummy material...you are a star and it was a pleasure meeting you and taking your workshop!!!" -- Kajmir

"Your concept about energy in and energy out has changed my whole dance. Thank you!" --Elisa Gamal


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AWARDED: 2008 WINNER Lillies of the Valley Professional
2008 WINNER Lillies of the Valley Professional Challenge
2007 Lillies of the Valley professional category 1st runner up
2007 Emerald Rain 1st runner up professional category
2005 WINNER Belly Dancer USA professional category
2005 Wiggles of the West 1st runner up professional category
2004 WINNER Double Crown Performing Artist professional category

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