The Gilded Serpent presents...
Erica
Erica began belly dancing in late 2003. Instantly seized by the bug, she continues to attend classes and troupe rehearsal with Christina Bates and the Aiewa School of Cultural Dance in Victoria, BC, as well as attend workshops with renowned master teachers.
The history and diversity of the dance is also an area of interest for Erica. Getting her hands on any thing she can read in regards to regional and ritual dances and dancers, the history and development of the dances and how they are viewed by society, Erica enjoys researching and writing about bellydance as well as practicing it. Planning to travel to Egypt, she hopes to watch local dancers and study with teachers there.
Erica's Mentor -
Christina Bates
Aiewa School of Cultural Dances
www.aiewa.com
Articles on Gilded Serpent by or about Erica
- 10-9-07 Working the Core, Bellydance Core Fitness DVD
What I found instead was a not-very-flashy production of a good workout that is filled with unexpected and unusual (for bellydance) moves accompanied by sound anatomy and posture advice and coaching. - 9-14-07 Dancing the Big Belly, Bellydance Prenatal Fitness and Dance Instruction Program DVD
The slow pace may seem agonizing for a fit, nonpregnant dancer and may seem slow during earlier stages of pregnancy, but as that weight starts adding up and the fatigue returns in the third trimester, I have a feeling the pace does not seem so slow. - 9-26-05 The Superstars Back In Action, A Review of the DVD, "Bellydance Superstars Live in Paris at the Folies Bergere"
The show is well staged and well filmed, the music is fabulous and the dancing superb... - 7-17-05 Hadia Speaks: a Telephone Interview
Hadia’s experience is that, although many dancers in Middle Eastern countries are wonderful artists, they generally lack the skills to teach in an effective, methodical, safe way. - 2-17-05 Unity through Belly dance
If you are reading this publication, then you too have fallen in love with belly dancing. - 6-14-05 Dancing With A SuperStar Jillina’s Drum Solo Workshop in Vancouver
If you have the opportunity to dance with this amazing, educated, experienced, beautiful, and did I mention fun? woman, do not hesitate to do it. It is worth every penny and every minute! - Erica and baby Natasha!
