The Gilded Serpent presents...
Tonya
Tonya, Southern California Bellydancer, Premier Teacher, Talented Performer, Choreographer, MC and Promoter. Some of her awards and honors include:
- Middle Eastern Culture and Dance Association " Hall of Fame" award twice for her unselfish dedication to the dance form through teaching, promotion, integrity and professionalism in the field.
- Middle Eastern Culture and Dance Association Humanitarian Award
- Best Teacher award from International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance.
- Promoter of the Year, Zahgareet Magazine.
- Teacher of the Year, International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance
- Promoter of the Year, International Dance and Theater Arts Association, Kansas City, Missouri.
- Best Event - Belly Dancer of the Universe Competitions, Zaghareet Magazine.
Tonya is the producer and co-producer of the Belly Dancer of the Universe Competitions held annually in Long Beach, CA. She has alternated holding the offices of President and Vice President of the Middle Eastern Culture and Dance Association (MECDA) Beach Cities Chapter.
Articles on Gilded Serpent by or about Tonya
- 8-16-09 Challenging Hypocracry: A Response to Miles Copeland's Article
The ethical way has been to promote one’s own competition but not to degrade someone else’s.
