Elizabeth Mahina |
Elizabeth Mahina was raised as a dancer from the time she was
4 years old and began performing as a Polynesian dancer
professionally by the age of 6. She studied ballet & jazz
throughout her childhood & during her college years in Santa
Cruz she began to study belly dance.
In 2003 Elizabeth discovered American Tribal Style Bellydance
and has been able to fine tune her varied dance and artistic
background into one fusion style. In January 2007 she
completed Basic Skills Certification in ATS by Carolena
Nericcio. To further expand her knowledge of belly dance
Elizabeth continues to take workshops from as wide a variety of
teachers as possible.
Elizabeth has taught workshops at Tribal Ford, U.K.; Tribal
Caravan, Los Angeles; the IBDC in Las Vegas; & Bedouin
Bazaar, San Diego. She directed Raks Ohana, a dance troupe
using Polynesian and Belly Dance influences. She has
performed with and assisted in directing the Conejo Valley
chapter of the Sisterhood Dance Collective and is currently
director for the newly formed Santa Monica dance troupe
Nataraja.
She teaches and performs nationally & internationally as a
soloist & with Ayse Cerami as a duet, as well as with
She'enedra Tribal.
4 years old and began performing as a Polynesian dancer
professionally by the age of 6. She studied ballet & jazz
throughout her childhood & during her college years in Santa
Cruz she began to study belly dance.
In 2003 Elizabeth discovered American Tribal Style Bellydance
and has been able to fine tune her varied dance and artistic
background into one fusion style. In January 2007 she
completed Basic Skills Certification in ATS by Carolena
Nericcio. To further expand her knowledge of belly dance
Elizabeth continues to take workshops from as wide a variety of
teachers as possible.
Elizabeth has taught workshops at Tribal Ford, U.K.; Tribal
Caravan, Los Angeles; the IBDC in Las Vegas; & Bedouin
Bazaar, San Diego. She directed Raks Ohana, a dance troupe
using Polynesian and Belly Dance influences. She has
performed with and assisted in directing the Conejo Valley
chapter of the Sisterhood Dance Collective and is currently
director for the newly formed Santa Monica dance troupe
Nataraja.
She teaches and performs nationally & internationally as a
soloist & with Ayse Cerami as a duet, as well as with
She'enedra Tribal.
CLIP: Elizabeth and Ayse
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| "I believe in dancing with the body and not so much the mind...what that means is it's all in the muscle memory. That's why it's so important to practice; it develops muscle memory." -- Elizabeth |
Workshop at Tribal Caravan Los Angeles SATURDAY April 26, 2008 "Island Influence" with Elizabeth 2:30pm - 4:30pm Tribal fusion has taken quite an influence from Polynesian dance. Join Elizabeth as she teaches exciting tribal fusion combos that are inspired from Hula, Tahitian, Maori, and Samoan dances. Skill level - Beginning thru advanced. $30 Pre-reg. /$35 at the door To register or get more info, Click Here |
Upcoming Performances & Events
Oasis at
Forbidden City
December 8
Holiday
Party
at Iqaat
December 9
Froggy's
Showcase
January 26, 2008
Froggy's Seafood
Market & Restaurant
1105 North Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Topanga Canyon, CA 90290
Tribal Caravan Los Angeles, April 26, 2008
Check out Elizabeth's web site for more
details on upcoming events.
Forbidden City
December 8
Holiday
Party
at Iqaat
December 9
Froggy's
Showcase
January 26, 2008
Froggy's Seafood
Market & Restaurant
1105 North Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Topanga Canyon, CA 90290
Tribal Caravan Los Angeles, April 26, 2008
Check out Elizabeth's web site for more
details on upcoming events.