Ophelias

Dajana

Dajana has been dancing since her early age. At the age of 7 she took jazz dance lessons, but at that point not even in her wildest dreams did she think that one day it was all going to be about dance! Many years later she was “dragged” to her first belly dance lesson by her mom – it was love at first hip drop! :) In 2008 she discovered tribal fusion and in the same year visited her first Rachel Brice workshop. “What I love about tribal fusion is that I can use different music styles (World music fusions, Rock and Metal, Electronica…), the possibility to express my emotions through choreographies and movements and that I have the chance to meet dancers from all over the world on different events and workshops. I can count some of the dancers I’ve met this way to my very close friends.”

Until 2011 she has been a member of “Narya” dance group in Croatia. Through the group and as a solo performer she had the chance to perform alongside stars like Mira Betz, Susan Frankovich, Sharon Kihara, Samantha Emanuel, Manca Pavli, Zafira Dance Company und Amy Sigil – Unmata.

In 2011 Dajana joined Amaya Dance Company – Tribal Collective under the artistic direction of Manca Pavli for the Bellydance Infusion Project. The show went on tour in November and December (Slovenia, Croatia, Italy) after Tribal Collective’s debut at the Rachel Brice Gala show in September 2011.

She uses every opportunity to learn and evolve her dance style through workshops by renown dancers like Rachel Brice (US), Mira Betz (US), Manca Pavli (SLO), Susan Frankovich (US/CRO), Matthias Lauwers (BE) and many more.

Since 2010 Dajana is a dance instructor at Orientalgroove Graz in Austria, where she founded BURNING OPHELIAS Dance Company with couple of her students in 2011. With this group she wants to bring Tribal Fusion in Graz to a higher level.

 

Barb

I was always attracted to dancing. As a child I danced ballet, as a young teen tournaments and courses in ballroom dances. But belly dancing touches me much more. It is my favorite hobby, as well as therapy, challenge, friendship and much, much more. Dancing gives me the feeling that I can be as I am. To feel myself, in a new way and to discover new sides of me. I love the music, jewelry, creativity and above all the time with the girls. In 2008 I started with oriental dance and since 2010 I train Tribal Fusion. 2011 we formed the Burning Ophelias where I am a proud member. If there is time I attend workshops (Mardi Love, Rachel Brice, Samantha Emanuel, Manca Pavli, Zafira (Olivia Kissel and Maria Hamer), Martina Crowe-Hewett, Nakari and many more.

Kathy

My adventurous dancing journey actually began during my school time. I loved to dance for myself, "free", after a wearisome day. In 2009 I met a group of girls and got in contact with the world of Bellydance and later Tribal Fusion. That´s how my dancing journey bagan... it took me to places I didn't know before... and I got addicted to it.

Since 2009 I regularly attend courses and workshops to develop my dancing. I started dancing Tribal Fusion in 2010. What I love about this style is the music, the unlimited possibility of expression and the individual diversity and creativity.

My desire to dance in a group has become true with the Burning Ophelias. Here I can share the joy of dancing with others and I can live my passion for the dance... As a group we experience fun and pure tribal feeling.

Betty

Hi! My name is Bettina, but everybody calls me Betty. I'm the youngest/oldest member. Youngest because I'm dancing since 2011 and oldest, because I'm an older semester.

Why Tribal Fusion? Simply, because I LOVE IT!!! :)