Marissa
San Diego, CA
951-833-8336 or mrbd26@yahoo.com
Beginning her dance career at age 12, Marissa studied contemporary dance with renowned dancer and choreographer Louise Kawabata and performed frequently with the Great Leap Dance Company from Los Angeles, CA. In 2003, Marissa became enchanted with Middle Eastern Dance. She began studying and performing with the Celebrity Lebanese Artist, Nabila Metwali.
In late 2004, Marissa joined the Enchantresses of the Desert, an ensemble directed by artist and choreographer, Pakita. In 2006, Marissa began studying with Meleah and David of Scandinavia. She has taken workshops with many renowned artists, including Anaheed, Talia, Farhana Masry, Leyla Jouvanna and Tito of Egypt. Marissa currently studies with award winning performer Lucia and performs with Lucia’s professional troupe Sands of Arabia.
During her career as a performer, Marissa won 2nd runner up in the Arabesque Belly Dancing Competition-San Diego in 2007 and won 1st place in the City of San Marcos Dance Competition.
Marissa shares her passion for Middle Eastern dance and music with her audience and is dedicated to assisting her students express themselves though the elegant art of Raqs Sharki (belly dance). Marissa offers class and private instruction in and around the San Diego area. |
