and taught various styles of the ever-evolving art of belly dance for over two decades, with American Tribal Style and Neo-Tribal Style as her foundation. She also has an extensive education in Raqs Sharqi (Egyptian dance) and is an award winning performer.
and taught various styles of the ever-evolving art of bellydance for over two decades, with American Tribal Style and Neo-Tribal Style as her foundation. Additionally, Ahndine has been studying and teaching yoga practices and modalities.
Ahndine has studied, performed, and taught various styles of the ever-evolving art of bellydance for over two decades, with American Tribal Style and Neo-Tribal Style as her foundation. Additionally, Ahndine has been studying and teaching yoga practices and modalities. Throughout her movement journey, she has discovered herself through her Native American roots, respectfully acknowledging animals and totems (our 4-legged, no-legged, winged, crawling and swimming friends as our first movement teachers) In addition to her love for animals; Ahndine is drawn to Mama Ocean and was named after a siren of the sea.
Through a heartfelt and academic approach, she is also passionate about building awareness and appreciation for Indigenous tribal cultures here in our own backyard. Onstage, you may see her fuse Eastern and Western Indian dance styles in her work as Warrioress, to expanding her studies in the Folkloric, Fusion, Cabaret and Theatrical bellydance world. Ahndine is a conscious dancer and yogi and a critical thinker who is committed to cross-cultural awareness and moving from the inside out with an open heart and mind, and she is honored to pay her experiences forward through instruction and collaboration.
Dancing with Ahndine is amazing! I look forward to her class every week. I love Ahndine's knowledge of this style of dance. She introduces her students to multiple aspects of Belly Dancing, which is awesome. I always get a good workout. Her class has helped me to reconnect with my sacred center and divine feminine power! I have so much fun. Finding her class has been an integral part of my self-love and personal healing journey. Ahndine is absolutely the best!!” – F. Esfandiary
Working in “Indian Country” for organizations such as the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, and through my Indigenous studies at Portland State University
I felt compelled, through my Cultural Competency training, and as an Inspired Native, to tell Native stories through what I know (the forum of dance and performance art) where I use universal body language to express myself as Warrioress. As I continue to grow in dance, I am passionate about learning about cultures to help build bridges of understanding. We don’t learn unless we share and exchange.
weekly classes at Southwest Community Center for every size, gender and age.
Her choreographies range from controlled energy to fast tempo pop and locks, where you will learn how to improvise your dance to find your passion and style!
Her classes focus on isolations, technique, musicality and rhythms, allowing your body to react organically and your heart to shine! Ahndine is also available to teach private lessons to groups and individuals. Ahndine is an active performer and is available to perform and teach at private parties and events, festivals and retreats.
“The Universe respects us when we work, but loves us when we dance” ~Sufi proverb
