Ariel is a well-respected belly dancer in the Washington, DC, and Baltimore metro areas. She studies and performs many belly dance styles, including American Tribal Style (ATS), Turkish Romani, American Cabaret, and Egyptian orientale. When dancing as a fusion dancer, she incorporates other dance styles, including popping, strobing, jazz, flamenco, and yoga. She has over a decade of theater experience and training. Her performances have been described as captivating, lively, innovative, and soulful.

In 2006, Ariel co-founded the experimental tribal fusion troupe, Proserpina, with fellow dancer Naomi. When the group disbanded, she moved on to create her own fusion style, now recognized for its rich theatricality, grace, and independent creativity..

Ariel performs regularly in the Washington, DC and Baltimore areas, working with live and recorded music. She often uses zills (finger cymbals), assaya (cane), veil, or sword to accompany her performances. Among other venues, she has been a featured dancer at DC Tribal:Pura, Tribal Cafe at Asylum Lounge, Marrakesh Palace, MemSahib in Baltimore and Rockville, the Palace of Wonders, and Yucy el-BananÕs Arabian Nights and All Tribal Night shows. She continues to study belly dance with internationally-known instructors Artemis Mourat and Yasmin.

To contact Ariel, email arielbellydance @ graffiti.net (remove spaces) or call 828.289.8751.