Once upon a time,
there was a four year old girl who raided her mother's scarf drawer,
tucked the contents into her sailor bikini, and danced for her family.
She was later given a pair of pink "genie" pants for dress-up,
which she wore until they only came to her knees. That little girl grew
up to be Faizeh.
As an adult, Faizeh discovered she could combine her lifelong passion for Middle Eastern culture with her lifelong studies in performance. She began her studies with Krisha Kazmira, whose influence can be seen throughout some of Southern California's favorite belly dancers. Faizeh continues her regular studies under the world-famous Zahra Zuhair, as well as Dr. Robyn Friend.
During the course of her career, Faizeh has performed on both coasts, as well as many places in between. She was a founding member of the troupe Nisaa Benezir, and she has also directed the student troupe Rashidah Sabaa for several years. Today, you're most likely to see her soloing at restaurants, nightclubs, and special events in Hollywood or locally in the Antelope Valley. She also directs the American Tribal Style troupe Hiplash, and the newly formed eclectic troupe Azyetunammed. She continues to dance with Alamkara, a professional troupe that rose up from Society of Creative Anachronism. Faizeh directs two children's troupes as well- Ants in Your Pants Belly Dance and the Raqs-a-Belly Sweethearts, both of whom are favorites at showcases.
In all her spare time, Faizeh, along with business partner Kris Hellstrom, produces Southern California's Original Alternative Style Belly Dance Competition- Hips of Fury. Faizeh is very proud of the fact that many belly dance careers were jump-started as a result of Hips of Fury.
One would not be able to pin down Faizeh's eclectic style. She enjoys American Cabaret, as well as Tribal, Gothic, and Egyptian. She is best known for her enthusiasm for the art form, and her ability to seemlessly blend various styles to create something respectful to tradition, yet innovative and exciting.
As an adult, Faizeh discovered she could combine her lifelong passion for Middle Eastern culture with her lifelong studies in performance. She began her studies with Krisha Kazmira, whose influence can be seen throughout some of Southern California's favorite belly dancers. Faizeh continues her regular studies under the world-famous Zahra Zuhair, as well as Dr. Robyn Friend.
During the course of her career, Faizeh has performed on both coasts, as well as many places in between. She was a founding member of the troupe Nisaa Benezir, and she has also directed the student troupe Rashidah Sabaa for several years. Today, you're most likely to see her soloing at restaurants, nightclubs, and special events in Hollywood or locally in the Antelope Valley. She also directs the American Tribal Style troupe Hiplash, and the newly formed eclectic troupe Azyetunammed. She continues to dance with Alamkara, a professional troupe that rose up from Society of Creative Anachronism. Faizeh directs two children's troupes as well- Ants in Your Pants Belly Dance and the Raqs-a-Belly Sweethearts, both of whom are favorites at showcases.
In all her spare time, Faizeh, along with business partner Kris Hellstrom, produces Southern California's Original Alternative Style Belly Dance Competition- Hips of Fury. Faizeh is very proud of the fact that many belly dance careers were jump-started as a result of Hips of Fury.
One would not be able to pin down Faizeh's eclectic style. She enjoys American Cabaret, as well as Tribal, Gothic, and Egyptian. She is best known for her enthusiasm for the art form, and her ability to seemlessly blend various styles to create something respectful to tradition, yet innovative and exciting.