The Bloomington Bellydance Coalition is Katya’s Middle Eastern dance group that she directs  in Bloomington, Indiana.  Katya brings the beautiful artform of Raqs Sharqi, or Oriental Dance (bellydance) to women of all ages, sizes, and backgrounds; the goal is to celebrate the diversity of Oriental dance and folkdances of the Middle East at the highest artistic level, while maintaining the integrity for both the cultures represented and the women.  The members are:

-Katya Faris, director, producer and choreographer

-Ashley Donaldson; assistant choreographer/teacher

-Katie Derloshon

-Jeana Jorgensen

-Angela Floy

-Julie Fulk

-Theodora Michaelidou

Participation in Katya’ classes and performing with Katya for workshop shows and cultural events is a part of what the group works on together.  Classes are held at Blooming Lotus Studio, and Katya’s home.  Please contact her for more information!

*Katya is proud to present some of the members of the Bloomington Bellydance Coalition at the Great Lakes Bellydance Convention on November 13-15! www.thebellydancedivas.com