Biography

Hadara’s love affair with bellydance (Raks Sharqi) started at about the age of 3 when her mother (Sheba) studied the art form under the instruction of Mimi Wild (Rosalie Revan) in 1972, in Boston.
Hadara remembers the musical sound of her mother’s hand made beaded bedlah as she came in to say good night to her as she was on her way to perform at the Avaroff. As a little girl she was taught by Sheba to play some zill patterns, do belly rolls and some veil work. She eventually left the dance to pursue other art forms such as ballet, some tap, music and sports.
In the summer of 2002, Hadara packed up her bags and moved to Kentucky where, much to her delight and surprise, there was a wonderful world fusion tribal troupe. These were the Rakadu Gypsy Dancers of Mecca. Having never heard of the tribal style, Hadara was intrigued and immediately signed up. Seven years later she is still studying at Mecca under the tutelage of director Teresa Tomb (Sri Tarasita), Co-director Melissa Smyth and past instructor Julie Lively.

Hadara's influences run far and wide. She has taken many classes and workshops from some of the greatest internationally known and local instructors (e.g. Rachel Brice, Dalia Carella, Taletha King, Zahara).


In her spare time, Hadara also studies Appalachian clogging.

Hadara gives private lessons in KY and Boston and is available for tribal dance/fire/poi/yoga workshops and instruction in making various tribal costuming.
 

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