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Mara is the creative director of Moorish Gypsy Dance Company in Cary, NC. Her specialty is Arab-Spanish Fusion and Gypsy style Bellydance. As an educator, her primary goal is preserving cultural dance and history, while promoting a positive and healthy body image for woman and young girls.

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Saturday, February 6, 2010

Winter Solstice ~2010


Winter Solstice 2010
~Ariellah~
It is with great pride and joy that we bring to you Ariellah, international instructor and performer. Along with the talents of our local dance community, and troupes from neighboring states, our show was a huge success! Thanks to all who participated............Mara
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Sunday, December 13, 2009

Sean Costello Bipolar Fundraiser in Durham



















Flamenco Fusion Fan Dance
to the love song "Mediterranean Eyes" by Pavlo

Friday, October 30, 2009

Haflaween ~ October 2009

Mara and Nadia of Moorish Gypsy performing to the vampire inspired tune of "Super Massive Black Hole" by Muse

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Carolina Casbah


Carolina Casbah!!
Featuring local instructors and performers from the Association for Central Carolina Middel Eastern Dance....
Come celebrate with us
August 22, 2009
7:30pm
Halle Cultural Arts Center, Apex

Monday, July 13, 2009

Eno 2009~Moorish Gypsy & Happy Hips

Eno 2009!!
A special thanks to all my amazing students and Happy Hips for making this event a huge success.. Hugs..........Mara






Thursday, April 16, 2009

Eno Festival and Moorish Gypsy

Moorish Gypsy & Happy Hips
Greetings All! Join Moorish Gypsy and our all children's sister troupe, Happy Hips for a wonderful family show at the Eno Festival 2009. This is a yearly fundraiser hosted by the city of Durham to create awareness and support for the River's preservation.
We will be performing on Sunday, July 5, 2009
River Stage
45 minute show from 4:30-5:15pm
All proceeds benefit the Eno River Foundation. There will be plenty of fun, food, crafts, art, musicians, and dancers. Show your support and come to our show.


Sunday, April 5, 2009

Kornegay Family Fund Raiser ~ Bellydance @ Bellylaughs



This was a great fund-raiser and show!! It's amazing how members of the dance comunity can come together to assist a fellow dancer and her family. I was honored and excited to be a part of this event

Friday, January 23, 2009


Winter Solstice Improvisation Dance Hafla
January 17th, 2009
with special guest ~*Kaitlyn*~
It was great to see my students, my friends and fellow dancers enjoy a wonderful evening. Thanks to everyone who made this a wonderful event.



Saturday, January 10, 2009

Special Friends


Two of my very special friends......Amara and Kasha.
Blue Moon's Props Hafla November 2008